Greetings and welcome to the Why Struggle Podcast.
I'm your host,
Barbara J.
Faison,
And my intention with this podcast is to offer ideas,
Insights,
And inspirations so you can live life better.
Greetings and welcome to 2024 Week 34,
My Practices,
Part 4,
My Map,
Prayers.
This is an episode about the P in My Map.
My Map.
How are you doing?
How's it crack-a-lack-a-lacking?
Mom used to say that and it always makes me smile.
With so much going on personally and around the world,
It's great to have moments of laughter and also prayer.
In the last two episodes,
Week 32 and Week 33,
I shared my meditations and affirmations as part of my MAP practices.
Today,
I'm sharing the P,
Prayers.
Enjoy this excerpt from my book,
Audiobook,
E-book,
Why Struggle,
Life is Too Short to Wear Tight Shoes,
My Map,
Prayers.
My Map,
Prayers.
When I wake up and before I open my eyes,
I pray.
I take a deep breath and say out loud,
Thank you,
God.
TD and I each say a prayer out loud before we begin the day.
I pray all day,
Every day.
My standard prayer throughout the day is,
Thank you,
God.
Saying thank you during the day,
Even when it appears to be troubling times,
Keeps me in the present moment and allows me to remember that in another moment,
I'll feel another emotion.
Sometimes I will say my prayer silently or aloud as I'm walking the dog and I also say them while I'm getting dressed.
I go with how I feel and below is an example of what I may say.
Dear God,
Thank you for waking me up this morning with my sight,
Taste,
Touch,
Smell,
Hearing,
And intuition.
I am grateful for another day on this earth to be an ambassador of your love.
Keep me tuned in for the places I can best serve all.
I am grateful for my amazing husband and wonderful family and friends who love,
Accept,
And support me.
Thank you for my ancestors who paved the way for me to go the places I go,
Do the things I do,
And be the person I am.
Thank you for the many blessings in my life.
Thank you for all the experiences I have and the presence of mind to remember that all is in divine order.
I know my path is for me and the right people and circumstances will present themselves at the right time.
Please bless the countries and leaders and families in need of help and continue to lead and guide me in all my endeavors.
Please bless the families that need your love and support at this time.
I will list specific names if I have them.
End of excerpt Since publishing my book in 2019,
T.
D.
And I have a morning practice of hugging each other as we say our individual prayers.
Then we both say this declaration from Catherine Ponder.
Dear God,
What positive,
Creative,
Constructive thought,
Word,
Attitude,
Or action is the next step to improve our lives?
Here are a few of my morning practices for setting the intention for my day.
This audio track includes my intention setting along with the five Reiki principles and four questions from A Course in Miracles.
This combination resonates with me and helps me connect with my personal guidance system,
My PGS.
Greetings,
I'm Barbara and I wanted to share how I start my day.
While still in the bed and usually after I meditate,
I say a series of statements and questions to set my intentions.
Here they are.
Dear Source,
Move me in the direction of my highest good this day.
Move my mind.
Move my body.
Move my thoughts.
Move my emotions and my feelings so that I may be my best,
Do my best,
Experience my best,
Feel my best,
Serve my best,
And share my best.
I am grateful for another day here on planet Earth.
I also say the five Reiki principles.
Just for today,
I will not worry.
Just for today,
I will not be angry.
Just for today,
I will be grateful.
Just for today,
I will do my work honestly.
And just for today,
I will be kind to every living thing.
I ask these questions from A Course in Miracles to relax and be open for guidance.
Where would you have me go?
What would you have me do?
What would you have me say?
And to whom?
I will often repeat the questions from A Course in Miracles later in the day for more clarity.
My prayers and practices shift and I adjust as I'm learning,
Evolving,
And growing.
Legging,
Baby!
That's from week 31.
What prayers or practices are important for you at this time?
Leave a comment,
Observation,
Or reflection where you're listening to this podcast.
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The card I pulled for us today from my Relax,
Listen,
And Trust Your Inner Guidance card deck.
Number two question.
How can I take a moment for myself today?
I can set a reminder on my phone to step away and go outside and take three deep breaths.
What about you?
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Where I share ideas,
Insights,
And reminders to be in the present moment called breath breaks and more.
If you'd like to take a breath break,
You can find over 50 on the breath break playlist.
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Thank you for your support and being on this journey with me.
Until next time,
Keep breathing and do something new.
Be well and be kind to you.
Keep breathing.
