Whats on your worried mind today?

We all worry.

Some more than others but we ALL worry.

Yesterday was one of those days that worry consumed me.

But I had tasks at hand and I knew that there were no room for distractions if I wanted to accomplish my set goal.

Today I opened up my Daily Bible App and my Jesus Calling book.

The Daily Bible App message was something that really touched me this morning.

We are God's handiwork.

We are created to do Good Works.


Have you ever created something? I mean as adults sometimes we forget that we were made to create.
Children love to create. They will cut up paper, and odds and ends and just put it together to make something they are so very proud of. They can't wait to show it to you. Your response to their creation really can change how they feel about themselves and their ability to create more. When adulthood happens, we get so busy with responsibilities that we lose sight of what we are created to do.

DO GOOD WORKS

Bless someone today. It just takes a minute. BE CREATIVE in your ways to do that.
Maybe you know your neighbor is having a hard time. Drop a handwritten note or card off to them. You don't have to stick around and talk. Just take a minute to show you care.

Take note of who you come in contact with each day.

I'm sure you will discover ways to put a smile on someones face today. Once you start to LOOK for ways to DO GOOD WORKS, more ideas will come. Funny how that works sometimes.

In my Jesus Calling Book it was all about worry.

In other words...

DON'T!!

God's got this.

(Not sure what is going on in YOUR life, but worry was a part of mine yesterday)

But even though I was worried, I still persevered and got my goals done for the day. (except my diet goal to restart lol. Hey, don't judge me!!) hahaha

Hope this blessed someone today!
I would love to hear your thoughts!

Days can be so very very hard.
You wake up and have NO idea what event or events that are going to happen today that may test your emotions and your patience.

One thing I have started is before I even move my feet out of my bed, I pick up my phone, and I do my Jesus Calling and my Daily Bible Quote.

Then I have pictures of my affirmations on my phone. I read through them. A few times.

Before my feet hit the floor I've started to prepare my heart and mind for whatever lies ahead.

Do I do it perfectly?

Nah, this is me? Remember??

I forget things.
I forget things alot!

But I do my best.

I am glad I remembered what I did today because today was a bad day for me.

But its almost time to settle myself down for the night.

Its a new day tomorrow.

New starts.

New choices.

New chances to add value to someones life.

What will YOU start your day off with tomorrow?

My INNER CIRCLE

One of the self development books I am reading currently is about Leadership. John Maxwell is an incredible, talented, spiritual author. I never expected to feel this way about his books. When it was suggested to me to read this book, I really thought it was going to be dry and boring. Boy, was I wrong!

But last night as I was reading the chapter on Inner Circle, I had to do some reflecting on who , at this point in my life, are the people in my inner circle. The people who have influence on me and I on them.

My husband Mike, is one. Spouses play dual roles sometimes with these kinds of things. Sometimes, his role in my inner circle is good(most of the time), but sometimes spouses will do something that makes you mad and you want to kick them OUT of that circle. HAHA. But he definitely is there. He is supportive, loving, talented and he's been my right hand man for over 30 years. There are also a few of my close friends that have special roles to play that are all very individualistic. They know who they are. Its like a part of my being is made up of these people. I feel they are woven into my DNA that make me who I am. I would not be "me" without them.

With that being said, I want to encourage all of you....EVERY SINGLE PERSON READING (not sure there are more than 2 or 3 of you lol) to read self development books. Its not just about network marketing or a business ....its about creating the best YOU that YOU can be.

Listen everyone! If you feel stuck where you are....you don't have to stay stuck.

You are definitely in control of where you are and what you are doing because God gave you a mind. God gave you a powerful mind. He created the brain with more power to "create" than you can even imagine. But the fuel you put into your mind will determine what is created.

Please , if you are reading this and don't know me personally, leave a comment for me. I would love to chat and explain more if you would like.

So, that's my take on the INNER CIRCLE!!

I sure do love mine!

Till next time everyone!

What a beautiful day!!!
I could easily spend all day on here writing why I'm just so happy but truthfully it would be so hard for those not going through this journey to understand. But maybe once you keep reading this you will begin to.

It really all started in August of last year. I had some serious health issues that left me feeling helpless.

Enter, DoTerra!

Exit Feelings of helplessness!!!!!

Then I just started using the oils as much as I could.

Then I realized by reading other facebook statuses and by friends around me telling me how they had so many health issues too, that they needed to know there was a natural route to go that will empower you to make more educated choices on the way you take care of yourself and your family.

So, my sharing oils journey began.

and here I am MONTHS later still sharing.

Part of this journey is about self development! Alot of you might ask , " How does oils have anything to do with reading books on personal growth".

EVERYTHING!!!!!

I couldn't even try to explain how working on your self really changes your outlook on everything.

My go to book has always been my Bible and as a Christian, it should! But I have learned that there is nothing wrong with other books to learn from as well. I feel such incredible change happening so fast that its almost like its not even me but I'm watching a movie of someone else ha.

That is why I have to start writing again here. I am welling up with so much excitement that it has to come out somewhere!

So to those who follow my writings...be prepared!

When something excites me during the day....I will probably write about it here.

 Its interesting how when I started " Nikki's Ramblings" almost 10 years ago I didn't realize how it will still fit my personality and writing style even today in 2016.

Stay Tuned everyone!!!