Reading and Reaping

​"​Giving my self permission to live in high self-truth and high faith​!"​

That's the season I'm in, and it's something about the discovery and learning process that has me so​ ​curious about what's next. I'm a firm believer in being sent signs by way of repetitive occurrences, visions or what feels like de'ja vu but lately these signs have continued to​ ​show up in the form of two simple words. ​​

Boundaries and Forgiveness. ​

"TUH!​" ​ Y​eah​,​ that was my first reaction too when I realized that this recurring dynamic duo were trying to​ ​get my attention. Although subtle, the guidance couldn't have been more direct.

So here I am, trying to embrace this new ​​high self-truth and matched faith-living and ​am ​also challenged with the need say hello to boundaries and ​greetings to ​forgiveness. What's really going on?

Now, one of my favorite​ ​things to do is read​; actually ​collecting books, if I am honest. I either borrow, purchase or download 2-3 books per ​week ​and read several at a time, finish one then on to the next,​ ​rinse and repeat. While I am on a journey to heal a few things in my life, I am not exactly picking up books with the title or preface based on anything close to​ ​boundaries or forgiveness​ (so I thought)​.

For example, the current book that I'm reading, "Permission To Offend"... I gravitated to ​initially ​because of the hot pink cover and ​sassy​ sist​er​ standing in​ ​a flattering​,​ yet confident power pose​. Secondly​,​ because I was hoping to read about how to embody this "Permission To Offend" as a way to live without a care in the world...​(or maybe get the permission to tell off a few.... I digress)​ but as I kept reading, 138 pages in to be exact, I see Boundaries and Forgiveness all ​in it​.

So, I pause...

​T​ake a deep breath and acknowledge that these are two areas of my​ ​life that need some extra ​care and consideration​.

I ​do ​believe that the dynamic duo ​may ​actually allow me to free up some mental and emotional space to ​truly ​show up in​ that highest truth and faith​ that I seek so dearly​. My assumption is that ​once I get better acquainted with the two, ​I won't be so burdened with being overbooked, tired and​ bitter.

Yeah, I said it... ​bitter.

I've been running from that word for some time now but if I am honest, life​ ​sometimes leaves you ​​with such a sour taste in your mouth you can't do anything other than to stand there in more of the bitter than the sweet. ​Yes, there is a time and place for that but my goal is to move through this on to the next level.​ See, yet another sign that boundaries and forgiveness are trying to be all in my business.​

So, ​now that I'm attuned to my intuition and seeing the signs, guess what book I ​randomly ​pick​ed​ up today​?​

"The Well-Watered Woman"

... Oh my am I excited for what will be revealed as I go through the pages. I will say what spoke to me this evenin​g​ is​;​

Bein​g ​well-watered means so many thin​g​s, some simple, others more complex but to embody a state of being watered well, every area ​​must​ ​receive it's proper nutrients​ at the proper time​. ​Some need daily attention, others weekly but nevertheless it's important to water each area of life based on ​it's ​significance, demand, and often​ ​dehydration (it's a sad situation once we get to the dehydration level).

Now​,​ if that's what I heard speaking to my heart as I read ​just the title​ of the book, what more will I gain as I read the author's message and intent​?​ Hmmm, I am open and ready to receive. As I pour myself a tall glass of ice water from the fridge (I'm starting this watering process tonight lol), I encourage you to open your eyes to the signs and wonders in everyday life as well. These nudges are there to ​prompt us to take heed and help us along the way.​ Look alive, my friend.​

John 4:48

"Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “you will never believe.”

Be Blessed, Candace ​Books mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Offend-Compassionate-Unfiltered-Unafraid/dp/0063112973 https://www.amazon.com/Well-Watered-Woman-Rooted-Growing-Flourishing/dp/1496445457/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35ZTG9PBYJ1WO&keywords=the+well-watered+woman&qid=1687401048&s=books&sprefix=the+well-watered+wo%2Cstripbooks%2C415&sr=1-1​