My Source of Encouragement

There are days that I give encouragement and there are days I need it. Today is the latter. I'll depend upon my podcasts to lift me up and I know that will happen.

Ron Estrada's podcast, Ten Writers Publish, isn't just for the young. He has a lot of encouraging advice for all writers. He also periscopes around mid-morning.

The Wally Podcast is where I get uplifting, and light-hearted energy from. Two guys, Two girls make this a fun show.

Johanna Penn, Creative Penn, podcast encourages writers. Her australian accent is fun to listen to.

I already listened to Daily Audio Bible.

Max Lucado has a one minute inspirational talk. I love it.

That's a few of my encouraging stars that are in my life. Who encourages you?

4 Ways to a Clutter Free Mind

Do words rehearse over and over in your mind, sometimes keeping you awake at night? Do words enter your thoughts when you should be focusing on something else? If yes, it's obvious something is bothering you. Maybe you can do something about it, maybe you can't. Here are four ways to unclutter and throw out those worthless words.

1.  Someone once said that unforgiveness is like drinking poison hoping your enemy dies. The first point is to forgive, let it go.

2.  Be thankful. It's tough for negative words to stick around when one is thankful. Appreciation is like a flower scent. Smell goodness and the pigpen of thoughts will dissipate.

3. Fill yourself with good word. Psalms help when emotions are running havoc. The Psalmist experienced human ups and downs. It has a calming effect.

4. Be where you're at. I'm speaking thought wise.  Exercise your mental muscles by staying in the moment. At home? Mentally be there and not at work.

Practice these and enjoy a peaceful mind. Above all, join with your Creator through Jesus Christ, who promised peace beyond measure.

Eye of the Storm

Years prior I had been in hurricane Helena, while living in Gulfport, Mississippi. Sheltered in a Navy warehouse with hundreds of people, I felt somewhat safe. Then the huge doors came open. The sun shined, and the people left the shelter to walk into the eye of the storm. The imagery of multi-colored Caribbean birds flying, a deep blue sky, no wind, all brought a peaceful scene.

Considering this scenario, I thought of the peace I receive when I go to the secret place of the Almighty. I'm there now. Hope you join me.