~ Embracing fall and a tiny bit of Halloween in today's page from my Reflections Journal. ~ ππ
~ Today, I want to share something very dear to my heart, something that's become my Golden Mantra of sorts. I recently learnt and experienced that whenever you feel you're at a dead-end, lost or have 10% of clarity on a subject: . a) Pray: Take that 10% clarity and go ahead with it rather than wait for the remaining 90%. With that 10%, head to the Universe or to whichever divine energy you believe in and ask for help. Pray: about your worries, your hopes, your want for guidance and rest all of it on the Universe. Let it be there for you. . b) Act: Once you've teamed up with the Universe, pinpoint areas where you can start taking immediate action. What is the work you need to put in and in which areas? Prayer is one half of the Divine Teamwork, taking action is the next. It solidifies your hope and makes you feel actively responsible for your path. It makes you feel like a thriving part of it rather than a passive onlooker. . c) Surrender: Once you've acted in the best way you could, however minimal your actions might feel at times, surrender the outcome to the universe. Trust the divine plan and trust its timing. It is never wrong. Let go of your mind's need to control the result and trust the universe's splendid, ever-caring magic. . . P.S: Most often than not, we are the only ones in our way. Let's open our hearts to help (both divine and human), and let's learn to get out of our own way. πΌ ~ . . ~ notes from everyday ~
~ Do you feel nourished, restful and calm with the people you surround yourself with? Or do you feel depleted, tired and often find yourself as a human soundboard for their thoughts and feelings? ~πΒ . Does your close circle uplift you, push to towards growth, or does it thwart your progress by belittling your ideas and work through constant negative judgment? πΒ . Do you feel loved, seen and cherished for your heart, your mind? Or do you find yourself hiding your quirks and true feelings because there is no room for honest heart talk? π . May you choose those who choose you because we are conscious partakers of the energy we allow in our lives. π . And this beautiful little life, this sweet, fleeting existence requires you to choose people who are good to you + for you. π . . Love always, Anvi
~ Have you wondered how big an act of faith you perform every single night, as you fall asleep in the arms of darkness, trusting life to awaken you each morning, back to light? ~ @anvidoshi
~ In the little joys, the daily joys, happiness awaits to hug us with arms open wide. ~Β
.
.
~notesfromeveryday ~Β
~ Our Beloved Summer ~ Favorite Moments / Stills (2) πΊ
~ Lean into Grace. It will protect, nourish and set you free. ~ β¨
.
~ notes from everyday ~
~ My favorite quote fromΒ βI Am Not A Robotβ. I think Ji Ah and Min Kyu make one of the cutest, prettiest K-drama couples.πΌΒ ~
Hyori's Bed & Breakfast has been a non-pushy contender on my Netflix to-watch 'list' give and take, for the past 6 months.π
At the forefront are Lee Hyori and her husband Sang-Soon who live on Jeju island. The house in itself is modest (considering they have an entire field as a backyard and then some more). It serves as a reflection of the quiet, lazy life the couple prefers. π
Episode 1 opens up to Hyori and Soon starting their day, sitting in their dining room sipping tea. Hyori is yet to figure out a camera angle that shies away from her nasal hair. She'll target Soon's next. π
The couple are having second thoughts on signing up to have their home serve as a bed & breakfast for surprise guests. Living with 5 dogs and 2 cats (their children), it is Hyori and Soon's easy, nonchalant, loving camaraderie that I spot right away. π
Having failed to look good on camera as they eat breakfast, the couple settles on prepping their home as the next B&B on Jeju. Their pace is slow, unhurried and they are very good with unintentional, slapstick comedy (especially the part when Hyori drops a comforter on Soon's head). π
You'll see them clean, head out to get groceries, play with their pets and have a lot of moments where they don't have anything interesting for the camera. But rest assured, for the English subtitles deserve a mini Oscar. They do a hilarious 'reading between the lines' and accurate (read: LOL-worthy) interpretations of the on-goings in the house. π
The episode ends with the to-be B&B owners having their last restful night of sleep as their first guests are due to arrive the next day. π
My favorite bits:
1. Hyori and Soon's fail humor. π 2. Little Mocha's (their tiny dog) adoption story. π 3. Hyori's take on worldly possessions after she nearly buys the entire slipper shelf at a store. πΒ Β 4. Soon's adventurous-chef spirit. π 5. Their drive to the local market filled with open highways, trees and sunsets. πΒ Β 6. Hyori and Soon's little tea setup in the dining room. π 7. The house catsβ 'why do I tolerate these humans?' faces. π 8. Hyori waking up after a nap. π 9. The real reason why Soon married Hyori. π
Image Credits: 1) channelkorea.com 2) Netflix
But art has no name, Neither yours nor mine. It is divine energy Claiming the heart, body and mind. It is love itself, Talking through us, To us.
~ Anvi Doshi