God Alone Suffices
In this time of year many of us are celebrating God's love, family, and/or the upcoming opportunity to "start over" this New Year. On the other hand, there are those suffering with hopelessness and doubt. Whether you feel joy or suffering, now is a time of self-reflection. All the blessings in this world amount to nothing, if you do not have God.
Reflecting on the gift of Christ-mass, the incarnation of Word made flesh, and the New Year to come, allows us all to embrace the opportunity of transformation. To many of us, beginnings and endings become vital in our role of change and transformation. Christmas marks the beginning of Life with Christ (Word made flesh) through the invitation of following Him. And New Year's, marks another social shift into a new beginning through resolutions. As for endings, we can seek God's desire of Eternal Life with Him, we can reflect on stopping one thing and starting something new, and above all...we can choose to start creating our Eternal Life of abundance NOW.
"Change" often occurs for us through the outside. Indeed change in our environment and our bodies is key, and change within our Spirit is VITAL. So, in this time of year may we all meditate and self-reflect on choosing our Life of abundance with God in balance of the here and now: Spirit, Mind, and Body.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Phil 4:13)
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing.
God ONLY is changeless.
Patience gains all things.
Who has God wants nothing.
God alone suffices.
~ St. Teresa of Avila
Kick-Butt Tune Up
Stand facing a Yoga Ball (chair/table/stool) with palms on top,
arms extendeded shoulder width apart.
Lift right leg behind, foot flexed, squeezing glutes,
and engaging core, pulling belly button in.
Then, draw right knee toward ball and hold for one count.
Return to start, and repeat 12 times.
Switch to Left.
Focus: Glutes, Abs, and Hamstrings
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