Gratitude Journal - June 1, 2021 - Protein Shakes
Today, I am grateful for protein shakes. Protein shakes allow me the ability to quickly and conveniently get extra protein in every day. The extra protein enables my lifting to be more productive and helps me feel better each day. I like chocolate the best, but you can find them in almost every flavor. For protein shakes, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 31, 2021
Live each and every day like it may be your last. Pay attention to everyone and everything that is important to you. You’ll never regret it.
“It’s only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth – and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up – that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had.” - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
Scripture of the Day - May 31, 2021 - John 20:30-31
All you have to do is believe. That’s it. It’s really that simple.
Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Gratitude Journal - May 31, 2021 - Memorial Day
Today, I am grateful for memorial day and all the heros who paid the ultimate sacrifice for my freedom. There have been so many lives lost in the prusit of freedom and each one is valuable and important. For all of our fallen heros, I am forever grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 30, 2021
We are always trying to get some where other than where we are - a better job, a bigger house, more money, etc. We are very rarely happy to be where we are and this is a constant source of stress.
“The standard way of reducing stress in our culture is to put as much energy as possible into trying to arrive at a moment that matches our preferences. This ensures that we feel some level of stress until we get there (assuming we ever will) and worse, it makes the present moment into an unacceptable place to be.” David Cain
Scripture of the Day - May 30, 2021 - Psalms 68:35
You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to his people. Praise be to God!
Gratitude Journal - May 30, 2021 - Long Weekends
Today, I am grateful for a log vacation weekend. While we don’t have big vacation plans, it’s still nice to know that I don’t need to get up tomorrow and get to work. Having an extra day off is super nice! For a long holiday weekend, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 29, 2021
I find myself purposefully taking time to step back and really focus on what is going on around me, my part in it, and what it means. This helpsme stay present, make better decisions, and focus more consistently.
“Practicing a mindful moment in the middle of the day, helps to bring you back to center, reset, and move into the rest of your day with greater clarity and focus.” — Christine Agro
Scripture of the Day - May 29, 2021 - 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Throughout the Bible, God makes examples of those who seem weak yet have great faith. He continually shows that with faith, weakness is irrelevant.
‘But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.’
Gratitude Journal - May 29, 2021 - Evening Walks
Today, I am grateful for evening walks with my wife. Tonight was a beautiful evening and our walk was excellent. The combination of exercise and conversation make for a nice relaxing end to the day. For evening walks, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 28, 2021
You need to find time to engange in your practice when you can focus and find calmness. WIthout that, things will seem off, agitated and disjointed.
“Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as the capacity of your mind to be calm and stable. Without calmness, the mirror of mindfulness will have an agitated and choppy surface and will not be able to reflect things with any accuracy.” Jon Kabat-Zinn
Scripture of the Day - May 28, 2021 - Hebrews 4:12
The word of God are not just old words in a dusty book. The word of God is revlant to you today, to your life and your actions.
‘For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. '
Gratitude Journal - May 28, 2021 - BBQ Ribs
Today, I am grateful for delicious BBQ Ribs. When prepared correctly, there is just nothing better than tender and sweet BBQ ribs. The tender meat, coupled with a delicious sweet and spicy BBQ sauce make them a special treat for dinner. For BBQ Ribs, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 26, 2021
Your thoughts and emotions block your vision from seeing the reality of what is in front of you. It’s like looking at everything with tinted glasses. You don’t see the real colors of life until you take the glasses off.
“Mindfulness clears the windshield of the mind so that we can see things as they really are.” — Travis Eliot
Scripture of the Day - May 26, 2021 - Joshua 1:9
Go forward with strength and conviction because God is always with you. Be strong and courageous knowing that God will protect you.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Gratitude Journal - May 26, 2021 - Eggs
Today, I am grateful for eggs. Eggs are a wonderful, protein packed, package of goodness. There are hundreds of different ways to prepare them, each one deleicious. They are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For eggs, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 26, 2021
Every moment can be powerful and meaningful if you allow it to be. For this to happen, you need to be present for it and part of it. Everything becomes more meaningful when you are truly present at the moment it is happening.
“The little things? The little moments? They aren’t little.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn
Scripture of the Day - May 26, 2021 - Ephesians 4:31-32
Bitterness and anger will not get you to where you want to be. Only forgivness and love can get you there.
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”
Gratitude Journal - May 26, 2021 - My Daily Routine
Today, I am grateful for my daily routine. My days, while busy and full of activity, are broadly similar from day to day. I work, hit the gym, eat something, work, run kids around, and usually finish the day with stretching. For my daily routine, I am grateful.
Mindfulness Journal - May 25, 2021
I’ve lost my way a bit lately in my minduflness journey. I am looking forward to getting back on track.
“Every experience, no matter how bad it seems, holds within it a blessing of some kind. The goal is to find it.” - Buddha
