Darkness cannot cover light.

The thing about darkness is that all you need is the smallest sliver of light and the darkness is dispelled. That's fascinating to me. You can't really cover light with darkness. The light is still there shining, you just can't see it.

I was thinking about that when I was watching the Super Moon at the beach last night. These big dark clouds kept covering up our view of the moon, but the moon was there behind the clouds. It wasn't shining as brightly or as visible, but certainly it was still there. Then, when the clouds moved, the moon shone brighter than ever shining on the ocean water. It was spectacular.

So when you feel that darkness (negative thought, worry anxiety, etc.) in your life, remember that the light is still there. You just have to look for that small glimmer.

How do you do that?

By thinking about one, just one thing you’re thankful for in your life. I know it’s hard. You don’t want to be thankful when you’re in the negativity. You don’t feel thankful and honestly you don’t want to. I know this because I had it happen to me last week.

BUT, if you can force yourself to look at what’s good in your life, (it can be the smallest thing. Like having air conditioning on a hot June day in Florida) you can break through the darkness. That one little glimmer as your heart FEELS the appreciation is all you need. Then think of another thing and another and another until it’s like an avalanche of appreciation and the darkness goes. If must because once light is there darkness is not.

May light shine brightly in your life. Remember, darkness cannot cover light!

Have a wonderful day!

Mari Mitchell Porter, CPC

Relationship and Life Coach

954 243-7297

http://lifecoachmari.com/

Joy is up to you

I was reading once again the beginning of  "Ask and it is Given" by Esther and Jerry Hicks where Abraham says: "Be that confident, joyful, always looking for something else wonderful to turn your attention to person." I thought I  want to be that person.


As I pondered more on this phrase these thoughts came to me: Joy is in every day. Joy in in every moment.  Feel the joy, see the good, look for the silver lining. Expect the good, expect the best, live in joy.



We are the ones who chose to live in joy or not. We do so with our thoughts, with what we focus on and give our attention to. You may say that joy is not under our control because circumstances may rob us of our joy. I believe that although we may face challenges, we may face sorrow or pain, joy is still available to us. How? By being aware in each moment what brings us joy.


I remember several weeks back being in the hospice center while my mother lay near death. I was making espresso in the small kitchen they have for the families. The social worker came in and we chatted for a bit. She asked me how I was doing and I said okay. Then she asked me how I coped and I told her, "By focusing on the good things in my life, no matter how small they may be. The smell of the espresso brewing this very minute brings me enjoyment and I can savor it for this moment, then go back to my mom's room,"


I allowed myself to enjoy that momentary respite from the sadness that permeated my life. I took comfort in that moment in time. I refused to allow dire circumstances to rob me completely of  my joy.

I encourage you to reach for the joy in your every day. No matter where you are, no matter what the challenge, there are good things around you. Focus on them. Then look for more positive things and expand your appreciation of the good. Your joy is up to you.


Mari Mitchell Porter
Certified Life Coach
954 243-7297
http://lifecoachmari.com/