Camille! I can’t wait to hear what you think of The Pathless Path.
Meditation is hit or miss for me too, which is why I like journaling. It gives me something to do with my hands and forces me to slow down because I’m physically writing.
One of my favorite journal prompts lately has been “In my control/out of my control.” I draw a big circle on the page and label it “in my control.” I label the outside space “out of my control.” Then I start filling it up with things that are top of mind. It’s been the reframe I’ve needed and something I come back to often. 💗
This really spoke to me. I changed them to reflect my own spiritual journey for the new year:
"It’s less about “taking a break” than about creating space for what matters. When I do less, I achieve more. It’s about tending the earth, planting the seeds, and trusting God that something beautiful will grow in the new year.
I will take inventory of the recurring thoughts, worries, and distractions that occupy my mind. I will write down everything that bothers me—from seemingly insignificant to those large, existential questions that kept me up at night. My legal pad of worries will evolve into daily journaling. A practice to help me uncover that I need to do a better job at capturing my thoughts and trusting in God. Recognizing those that I have control over and release the rest of them to Him, the one who is sovereign and in control of all things. I am in control of how I use the time that God has given me. I will decide how I use my time, and I will choose not to spend it glued to my phone. I take control of when and how I engage with my devices, focusing on what’s truly important without distractions. Focusing on one thing, moving forward, taking the next step, will reset and center me in the present to recognize where God is leading."
I so much enjoyed your story.. beginning from how u went to tuck your child in bed all to the biggest and gems u did drop...but one profound thought you did provoke and I believe it's the missing link we have all been searching for its the word you said. " It's about if we do less we achieve more....this is the key. Because the real you doesn't want to be bothered to do stuff it just want to be seduced and that's two different things...and when when things are done this way u begin to observe things moving your way. " Spirituality without the ability to control your reality is vanity"
I’ve just lost my husband of 37 years after he was on life support for 28 days. During that time, my mother, who is 87 and lives with us, fell and broke her arm in 3 places. She required surgery and is in a rehab unit for physical therapy.
Needless to say the toll on my mental quietness has been profound. Mom and I have decided that we are needed in Alaska where my youngest daughter lives. She needs us for her children and I need them for my mental health. My Mom is excited for another adventure as she and I both have been Military wives and used to moving.
We went from a 6 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment and most things went into storage. Using the time to go through our storage items has offered me the opportunity to clear out the mental noise and confusion that has occurred since September. It has been a process of one box at a time but the reward has been immeasurable.
I was not a person to be quiet and just let things flow. I always tried to be in control of my circumstances. These last two circumstances have taught me that I do not have control and I need to learn to let go and be quiet. Thank you for your article and letting me know that I can do things and still be quiet too.
Camille! I can’t wait to hear what you think of The Pathless Path.
Meditation is hit or miss for me too, which is why I like journaling. It gives me something to do with my hands and forces me to slow down because I’m physically writing.
One of my favorite journal prompts lately has been “In my control/out of my control.” I draw a big circle on the page and label it “in my control.” I label the outside space “out of my control.” Then I start filling it up with things that are top of mind. It’s been the reframe I’ve needed and something I come back to often. 💗
This is such a great journal prompt Alison! I'm filing this away for when I'm feeling anxious. Such a good reframe, thanks for sharing.
This really spoke to me. I changed them to reflect my own spiritual journey for the new year:
"It’s less about “taking a break” than about creating space for what matters. When I do less, I achieve more. It’s about tending the earth, planting the seeds, and trusting God that something beautiful will grow in the new year.
I will take inventory of the recurring thoughts, worries, and distractions that occupy my mind. I will write down everything that bothers me—from seemingly insignificant to those large, existential questions that kept me up at night. My legal pad of worries will evolve into daily journaling. A practice to help me uncover that I need to do a better job at capturing my thoughts and trusting in God. Recognizing those that I have control over and release the rest of them to Him, the one who is sovereign and in control of all things. I am in control of how I use the time that God has given me. I will decide how I use my time, and I will choose not to spend it glued to my phone. I take control of when and how I engage with my devices, focusing on what’s truly important without distractions. Focusing on one thing, moving forward, taking the next step, will reset and center me in the present to recognize where God is leading."
I so much enjoyed your story.. beginning from how u went to tuck your child in bed all to the biggest and gems u did drop...but one profound thought you did provoke and I believe it's the missing link we have all been searching for its the word you said. " It's about if we do less we achieve more....this is the key. Because the real you doesn't want to be bothered to do stuff it just want to be seduced and that's two different things...and when when things are done this way u begin to observe things moving your way. " Spirituality without the ability to control your reality is vanity"
Love this!
I’ve just lost my husband of 37 years after he was on life support for 28 days. During that time, my mother, who is 87 and lives with us, fell and broke her arm in 3 places. She required surgery and is in a rehab unit for physical therapy.
Needless to say the toll on my mental quietness has been profound. Mom and I have decided that we are needed in Alaska where my youngest daughter lives. She needs us for her children and I need them for my mental health. My Mom is excited for another adventure as she and I both have been Military wives and used to moving.
We went from a 6 bedroom house to a 2 bedroom apartment and most things went into storage. Using the time to go through our storage items has offered me the opportunity to clear out the mental noise and confusion that has occurred since September. It has been a process of one box at a time but the reward has been immeasurable.
I was not a person to be quiet and just let things flow. I always tried to be in control of my circumstances. These last two circumstances have taught me that I do not have control and I need to learn to let go and be quiet. Thank you for your article and letting me know that I can do things and still be quiet too.
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Loved this so much.
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Loved this. Couldn’t relate more ❤️