Ever since I stopped being stubborn and opened my mind to the idea of downsizing with the goal of RVing full-time, I’ve been acutely aware of messages that the Universe is sending me. It’s pretty crazy, actually. They are reassuring, and they are encouraging. Though only one-week into my journey, all the signs so far indicate that this is the right path.

I have a morning routine: walk the dogs downtown and back, a little more than a couple of miles. We’re back by six, and the next hour is spent reading, sipping coffee, and journaling. Now I’m trying to incorporate the time to blog every day; do I jot down notes throughout the day and write all at once? Or should I take the time to stop whatever I’m doing and write whenever an idea strikes? Either way, I’m looking at an hour at least, every day, and that thought thrills me! Writing is something I love to do.

Daily Word is the first thing I read each day. It is not coincidence that the theme of each message for the past seven mornings has been related to change and transition and being supported during those times.

Just as wildflowers bloom and flourish on rocky mountainside, my life can thrive in less-than-ideal conditions. It is not outer, but inner conditions that determine my health and well-being.. Within me is all the wisdom to make loving, life-affirming choices. Within me is all I need to thrive.

I believe in a higher power whom I call God even though I do not practice any particular religion anymore. I believe that anything we can dream to do is possible, or else we wouldn’t have had the thought to begin with. So it was a delightful surprise to get this email message from Thoughtful Mind:

Dreams…
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ― Harriet Tubman

Spending time each morning reading and communicating with God sets the stage for the remainder of my day. So to have read those two powerful pieces first thing in the morning confirmed, to me at least, that a miraculous power is manifesting itself to me now.

What I read next was not a coincidence. My immediate family is agnostic, and I couldn’t wait to share this with my daughter. She seemed to appreciate it.

Deep down in every man, woman, and child is the fundamental idea of a God. It may be obscured by calamity, by pomp, by worship of other things, but in some form or other it is there. For faith in a Power greater than ourselves, and miraculous demonstrations of that Power in human lives are facts as old as man himself.

I love my mornings. I am uplifted and I’m in a positive mood to face the day, which always helps. That reminds me! I need to check my horoscope.

I’ll take it!