Inspiration Friday 2024.05.24

Inspiration: Happy Friday!
Today is the 145TH Day of 2024.

We have $145,000.00 today.
10% savings = $14,500.00
40% taxes = $58,000.00: This week I am expressing gratitude for these tax dollars being spent to support the Sumter National Forest. It is in the state of South Carolina. This National Forest was established in 1936. You will find among other wonders the Ellicott Rock Wilderness area and 22 waterfalls to explore. Learn more here.

How will you be spending the remaining $72,500.00 today?

HERE IS MY PLAN: Appreciate Your Freedom

“Gratitude unleashes the freedom to love content in the moment, rather than being anxious about the future or regretting the past!” – Nancy Leigh DeMoss

How are you showing up in the world?

Less than 24 hours ago a heavy wet spring snow bent trees into cartoon-like positions and facilitated tangled traffic accidents leading to the big city. When the sun rose this morning, she eliminated all traces of the winter weather. The birds are singing, and the flowers are blooming. Today is the start of Memorial Day weekend 2024. At this time of year Americans celebrate the official launch of summer vacations. More importantly, we participate in heartfelt remembrance of people who gave their life while serving in the military. Several of our family members gave their lives to provide a better life for others. Their sacrifices provide us with the opportunity to be here today. The height of appreciation is to live our best lives daily. Wonder how much joy you can stand. I am remembering to acknowledge those who made it possible. How are you showing up in the world?

$100.00: for self-care.  I am buying fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to make happy salads to eat while I celebrate a long weekend in deep reflection. And I love that!

$0: Priceless: Military personnel and their families.

“It is not happy people who are grateful, it is grateful people who are happy!” –unknown

Do you know that less than one percent of United States citizens ever serve in the military. I am especially grateful for the members of my family that have or who are currently serving. Thank you for the opportunities, we can choose to live a better life because of your contributions. Your actions matter.

Respond to life with love. Repeat. What would it take?

$71,400.00: I am contributing to The Montana Military Family Relief Fund. This state law provides money to families of Montana National Guard and Reserve members to help with food and living expenses when their person is placed on active military duty.

Everyone can do something to make a difference. What if it is up to us? What can you choose now?   Respond with love.  How are you showing up in the world?

What are you contributing to live in a better world in 2024?

$1000.00: for a date with my husband. This week’s date includes one of our Memorial Day Weekend traditions. We are walking the sacred grounds of a National Cemetery as we reconnected with the privilege and gift of freedom. Appreciation for others. How loved can you stand it?

FLOW FIVE FRIDAY: Current “real” life expressions of gratitude, love, and contribution to wellbeing.

$5.00: This week’s five dollars were sent to The Montana Military Family Relief Fund. The address is 1956 Mt Majo Street, PO Box 4789, Fort Harrison, MT 59636.  I am choosing to be the energy of what works in life.

Five Increments of Time: I started bagging groceries as the cashier processed my cart full of items. An elderly woman tapped me on the shoulder and asked if she could help me bag the groceries. I was going to say no but instead said yes. She was delighted and I gave her the gift of receiving a stranger’s kindness with grace. Her name is Carol and she thanked me for letting her be helpful. Being there. How are you “Flowing Five” this week?

Well-Being: Something that I am doing or not doing for self-care in real time.

Today marks the 55th day of a 100-day challenge to move my body more each day. I can feel the difference! What are you doing or not doing for self-care?

Planet Awareness: Contributing to the health of Earth.

I carry water in a reusable water container.

What are you doing for the health of our planet?

Hold Space or Contribute to a Friends Life Intention:

This week I am supporting my friend Sara who leads the operations of over 25 National Cemeteries. One of her Living Intentions is to be someone who ensures kindness, attention to detail, and respect with reverence is shown every day in every way to fallen soldiers and family members under her care. One way that you can help support Sara’s living intention is to visit a National Cemetery.  Love radiates from these hallowed grounds. It is life changing. What if we expand our humanity by responding to life with love? What would it take? Remember Why Freedom Matters.

Choose joy. Be kind. Love others and strive to be a better human. What would it take?

Choose to feel good. Be Joy. 
Practice gratitude. Amplify Kindness. Expand Generosity. 
Ask, Receive, and Give with More Ease. 
Respond to life with Love.

PS: If you have been playing with me for several years, below are the current daily deposits in other years Vibrational Accounts:

2014 today is the 3789th day giving us $3,789,000.00 to spend
2015 today is the 3442ndday giving us $3,442,000.00 to spend
2016 today is the 3060th day giving us $3,060,000.00 to spend
2017 today is the 2698th day giving us $2,698,000.00 to spend
2018 today is the 2335thday giving us $2,335,000.00 to spend
2019 today is the 1970th day giving us $1,970,000.00 to spend
2020 today is the 1605th day giving us $1,605,000.00 to spend
2021 today is the 1370th day giving us $1,370,000.00 to spend
2022 today is the 873rd day giving us $873,000.00 to spend
2023 today is the 510th day giving us $510,000.00 to spend