Begin anew. Breathe. Notice. Balance. Strive. Understand. Ask for help. Make a date. Care for yourself. Laugh. Have courage. Forgive. Simplify. Accept. Sleep. Pet a pet. Don’t be afraid. Socialize. Trust in the Lord. Forgive yourself. Walk. Think positively. Drink Water. Listen to music. Don’t worry. Remember. Smile. Call on the saints. Catch some rays. Eat Well. Take a break. Ask for forgiveness. Cry. Connect. Be aware. Draw. Be silent. Appreciate your blessings. Enjoy nature. Embrace the present. Pause. Celebrate. Talk to someone. Treat yourself. See Christ in your loved one. Prepare. Retreat. Get lost. Exercise. Pay attention. Know you’re not alone. Enjoy the gift of life.
The brief messages in this book offer manageable doses of encouragement and suggestions throughout the year. Read one chapter at a time or spread a chapter out over a week by reading one section at a time or per day.
Each weekly reflection follows a rotation that includes a photo, prayer, thought, activity, stretch, affirmation, quote, and bit of humor to offer guidance, encouragement, improved self-talk, and maybe a smile. Because the weekly chapters are not dated, you can start at the beginning of the book and read through one chapter a week.