Being in Accord

As my purpose and definition grows clearer, others see it and respond.

Just by living my high ideals, I find I am being drawn to places where people who need what I have can find me.

The problems I have been solving for myself provide common ground and my solutions are helpful.

My natural interests and tendencies place me where I love to be, doing work I love to do.

My happiness and balance attract those who are ready for what I have to offer.

I find I am naturally moving into the place I belong.

I move gently into doing my true work.

I am protective and considerate of myself as I evolve in this new direction.

I am being tenderly restored and I must not allow any interruptions.

My tentative steps are becoming firmer.

I trust my strengthening inner guidance.

My path has seemed to meander but it included everything I need.

My impatience has dissolved as I begin to sense the scope of my work.

All the required preparation has been done to this point.

The time provided has been adequate.

I listen quietly within, ready to receive the next gift, the next step.

I am peaceful as I calmly contemplate the poise I exhibit.

I am secure and assured in my new direction.

I am on a completely new track with everything I need to sustain myself and to thrive.

I am in accord throughout my life.

I rest and listen.

© 2019 Kathryn Hardage

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com

The Power of Connection

I am so grateful to discover the power of connection.

Breaking the isolation by joining communities of women creates a feeling of safety.

Locally, in my quilting, knitting and weaving groups, I have enjoyed being part of a group of people who are having the same kinds of experiences.

There is always someone who can offer advice, not only about our craft, but about the life experiences we are dealing with.

Knowing we are not alone, that there are others, is immensely reassuring.

In my on-line arts groups, people are able to share aspects of their life journies, which enable us to connect through our own experiences.

Connection forstalls the panic which comes from a feeling of isolation and overwhelm.

Connection creates a comfort zone of safety.

Connection establishes normal daily conversation and sharing.

Each neighborhood has its own character.

This is true in real life and on-line.

A sharing community is full of support.

People know one another, conversations take place.

Little adjustments occur daily between lots of people.

Anyone is welcome as a member and participant.

There are standards of integrity and purpose.

We are able to expand our skills and enjoy the camaraderie of like-minds.

Building connections starts with what we have in common.

When we truly feel safe enough, we can be inclusive, not to change anyone else, but to expand our own view.

Creating connections requires that we venture beyond our own view in order to be more understanding of the world and how it works.

Observing other cultures by being immersed in them or by meeting people form other cultures in your home state allows you to embrace something larger than yourself.

You define yourself,not by your barriers, but by your ability to see others as living valid lives as well.

The cultural context of life exists in many dimentions.

It is our privilege to create the connections which build more understanding.

© 2019 Kathryn Hardage

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com

Finding Contentment

As I develop new skills, I am finding contentment in how they fit into and redefine my life.

With such a supportive community, it is easy to take steps to learn new skills.

This has been happening over and over again each time I explore the next skill.

Experienced folks welcome me in.

Each new welcoming space is a safe place for beginningers.

Each step in the development of a beginner is anticipated and supported.

Each new step is acknowledged and celebrated.

Each step takes me further into the community

As I develop my skills vocabulary, I am repeating a process which has gone on for millenia as women support one another in their many and varied communites.

This is what creates the fabric of a community.

Otherwise, it is just a factory.

I think we are moving away from the factory consciusness of “just get it done” to nurturing awareness.  

I know that I am doing this in my own life.

There are so many places in the world which need a nurturing practice.

The small communities where this exists are the key to rewriting the current societal practices.

We can nurture everyone with respect and compassion and help create the connections which support us all in our work as a community.

Building communities is the most common and natural work since the beginning of civiization.

We can create the nurturing interactive practices of the recent past.

We can find contentment instead of rushing after more and more.

We can practice craftmanship and excellence and be welcoming instead of competitive and harassing.

Through nurturing our skills and the people who develop them, we can live with contentment.

Each one can practice this as we each felt drawn to it.

As we discover what feeds our soul and creates contentment, we can welcome others into our communities.

We can live with contentment throughout our communities.

© 2019 Kathryn Hardage

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com

Reaching Out

It is a step forward when we can reach out for help.

It gives us a way to connect with resources outside of ourselves.

We can build up our confidence by having outside acknowledgement of our legitimate troubles.

With the burden of guilt removed, we can move in the direction of realignment for ourselves.

We can build the foundation which reflects our true values.

We can discover our legitimate freedom.

We can acquire the connections to the little things which define our life.

We can create a smooth flow to our life.

We can release the things which do not make sense and replace them with things which do.

We can receive the reward for our excellent work.

We can receive the credit for our original and innovative ideas.

Reaching out allows us to let in more light to our own creativity and value.

We are empowered to gain resources which uplift us.

We can choose the relationships which make us feel valued.

We can find our independence from blockages, now that we know where they come from.

Our energy can be turned into progress instead of defense.

We can live in a way which creates happiness for ourselves.

We can live in a way which expands our prospects.

We can become aware of our limitless possiblities.

Removing the numbness and dissocation allows us to observe and connect with the world around us.

Our connections are important to us.

We are no longer isolated by misdefinition and misdirection.

We are included and inclusive in friendships and associations.

We find new peace in acknowledging our needs as we find help and support.

© 2019 Kathryn Hardage

www.pebblesofpeace.blogspot.com