Here is a dump of all the things I have been loving recently, hope you get a little enjoyment out of it xx
for all of my instagram addicts here are some accounts you NEED to check out :)
my rule of thumb is if they don't align with your values or inspire you... UNFOLLOW! here are the accounts I've been loving to source inspiration from @paintsbylyss
my very talented friend Alyssa Smith started this page and it's wrong to not share this incredible talent!!
@grownmessy
BEST friend Mimika started the best page sharing all of her tips and tricks about wellness!!! Definitely check her out xx
ACTIVITIESPAINT RAINBOWS!!!
the book “Rainbows in the windows†is a free children’s book that explains to children what is going on right now in the world!!! it’s totally free and helps parents figure out sheltering at home!! They’re asking everyone to paint a rainbow and put it in your window and hashtag #rainbowsinwindows
GO ON A PICNIC!
I challenge you to go on a bike ride and pack a fun lunch in your neighborhood greenbelt or park!!! Love this ispo by Brit :)
MY FAVORITE PLACES |
| My experience. Growing up I was raised in a Christian household and for a long time just went through the motions when it came to any type of religion. Once I was old enough to start formulating my own opinions I had completely stopped going to church as a whole. | It wasn't until much later when I was going through this major life change that I saw the importance of having a higher power and what it could do/provide for my life. |
Higher Power
v. Religion -
A HIGHER POWER is something GREATER than us. For many people, God is a higher power.. For others a higher power isn't associated with RELIGION or a deity. ... Regardless of what a this looks like - a belief and trust as an act of faith in a power greater than yourself is something - in my experience vital to my day to day success.
My Personal Prayer Routine -
This is something very personal to me but in sharing I hope I enlighten and inspire some of you to give this a try. In learning about a higher power I realized that I was a very spiritual person but maybe not as into organized religion. There is no right or wrong answer as this is something that is case by case but in my experience this routine can be applied to any belief system.
| When I am feeling un - enthusiastic ( the word enthusiasm literally means Devine Inspiration or Inspired by God) I turn to a few tools. I love tapping into gratitude and the things I am grateful for. Readings like The God Memorandum from The Greatest Miracle in The World is a reading I need frequently to remind myself how blessed I am. Writing out a gratitude list has been MAJOR, in getting re-inspired | I also think it is important to cut time out of my day to dedicate to making contact with something greater than me - many people call this prayer. For me it is important to slow my thoughts and breathing -with meditation a lot of the time - and actually get on my knees to contact the universe. For me it is helpful because it's an action associated with my words and I get self worth from knowing I took time out of my day to take this action. |
The Breakdown-
For a long time I didn't know what to say or ask for while praying.... for me the breakdown that works best is....
I ASK GOD TO BE WITH ME IN THAT MOMENT
THEN I SAY THANKS FOR ALL THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH
I PRAY THAT GOD HELP REMOVE ANY DEFECTS OF CHARACTER THAT ARE NO LONGER SERVING ME
I PRAY FOR OTHERS- GOD BE WITH THEM THROUGH WHATEVER IT IS THEY ARE GOING THROUGH AND I PRAY FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WISH THEM ABUNDANCE IN LIFE
THEN I ASK GOD TO WALK WITH ME AND COME FIND ME THROUGHOUT MY DAY WHEN I NEED HIM THE MOST
AMEN
THEN I SAY THANKS FOR ALL THAT I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH
I PRAY THAT GOD HELP REMOVE ANY DEFECTS OF CHARACTER THAT ARE NO LONGER SERVING ME
I PRAY FOR OTHERS- GOD BE WITH THEM THROUGH WHATEVER IT IS THEY ARE GOING THROUGH AND I PRAY FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WISH THEM ABUNDANCE IN LIFE
THEN I ASK GOD TO WALK WITH ME AND COME FIND ME THROUGHOUT MY DAY WHEN I NEED HIM THE MOST
AMEN
Along with prayer I also utilize Meditation. For me I have learned about so many good recordings on Spotify and Apple Music that I can do first thing in the morning for a clear headspace or as I am falling asleep. I will write more on meditation and mindfulness but knowing there was helpful resources for me to use was greatly beneficial.
I hope you all are staying safe and would love to hear your experience as well
xx Ben
I hope you all are staying safe and would love to hear your experience as well
xx Ben
MY QUARANTINE GOALS/RESOLUTIONS
During this time I think it is super important we do a lot of self reflection, and for me I decided to draft a list of some resolutions to try to get through the uncertainty of this time. Life is about a give and take so I decided to try to GIVE up some of my bad habits and TAKE and adopt some new ones to help strengthen my mindset..
DO:
Practice prayer or meditation everyday - make an effort to connect with a higher power
Move my body in some way be it morning flow yoga or a bike ride or a full body circuit (shoutout Katelynn Nolan for yours :)
Eat using the method of Food Combining
Read a book (Kenzie Burk 21 days until your best body)
Discover new music/ play the piano
Move my body in some way be it morning flow yoga or a bike ride or a full body circuit (shoutout Katelynn Nolan for yours :)
Eat using the method of Food Combining
Read a book (Kenzie Burk 21 days until your best body)
Discover new music/ play the piano
DON'T
Indulge in negative energy - negative self talk or gossip especially
Let my room and space become unruly.. Clean House Clean Mind
Be selfish. Clean up after yourself and go above and beyond for family
- maybe wake up early for breakfast and make them something yummy and vegan...
Indulge in to much time on social media
Stare at a screen all day - this one hurt to write -- especially with ozark season 3 premiering.
Would love to hear yours let me know
xx Ben
Let my room and space become unruly.. Clean House Clean Mind
Be selfish. Clean up after yourself and go above and beyond for family
- maybe wake up early for breakfast and make them something yummy and vegan...
Indulge in to much time on social media
Stare at a screen all day - this one hurt to write -- especially with ozark season 3 premiering.
Would love to hear yours let me know
xx Ben
BY BEN FORMISANO
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