If you want to learn how to pray, or if you want to grow in your faith and prayer life--try the simple ACTS prayer structure! I'm sharing how the ACTS prayer structure helps me in my personal daily prayer time, and I hope it blesses you!
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These days everybody says, "follow your passion", "do what makes your heart happy", "trust your gut" and so on... it sounds easy, right? Actually, it is not. What if we don't know what our passion or talent is or we have not idea about what our gut says? What if we realize that we don't know what we want from life and that nothing rocks our hearts? If something resonates with you here, I tell you, you're not alone. Most of the people struggle with that, even if the "follow what you love" topic is huge on pop culture. The fundamental principles of "follow what you love" is positive. However, pop culture tends to show just the surface promoting ordinary lifestyles. But you're here you're looking for your real passion and purpose, is that right? If so, take a few seconds to congratulate yourself for that. It's going to be a brave an exciting journey! Nice, we can go ahead. We use to think that finding passions for young people is easier than for mature. But it's not. However, cultivating a passion or practicing self-love acts requires more awareness in mature people, who are usually absorbed from more responsibilities than teenagers. We tend to forget about "what we love" because we have to take care of family and pay the bills and this is an act of courage, strength and generosity However at some point many of us - especially women- end up to live for everybody else "forgetting" about ourselves. Nice, we can go ahead. We use to think that finding passions for young people is easier than for mature. But it's not. However, cultivating a passion or practicing self-love acts requires more awareness in mature people, who are usually absorbed from more responsibilities than teenagers. We tend to forget about "what we love" because we have to take care of family and pay the bills and this is an act of courage, strength and generosity However at some point many of us - especially women- end up to live for everybody else "forgetting" about ourselves. And that's why I'm writing this post. I hope to help you to reconnect your heart, mind and spirit. Before we step into the actionable and spiritual ways you can implement to discover or find your passion again, here are some crucial rules to keep in mind: • Finding your passion is much more than a list of things to do: You have to use your mind, body, and soul, allowing you to receive love. • Finding your fire and live for that is NOT a must in life. May you're a multi-passionate girl, you love many things, and no one of them is necessarily more important than others. • This is NOT a race or a competition. This is huge because it's easy to follow our path when we have a strong way to walk and know what drives us. Comparison and jugging, at the opposite, are the real enemies to fire. If you find you in a position to judge yourself, please pass away and be kind to yourself. Mind you're walking an exciting and joyful journey, be positive, and don't look back. Training yourself to avoid any jugging or comparison is crucial here. It's a process. Walking the path to discovering your purposes and passions is the ultimate privilege. The majority of people on the planet can not even dream to do that. If you live in a free Country, pursuing your purposes and find your joy is your duty because it's the way to give your best to the world, no matter how big or small your world is. We have to give our best, even for those who can not. “Don’t worry about what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and do that, because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman The 8 Tips for Bringing Back More Passion, Vitality + Joy in life 1) SLOW DOWN AND TAKE A FEW MINUTES FOR YOU It will help if you find more time to stay with you talking about the most important people of our life. You could go out for daily walks, practice yoga, write, do art, listen to your breath, take a massage, or meditate for example. Choose the activity that lights up you the most, and that is easier for a regular practice. Mind that the goal is not to create something for other people or that other people will judge. The purpose here is enjoying the pleasure and the enjoinment of the moment, and eventually starting a conversation with yourself to discover who you are and what your unique path is. You'll see that the more you practice, the more your self-esteem and confidence will rise. 2) YOU'RE NOT YOUR PAST We all tell ourselves stories about who we are and why. We are not skilled enough, we're not strong enough, and so on because of our mum or dad, friends, education, and so on. I learned from my experience how hard is changing these troughs that are rooted in our mind. We can begin writing new stories with confidence and courage and map out actions that move us from one to the other. 3) DON'T TRY TOO HARD Don't try too hard and don't wait for any answer, just listen patiently. This journey takes time and patience. We cannot drive the transformation, we can only accept and navigate into it. 4) WEAR CRYSTALS THAT SUPPORT YOU TO FIND YOUR PASSION Crystals are not for everybody. But if you're fascinated by them but you never wore Crystals with a meaning, you definitely should do try. They're wise creatures that are able sustain your vibes and rise your energies all day long. Essential Crystals to wear to discover and pursue your purposes and passion Here's a small selection of the stones that support you in re discovering your passion and vitality. Choose the one that resonates better with you and wear it as a jewel or a pebble in a small pouch. The important thing is consciously wear it every day (not during the night) for one month at least. Actually, there's no a specific time that works for everyone. The only way to SUNSTONE: The tonic frequency of Sunstone brings strength and warm within the emotional body. It spreads its light energy to every direction, awakening the joy of living, reestablishing a healthy contact with what you like.Sunstone is a helpful guide for everyone is overcoming a tough situation with low morale, loneliness or sadness.Sunstone also assists you in awakening your unique sense of creativity with spontaneity, lightness, and joy. Sunstone Band Ring - One of a Kind €123.00EUR Add to Cart Carnelian Necklace - One of a Kind from €99.00EUR Add to Cart CARNELIAN: Carnelian is a wonderful guidance in reconnecting your feelings and senses to the conscious mind. It gently encourages you to overcome the fear of physical contact with other people embracing the joy of conviviality with simplicity. Carnelian shows how to fully accept and love your physical body learning to heal emotional wounds related to the body. FIRE AGATE: Fire Agate gives you the rainbow fire of creativity in the darkness of insecurity. Its healing vibe flares up from your own power and passion, giving you the confidence to live your own truth with joy and clarity. Fire Agate is extraordinary to develop and nourish creativity and intuition, maintaining stability, balance, and peace. It also encourages self-acceptance, confidence, and expression of your own truth. Fire Agate Necklace - One of a kind €99.00EUR Add to Cart The stones and the crystals that guide you into this beautiful journey are much more then these. If you wanna make sure to work in the right direction, I'm here to support you. Book the private crystal consultation package that better suits your needs on THIS PAGE. 5) ANSWERS ARE NOT YOUR GOALS Don't try too hard and don't wait for any answer, just listen patiently. This journey takes time and patience. Don't search for instant happiness, answers will comes. 6) FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON WHAT YOU LIKE Focus your attention on what you like, not on what you don't like. It could be a small thing like a draw on a cup, the tone of voice of someone near you or the bright on soap bubbles. The intention here is to pay attention to your feelings and be more conscious of how they generate pleasure and light up something in us, day to day basis. 7) WRITE A LIST OF YOUR POSITIVE QUALITIES Write a list of positive quality you have and keep it secret, if you will. Don't hide your beautiful face behind the mask of insecurity. You're strong and brave, if not, you would not be here. Use a healthy dose of egoism and it doesn't matter if you can't properly explain your positive qualities with words. May your qualities are so unique and out of the box that are no easy to explain. The crucial thing is that you recognize these positive qualities in your mind and be conscious of them. 8) AVOID PERFECTION Don't look for perfection, and when you fell it blocks the flow of your actions, go to the opposite direction. Don't compare your quality to other people ones. Perfection is a non-sense boring concept. You're living a real life, not other people life or any theoretical concepts. The journey to find your passions is not a homework. It's a never-ending and exciting journey that has nothing to do with the static world of "perfection". “The thinks you're passionate about are not random, they are your calling” Fabienne Fredrickson Hope this article was helpful and inspiring for you. If you have some questions or wanna share your story and experience about discovering your passion, make sure to leave your notes in teh comment below^^ With all Love,SincerelyFrancesca
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5th Station of the Cross Simon of Cyrene is forced to help Jesus to carry His cross to Calvary. Simon was just a bystander watching what was going on with Jesus. Simon did not plan on helping Jesus and becoming part of His journey. Jesus was not moving as fast as the soldiers wanted and was becoming weaker and weaker with each step. They knew He would not be able to do this Himself and longer so they pulled Simon from the crowd and forced him to help. This station like the first can be seen from both persons. First being Jesus. Jesus is beaten down and tired, both physically, emotional and I wonder if spiritually as well. We know Jesus could have called on Heaven to give Him strength but He allowed another to help Him with His struggle. How good are you at asking for help when going through something? Are you able to ask someone to help with a task that you will need help with? I must admit that this I am not good at. I do not ask for help and if I am asked if I need help I will say no but Thank You for asking and continue on. I know this is not something that is a good trait in myself. If Jesus was able to accept help I also need to learn to do that as well. I must be able to humble myself as Jesus shows us all to do and ask and accept that help from others. People feel needed and wanted when we allow them to help. It shows that we trust and need them in our lives. It is not showing a weakness but a strength. The second perspective is that of Simon. Simon had no intention of helping Jesus but is forced to by the soldiers. Have you watched someone who needed help and did nothing to help them? Have you given excuses so you would not have to help someone? We are all called to help others. Jesus helped those He knew and also those who He did not know. There are plenty of ways we can help others. We are able to help other by bring food and drink to those in need and bring clothes to them as well. There are many organizations that ask for our help both monetarily and physically. It is up to us to be the hands and feet of Jesus today on earth by helping others. No one will force us like they did Simon. Look around you and see what you can do to help others in need. Until tomorrow, God Bless, and may you find ways to help and be helped by others. Friday of the First Week of Lent Lectionary: 228 Reading 1 EZ 18:21-28 Thus says the Lord GOD: If the wicked man turns away from all the sins he committed, if he keeps all my statutes and does what is right and just, he shall surely live, he shall not die. None of the crimes he committed shall be remembered against him; he shall live because of the virtue he has practiced. Do I indeed derive any pleasure from the death of the wicked? says the Lord GOD. Do I not rather rejoice when he turns from his evil way that he may live? And if the virtuous man turns from the path of virtue to do evil, the same kind of abominable things that the wicked man does, can he do this and still live? None of his virtuous deeds shall be remembered, because he has broken faith and committed sin; because of this, he shall die. You say, “The LORD’s way is not fair!” Hear now, house of Israel: Is it my way that is unfair, or rather, are not your ways unfair? When someone virtuous turns away from virtue to commit iniquity, and dies, it is because of the iniquity he committed that he must die. But if the wicked, turning from the wickedness he has committed, does what is right and just, he shall preserve his life; since he has turned away from all the sins that he committed, he shall surely live, he shall not die. Responsorial Psalm PS 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7A, 7BC-8 R. (3) If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; LORD, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication. R. If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, LORD, who can stand? But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered. R. If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? I trust in the LORD; my soul trusts in his word. My soul waits for the LORD more than sentinels wait for the dawn. Let Israel wait for the LORD. R. If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? For with the LORD is kindness and with him is plenteous redemption; And he will redeem Israel from all their iniquities. R. If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, who can stand? Verse Before The Gospel EZ 18:31 Cast away from you all the creatures you have committed, says the LORD, and make for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Gospel MT 5:20-26 Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgment. But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment, and whoever says to his brother, Raqa, will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to fiery Gehenna. Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Settle with your opponent quickly while on the way to court. Otherwise your opponent will hand you over to the judge, and the judge will hand you over to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Amen, I say to you, you will not be released until you have paid the last penny.”
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