Very little grows on jagged rock,
Be ground, be crumbled
So wildflowers will come up where you are.
You’ve been stoney for too many years
Try something different
Surrender
~ Rumi
{my images are free goodies for you to savor, pin & share}
I hear a whisper.
It’s very quiet. But, it has never left me.
Even though I chose time and again to turn my face from it. Even though I did not chose to believe this whisper was for me.
I only chose to be strong. But, I no longer want that to be my name. I want to live by a new name: Beloved.
I am listening to God’s whispers —
Don’t despise small beginnings.
You are mine.
Begin new.
Be the beloved. My beloved.
What if you and I actually chose to listen to these whispers?
(zech 4:10, is3:1, is43:19, deut 33:12)
What if we choose small moments? What if we chose to begin?
I am choosing to prioritize beauty, quiet and joy. As is.
I’m no longer waiting to be more perfect, ready or acceptable in the eyes of my critical self or to others.
I choose to be the beloved. I choose spiritual whitespace. I choose rest.
Kindreds, let’s choose to be the beloved. Let’s choose to start new.
A #Spring Challenge & 31 Days of Beginning New [PRINTABLE]
Today, I’m challenging you to begin new! Download this month’s printable Shots of Spiritual Whitespace: 31 Cups of Rest (March).
Frame it, stick it on your fridge, pin it, place it where you can see it. How many shots of Spiritual Whitespace can you enjoy this month?
[The #SpringChallenge]
Using this month’s 31 Shots of Spiritual Whitespace to inspire you, Enjoy as many moments of beauty, joy, soul care, refreshment and rest as you can this month.
No matter how small or big. Do it.
Then, snap a picture, share an inspiring quote, or Scripture with us on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.
tag it #springchallenge #beginnew #spiritualwhitespaceLet’s inspire each other! Let’s start new.
[click to download the printable 31 Shots of Spiritual Whitespace ]
This printable, the black & white version & a beautiful desktop calendar below, is gorgeously hand-lettered & photographed by spiritualwhitespace kindred, artist Kelly Ishamel mindingmynest. thanks, Kelly!
These 31 Cups of Rest are inspired by our #SpiritualWhitespace community. From photos you’ve shared on Instagram, Twitter & blog posts in our BelovedBrews Linkup.
Take The #SpringChallenge! Begin New.
Choose to begin new. Start small.
Because the most beautiful things often come slowly, like the drip of honey sunlight of warming winter to spring — Begin anew.
Because the journey is more important than staying safe and frozen. Begin anywhere. Any way. Any time. Just begin.
I choose to surrender. To being His. Beloved.
Join me. Spring is coming. This month.
How will you spend your days?
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{click the March #SpiritualWhitespace Desktop Calendar to download & inspire you today}
[ click to download the printable 31 Shots of Spiritual Whitespace (black & white version)]
8 Comments
Thanks for sharing this Bonnie! The script is beautiful and I can’t wait to share it with my followers and group! 🙂
soul happy to know it speaks to you! thanks so much for sharing, Lisa!
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This is lovely. Thank you for sharing. Hope you and yours are well.
thanks, lisa! it’s a very good time for me right now.. having returned from D.R., i’ve seen how God is using all parts of who i am to be free to be me. and how it’s makes me tender and present with others in their stories. so, i’m experiencing a lot of joy within. i hope you’re well, lisa!
Adventure Latte and Friendship Mocha is what I and 3 soulcare sisters are having together every Friday evening
A time full of laughter and community and sharing together. Finding a way out of the dark and into a new light and enjoying this life journey. So much to share with you and so little time so I will leave with this. This book, your story helped to provide us with hope. A new hope and a new direction a new way when we all found ourselves alone in the dark, wandering, wondering. GOD LED US TO ANOTHER AND FOUND A WAY BACK INTO THE LIGHT, OUR LIVES, OUR HOPES AND DREAMS … A BACK TO OURSELVES.
charlotte!! that is SOUL wonderful to hear! i am SSSOO happy to imagine you enjoying adventure latte and friendship mochas!! yippee!do you happen to be part of the book club host group? i have a password protected site that gives book club hosts access to special handouts for the group. if you’re not done yet, lemme know by replying here and I’ll get you the info. thanks for being a spiritual whitespace ambassador!
Bonnie I have not joined the book club and would LOVE too. Please let me know how. I did like your Facebook page.
Last Friday night was chilli and blackberry cobbler with icecream. Another one was cider and talks over a fire pit for hours . Tonight is pizza time. Next month we have a painting party planned for our creativity bucket. This summer when it warms up we will swap houses again for morning canoeing and evening floats in the lake. Each person contributing and using their talents and gifts for one another. We are even thinking about zip lining and doing a 5K color run together. We have missed friendships, connections, accountability and love. Our time together is honest, real and full of joy and laughter. This makes our alone time precious now as well. We are looking forward to life and living it together side by side. You friend inspire us and are with is in our time together and we draw strength in your success and life discoveries. Thank you for your story and bravery and the Holy Spirit in you shining out to us.