Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Trust yourself


 At this time and in this place, trust yourself.


While I was raising my very large family, I received this “wisdom”, that each child brings its own supply.


As I clung to the spiritual meaning behind this, I calmed down.


That allowed me to hear the ideas which I needed and to provide for my children.


At one point, I was having a panic attack in the grocery store.


As I calmed down, I saw a large package of fresh spinach.


I remembered that I always liked  to make a large batch of soup for my family.


As I bought the onions and garlic and bacon, I continued to feel provided for.


I was able to complete the rest of my grocery shopping for the week and to come home and to cook.


This feeling of supply occurred, both during my marriage and when I was a single parent.


Now, it continues to be true for me in retirement.


I am finding more ways to be useful and inspired and paid.


My long-term commitment to listening within is yielding even better results in this day and age.


I am learning to trust myself to be able to learn new skills.


My new skills are connecting me with greater opportunities.


I am able to share my “wisdom”, which inspires other people.


Trust yourself in the step you are in today and in all the others which come to you.


Your ideas come to you for practical action.


They come when you are calm.


This is your greatest resource becuase it connects you to everything else you need.


© 2020  Kathryn Hardage

www.lovedcherishedadored.blogspot.com 


Thursday, December 17, 2020

Loving myself and my work


 I love how it feels doing the work that I love.


It embraces me in a completely different way than even doing work that I am good at.


Being excellent is a wonderful goal for quality work at any time.


Being in a frame of mind where my work is what I love is better even than being excellent.


It has changed the way my day feels.


I am in anticipation all day.


Every single thing that I do brings me back to what I love.


When I fix a meal, I come back to work I love.


When I check the mail, I come back to work I love.


When I run errands, I return to my favorite current project.


The Universe is compelling me to expand.


As I take on new projects, I need to learn new skills.


Since the new projects are inspired by the Universe, I am having another completely different experience learning new skills.


It is easier.


Where I pushed and fretted and worried and got anxious and concerned, when I now find myself in the middle of something I need to learn, I am simply able to do so.


It is definitely diferent.


I find myself relaxing more as things come up which I need to address, fix or even redo.


I am in a diffeerent atmosphere.


I do not criticize myself.


I give myself room to do what needs to be done.


I do not pressure myself.


I am not on anyone else’s timetable.


Even as I put together my current new long-term project, I can see I am learning how to take care of whatever comes up mostly calmly.


It is a new rhythm and a new pace for myself.


This feeling of loving myself as I do my work is a wonderful way to live my life.


© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

www.lovedcherishedadroed.blogspot.com 


Sunday, December 13, 2020

In my right place


 

Because I love me, I take the steps to place myself well.


I place myself in a  happy frame of mind.


I know what I love to do and I make sure that I do it.


I respect my body and I feed it in a healthy way.


I move consciously and with intent.


I maintain my flexibility and strength in gentle consistent ways.


I place myself in beautiful surroundings.


I support myself with an uplifting process of thought and art.


I involve myself in good causes for the earth.


I  acknowledge the value of artists and I contribute to them.


I have simple routines of maintainance and cooking.


I converse often with my husband and tell  him I love him.


I elminate anything which would pull  me down.


My attitude and practice are the most important aspect of my life so I guard them particularly.


That is how I live in an uplfiting way.


That is my contribution to society and civilization.


© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

www.lovedcherishedadored.blogspot.com 

Friday, December 11, 2020

Moving into love


 Although I did not know it at the  time, the decision to discover what I love to do has led me into an amazing new world.


When I am involved in doing  what I love to do, I send  out to the world feelings of love for myself.


Recognizing and honoring what I love to do has made such a difference in how I feel on a daily, even hourly, basis.


I no longer have to reward myself at the end of a long, required project.


I no longer have to put off what I love for weeks, months, even years.


I can do what I love everyday, and all day.


I am creating beauty and calm, peace and harmony all day, everyday.


I am lifting up my own spirits and creating a genuinely happy attitude for myself and for those around me.


I am living in beautiful surroundings which uplift me.


I am learning new skills which expand my offerings.


I am able to connect in a genuine and authentic way, because I am am honoring my own best self.


I treasure the life I am creating for myself instead of just enduring it and doing the best that I can.


When I do the best that I can in my new life, it connects me to right timing and uplfiting action.


I am fulfilling my purpose, instead of someone else’s concept of society and civilization.


I am connecting to my ideals in practical and sustainable ways.


I love feeling fulfilled as I take each new step.


I love that tiny steps add up to big steps.


I love that it is always possible to move ahead when I move into love.


© 2020 Kathryn Hardage


Saturday, February 29, 2020

Love Note #29 I am worth celebrating.


Love Note #29 - I am worth celebrating.

Even though it is the last day of Valentine’s month, you are always worth celebrating.
Write yourself a Love Note every day.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Friday, February 28, 2020

Love Note #28 I love that you are someone I respect.


 Love Note #28 I love that you are someone I respect.

Since I have such high standards for myself, I am glad that you do, as well.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Love Note #27 I am so grateful that I can make you happy.


Love Note #27 I am so grateful that I can make you happy.

It makes me glad that I can see who you are, too.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Love Note #26 I love that my happiness is important to you.


Love Note #26 I love that my happiness is important to you.

As I plan the life that I love, which makes me happy, others see it and naturally contribute to it.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Love Note #25 You are fun to be with.


Love Note #25 You are fun to be with.

I plan fun things for myself and create the life I love.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Monday, February 24, 2020

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Love Note #23 I love that you are intelligent.


Love Note #23 I love that you are intelligent.

I appreciate that you are thoughtful and compassionate.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Friday, February 21, 2020

Love Note #21 You make me feel happy...to be who I am.


Love Note #21  You make me feel happy…to be who I am.

I love me and I am happy you can see me.

 © 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Thursday, February 20, 2020

Love Note #20 I love your positive outlook on life.


Love Note #20 I love your positive outlook on life.

It is so pleasant living with someone or being around someone who has an uplifting attitude.  
(It’s best if it is one’s own self!) 

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Love Note #19 I am glad we communicate well.


Love Note #19 I am glad we communicate well.

What a gift! 

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Love Note #18 I love that you make time for me.


Love Note #18  I love that you make time for me.

I know that I am important in your life.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Monday, February 17, 2020

Love Note #17 I enjoy that I can trust you.


Love Note #17  I enjoy that I can trust you.

There is such comfort and relaxation and love around those whom we can trust. 

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage


Sunday, February 16, 2020

Love Note #16 I enjoy our trips to the museums.


Love Note #16  I enjoy our trips to the art museums.

We appreciate the skill, invention and originality of artists.

We can enjoy and support the highest, most profound, emotional expression of great artists.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Saturday, February 15, 2020

Love Note #15 I enjoy that you respect me.


Love Note #15  I enjoy that you respect me.

Because of my own self-respect, I command respect from others.

Because of the self-respect I exhibit, I attract it from those around me.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Friday, February 14, 2020

Love Note #14 I enjoy our trips to the zoo.


 Love Note #14  I enjoy our trips to the zoo.

A simple pleasure, for any day, including a special day.

A time for walking in the sun and Nature, sketching the animals and their habitats at the zoo, slowing down to enjoy the exotic surroundings.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Love Note #13 I enjoy our walks in the park.


Love Note #13  I enjoy our walks in the park.

Sometimes, the simple things give us time to be who we really are.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Love Note #12 I enjoy doing fun things with you.


Love Note #12  I enjoy doing fun things with you.

You are a compliment to my own happiness.

You bring interesting and fun ideas into our companionship.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Love Note #11 You are fun to be with.


Love Note #11 You are fun to be with.

I truly enjoy my own company.

When others feel that, they are attracted to me, and I enjoy them, too.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Love Note #10 I enjoy that you treat me well.


Love Note #10 I enjoy that you treat me well.

When we treat ourselves well, that is a standard to others.

We simply give off an atmosphere of self-respect and love for ourselves.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage


Sunday, February 9, 2020

Love Note #9 You have interesting things to talk about.


Love Note #9 You have interesting things to talk about.

You are a thinker.
You are worth spending time with.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Love Note #8 I enjoy our conversations.


Love Note #8 I enjoy our conversations.

I enjoy intelligent company.
You are interesting to talk to.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Friday, February 7, 2020

Love Note #7 I enjoy spending time with you.


Love Note #7 I enjoy spending time with you.

I value myself and my time.
You are worthy to be in my company.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Thursday, February 6, 2020

Love Note #6 I enjoy you.


Love Note #6 I enjoy you.

I enjoy who I am.
I am free to enjoy others.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Love Note #5 You are my joy.


Love Note #5 You are my joy.

I accept the joy I provide to myself and to others. 
I accept the joy others provide to me.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Love Note #4 I delight in you.


Love Note #4 I delight in you.

I delight in coming to know myself.
I delight in knowing you. 

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage


Monday, February 3, 2020

Love Note #3 I love everyone.


Love Note #3 I love everyone. 

My love for myself satisfies me and overflows - to love you, and to love everyone.
© 2020 Kathryn Hardage




Sunday, February 2, 2020

Love Note #2 I love you


 Love Note #2 I love you. 

Now that I know I love me, I am free to love you.

© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Much Good Progress and Love Note #1 - I love me.

2020-2-1 Much Good Progress
At the beginning of “Valentine Month”, I can reflect on all the good progress I have made in learning to love myself.
To celebrate this holiday, years ago I made myself a Valentine quilt. I made it out of a set of heart blocks which I won the very first time I entered a drawing at a quilt guild.


I made myself a set of Meditation Drawing Cards reflecting on the theme of loving myself, which I will share with you this month.
I created a mini-book of the collection, with a textile art cover.



My meditation drawings reflect on things I like to do, how I look at things, and my feelings.


Please join me in self-appreciation this month, even as we include others in our love and care.
This is another way we can share inspiration and peace.
© 2020 Kathryn Hardage

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Seeing in One Dimension

If someone sees you only in the dimension of their view, it is difficult to change that view.

If you persist in living in your full multi-dimensional expression and they still see you only through the lens of their one dimension, it is impossible to change their view.

The conclusion is that you are not part of the same tribe.

Your tribe must have the ability to see you in your full expression.

When you are in harmony with someone, it will show up in many “coincidental” ways.

You will be on the same vibe.

They will take the time to look at your work.

They will respond to what you do, as you respond to what they do.

That is how you experience both the attraction toward and the repulsion away from what is good for you.

Your focus may be entirely different from what someone else percieves.

If so, do not slow down nor adjust what you are doing.

Once you have discovered your purpose, you will notice many distractions.

Keep fulfilling your purpose, even if you are not sure of its exact definition.

You will feel the pull toward it.

If you honor what you are feeling, you will persist in it.

You will resist any attempt to get you to follow someone else’s way.

Your purpose will become more defined to you.

As you encounter your purpose and find complete fulfillment, it will be satisfying in every way.

You may find yourself expanding in upexpected ways as you practice your purpose.

You will not be limited by someone else’s one-dimensional view.

You will fill the dimension of the fulness of your view.


© 2019 Kathryn Hardage

www.lovedcherishedadored.blogspot.com