I am Closed for Restoration....carefully, prayerfully, steadily, patiently, lovingly, honestly, creatively....for the long hall. I am going to be personally experiencing an "Extreme Home Makeover" (for me, duh! ...no buss will be pulling down my street..i wish!)
Sunday I took a 4 hour "S.H.A.P.E class at Church. SHAPE stands for S-Spiritual gifts H-Heart A-Abilities P-Personality-E-Experiences.
Tuesday was the first day of the Online Soul Restoration Workshop and unexpectedly I had a "hmmmm" moment...(not "ahhh") and was not only able to absorb what Melody talked about, but was able to "Close for Restoration"
along with that, I am almost finished reading Brene Browns book The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
"Courage is contagious. You have to be Brave with your life so that others can be Brave with theirs"
and this Saturday is the kick off to the Daniel Plan, not only our small group 6-week study, but a new way, no a new HEALTHY way of life. You should consider coming if you live here...it is pretty dang exciting!
anyways, I am Closed for Restoration...and Open to Re-Construction (the non-surgical kind!)
Here is one of the keys to my success:
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart" Col 3:23
So you might be wondering what all this means for YOU my favorite blog readers in the whole wide world???...
Welp, because I am doing it to better myself, extract things, tone things, change things, delete things, execute things (that sounds weird!), refine things...you know.."CULTIVATE" all the areas of ME...
means that I will be a better ME for GOD,
for ME...
and yes..for YOU!
a Better Me.
and LOTS of exciting creative things....
I am ready!
Ready to Learn
Ready to Create
Ready to Listen
Ready to Absorb
Ready to Let Go!
are you inspired??? YOU can do it too!
I just love this-- I am taking the Brave Girls Soul Restoration, too and YES -- WE are definitely closed for Restoration--- AWESome! good luck on your remodel --I know I am totally looking forward to mine!
Posted by: Colette | January 13, 2011 at 07:02 AM
I am inspired! I have really taken what she has been saying and applied it...I do have one MAJR question though...maybe I can call you later and ask it? Dont know if YOU will have the answer but its worth asking at least! I love your cover!!
Posted by: Ambrosia | January 13, 2011 at 07:59 AM
OK - you got me...I so wanted to take Brave Girls online course this time around...I already know I'm signing up for the April workshop...I'm ordering the book...NOW... I knew this year was going to be a BIG year for me...I need to pick up on all the little subtle signs that are being thrown my way...your post today is just one more...thank you!
Posted by: Martha Richardson | January 13, 2011 at 08:01 AM
You are going to have such an amazing experience with this, EVERY single person that is doing this is going to have a great experience. I can't wait to see your "remodel". :] I am in total agreement with Ambrosia though....I love your cover as well. You are too crafty!
Posted by: Kelly Clark | January 13, 2011 at 08:30 AM
Thanks for the perspective and inspiration...you know what? my "word" this year is *ready*, and since it chose me, I've seen it everywhere! I'm ready, too.
Posted by: Kirsten J | January 13, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Stephanie...I absolutely love your post today...I am in your group (thank you for the invite) and I am as well closed for restoration! I have a scrapbooking retreat this weekend that I am teaching at with approx. 60 ladies but I am still going to start the renovation! I look forward to this journey and look forward to getting to know all the girls better! You inspired me today...thank you!
Posted by: Yvonne | January 13, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I loved your insight and input about the new year and soul restoration...I am in the journey as well.....it is amazing already, isn't it!?
I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
XO
Posted by: Sherry Coggins | January 16, 2011 at 09:27 PM
Hi Sherry!..YES the Soul Restoration is amazing and knowing how Melody works, speaks, creates and loves....I knew it would be!
I am anxious for todays new lesson..going there now!
Posted by: stephanie | January 17, 2011 at 04:17 AM