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getting through the tough times

clarity revisited

evaluating the year's focus word - clarity

 

Trying to evaluate what this year’s word taught me.

Clarity.

What does it sound like?

Laughter. Silent gratitude. Happy rejoicing.  Contented sighs.

Children getting new toys, parents of a new baby thought impossible, and newlyweds.

What does it look like?

Smiles. Hugs. Peaceful gazes.

Happy children, visiting loved ones, tired parents.

What does it taste like?

Mom’s biscuits. Grandma’s Koolaid cupcakes. Loving kisses.

Only she could make, taken to school to share, new and old couples

What does it smell like?

A clean house. Hot coffee.  Baby powder.

Even if for only one hour, shared with friends and family, a new baby

What does it feel like?

The first day of vacation. The last day of school. The middle of a holiday.

Kiawah of course, no more lesson plans, and time left to sleep in or stay up and watch that favorite movie

 

I learned that clarity takes focus. Clarity takes effort. It’s always there but we have to look for it, recognize it, embrace it and accept it. Clarity may not point to what we want but it always points to what really is. Clarity finds truth and fact.

Clarity is genuine. Clarity is a happier way to be. We often try to live a fantasy but that’s not good. Life is about being truly authentic and genuinely honest.

 

Clarity begins with me. I have to want it and accept the lessons it teaches. Limitations exist but I can choose to be clear in my dreams and goals. Clarity is not totally bound by your age, race, sex, or anything else really. I recently had this “clarity” ah ha moment. Hilary Clinton is 70 and going to run for president of the US. She could be 78 when she finishes two terms. If she can do that why can’t I have the dreams and desires of my heart?

 

SO keep making goals, lists, and dreams and fighting for them.

 

clarity of heart

brings complete trust

clarity of mind

brings total peace

clarity of soul

brings full grace

clarity of spirit

brings entire joy

 

 

Clarity must involve God. Clarity must live in the spirit realm of living. Clarity is a choice to believe in what is true, real, good, and God’s will. Clarity is a way to live every day. Clarity is a gift from God. Clarity is part skill and part effort. It is part ability and part work. It is part of every breath.

Ponder this...

but revelations occur....Clarity surprise breakthrough....it takes effort to get the clarity and then effort to accept your responsibility in having it....something to think about....

when will she balance it all?

 

 

when she can have clarity instead of confusion

clarity at the speed of color

Devotionals give us words to consider and focus on for our needs

this devotional page is 4 1/2 years old but it spoke to me then and it still does today...

lessons are coming through CLARITY

clarity comes through exploration

Focus Word for 2015 - you can still pick your own

Every year for over a decade I have not made resolutions but instead chosen a focus word for the whole year. I explore it; look for ways to utilize it in my life and learn from it. I have had much success with this method and I always grow in ways that resolutions never permit. This year I chose the word “clarity”. I want to basically see and understand life more clearly for the sake of my mind, body and soul. This kind of learning happens in various ways. I observe. I contemplate. I pay attention how the word manifests itself just for me. The focus word often teaches me lessons other than around the actual meaning of the word. For instance, as I was getting ready for my day, I had a rare morning with no one but me in the house. I purposely chose to turn on nothing electronic that made sound. No radio. No TV. I always enjoy devotions in silence but it was especially nice to be in total silence, only the thoughts in my head to listen to. I realized that the silence was giving me clarity to a need, quiet space in my day. How often is it we realize such a simple lesson through a resolution?

take the walk of clarity and have a self talk

finding clarity by thesaurusing

Clarity as and Artist

word focus for 2015 CLARITY

I need desperately to find clarity of mind, body, soul, spirit, heart, and emotion. I need to have clarity of purpose in my life. I need clarity of what God expects of me. I need clarity of hope, joy, love, faith and peace. I need clarity of what my body needs for health to carry out God's purpose in my life. I need clarity of mind to make right choices, see all possibilities and speak all truths in word, actions and thoughts. God will help me find this clarity.