Day 4: How Do You Strengthen Your Eyes Spiritually?

The question is not will we experience trials and tribulations, but what tools do we have to weather life’s storms? 

Over the past several years, I’ve learned that the Bible is my go-to source for life experiences. The first time I read the entire Bible was when I was around 10 years old after my sexual abuse secret was out. While standing at the crossroads of my life with a broken compass, I called out to nature for help, and a series of events took place, including getting a copy of the King James Bible.

Now, more than ever, I know I avoided many of the childhood sexual abuse consequences (addictions, delinquencies, sexual promiscuity, substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and others) because of my faith, my heart’s desires, and what I learned from childhood sexual abuse (shared in my upcoming memoir Bent Not Broken). I learned about Jesus and admired and identified with Him. I developed a spiritual approach to life. I was not a victim but a student of life.

Later in life, at another major crossroads, I saw oppositions and distractions to reuniting with my purpose in life. The victim approach to life sunk in my consciousness, and along with the life-draining approach, came its symptoms (anxiety and increased heart rate and blood pressure). Realizing that I had weathered the storm of childhood sexual abuse and remembering the spiritual lessons I learned restored me to my rightful narrow path.

I realized that the spiritual approach to life is the healthier way to live. Of course, I can blame, hit, kick, steal, fuss, cuss, etc., but what will all that do for me in the long run? 

I need to consistently ground myself by aligning with nature and the God within me. Nothing else will give me the joy, love, and peace I deserve.

So, as you think about the things you do in times of stress, do not shift to blame. The way we change our behaviors is through acceptance and acknowledgment. Each day holds its own treasures and brings us closer to our True Selves.

Here are five ways to strengthen your eyes.

1. See that you are more than a bodily form. Within you is a magnificent Spirit.
2. Spend time aligning with the Spirit inside you (i.e., sitting, standing, walking out in nature so you can see right through experiences as Jesus knew the hearts of men (John 2:24–25). Then we spend less time in anger, disappointment, and other lingering unhealthy emotions and feelings which cloud our vision.
3. Daily ground yourself in Truth. Some of the things I do to ground myself include reading the Bible every morning and communicating with God through prayer or just conversation. There is more to the Bible than the question of believing in Jesus. There are universal truths in the Bible, such as loving others, not stealing, and what to focus on (Philippians 4:8–9).
4. Learn phrases to help you stay centered. There are many Bible verses to help ground you, for every book in the Bible is filled with wisdom. I usually turn to Proverbs, Ephesians, Philippians, to name a few. Remember, we aren’t experiencing anything new. In other words, the universal principles that applied 2000 plus years ago still apply today.
5. Remember, life experiences test your foundation. Within every experience, there is something to learn about yourself.

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Make this lifetime great!

Timika

The Seeds We Plant Series #65: Is Resentment Growing In Your Garden and Keeping You from Experiencing an Abundant Life? – Create A Generational Love Cycle With Timika S Chambers

Keywordsself-awareness, emotional health, gardening metaphor,resentment, personal growth, spiritual truth, mental health, emotional resilience, positive thinking, self-careSummaryIn this episode of the Seeds We Plant series, TamikaChambers explores the metaphor of gardening to discuss how negative emotions, particularly resentment, can take root in our hearts and minds, affecting ouroverall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, acknowledgment, and the power of choice in transforming these negative feelings into positive growth. By understanding the impact of our thoughts and emotions, we can cultivate a more fulfilling and loving life, not only for ourselves but also for future generations.TakeawaysNegative emotions can suffocate our spiritual growth.We have the power to control our thoughts and feelings.Resentment can change our behavior and relationships.Acknowledging our feelings is the first step to healing.Our thoughts create our reality and impact others.We can choose to plant seeds of love instead of pain.Honesty with ourselves leads to personal growth.The legacy we leave is shaped by our emotional health.We must be aware of the hidden scars we carry.Self-care and positive thinking are essential forwell-being.TitlesCultivating Inner Peace: The Seeds We PlantTransforming Resentment into GrowthSound Bites "Life will bring out hidden scars.""Acknowledge that resentment is there.""Our thoughts create our reality.""We deserve better than resentment."Chapters 00:00 The Seeds We Plant: Understanding Our Inner Garden02:53 The Impact of Negative Emotions06:09 Resentment: The Weeds in Our Garden09:01 The Power of Acknowledgment and Honesty12:00 Transforming Resentment into Growth15:03 Creating a Legacy of Love and PositivityTimika Chambers, Author/WriterIntegrative Nutrition Health CoachNCLEX Prep Coach/Tutor Book Your Free 30-minute consultation: https://calendly.com/timikaj/30minhttps://classful.com/timika-chambers/ https://fulfillyourdivinepurpose.thinkific.com/ https://fdyp.etsy.comPhone:  503-753-7538Office hours:  Monday- Friday, 8 am- 5 pm Pacific Time. I usually reply to emails within 24-48 hours. If you have not heard back from me within the allotted time, please email, text, or call me.Sign up for the Notes on Life Newsletter:  Empowering You to Be You! https://mailchi.mp/fe2da5c9163a/seven-spiritual-truthsRemember Who You Are https://timikaschambers.com/Fulfill Your Divine Purpose Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/timikaschambersPodcast:  https://anchor.fm/timika-chambers

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