Living A Wholly Life

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Day 126 of 2025- A wonderful Quote

 Hi Friends,

Rosa Parks once said: "The only tired I was, was tired of giving in."

On that December day in 1955, Parks made a stand by sitting down. Her refusal to give up her seat was not an act of defiance for attention, but a quiet, resolute declaration: enough was enough.

In that moment, her quiet resistance became a roar that awakened a movement. Her words remind us that there comes a point when yielding is no longer strength, it becomes surrender.

Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is say, “I won’t give in anymore.”

Let this be your mantra for as long as you need to.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita


Monday, May 5, 2025

Day 125 of 2025- Monday Focus Strategies

Hi Friends,

One of the greatest challenges I face on Mondays, especially during the first couple of hours, is staying focused and catching up on emails from Friday or the weekend. You might feel the same way.

I’ve learned not to force myself to focus when it’s just not there, especially if there are no urgent deadlines. Instead, I try to be gentle with myself and ease into the Monday rhythm. For me, being gentle means giving myself space, time to organize my thoughts, plan the week, and ease into tasks without diving headfirst into a flood of emails or back-to-back meetings.

As I have become more gentle with myself,  I actually become more productive and grounded as the day unfolds. So if Mondays feel a bit overwhelming for you too, maybe give yourself permission to slow down and start the week with intention rather than urgency.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace
Monita

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Day 124 of 2025-May 4th

 Hi Friends,

“And remember… the Force will be with you, always.” 

It’s just a whisper of a line in Star Wars, spoken gently by Obi-Wan Kenobi as Luke Skywalker steps into the unknown. 

This isn’t just science fiction poetry. It's a promise: that something deeper than fear walks with you. In the Star Wars world, the Force is everywhere, threaded through people, nature, even silence.

In our world, maybe the Force could be intuition. Or resolve. Or the voice in your gut that says, You’ve got this, even when everything else says otherwise.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Day 123 of 2025- A Relaxing Saturday

 Hi Friends,

I hope you’ve been keeping up your smiling streak this week and that it continues always.

For me, a quiet Saturday with nothing on the agenda is the perfect opportunity to relax, take a nap, and spend time with my kids and myself.

I really value moments of stillness and encourage you to carve out time for yourself, especially on the weekends. Sometimes, the best peace comes from simply doing nothing, just looking up at the sky and being present.

Enjoy your Saturday!

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Friday, May 2, 2025

Day 122 of 2025-Smile and Stress

Hi Friends,

How is your week going so far? Busy, for sure. As I was driving my kid home, I saw a dad carrying his child, who looked to be about a year old, and I noticed her beautiful smile. It brought a smile to my face.

Did you notice anyone smiling today? How about sharing a smile yourself? It truly helps reduce stress—whether you're ending your day or just starting it.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Day 121 of 2025-End and Beginning Of A New Month

Hi Friends,

We’ve just closed out April and are stepping into a brand new month, May. Take a moment to pause and reflect:

  • What were some of your key takeaways from April?
  • What moments brought you joy or excitement?
  • What challenges did you overcome, and what are you most grateful for?

As May begins, think about the goals you want to set.

  • What would you like to accomplish this month personally, professionally, or spiritually?
  • What habits do you want to build or let go of?
  • Where would you like to see yourself by the end of May?

Take this opportunity to reflect, refocus, and realign. Be grateful for how far you've come and stay committed to the path ahead. Keep moving forward with hope.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Day 120 of 2025- Wednesday's Reflection

 Hi Friends,

Oh, how I love the middle of the week. It is not the start full of pressure and it is not quite Friday yet. It is this quiet space in between, a moment to look ahead with excitement to the weekend.

And speaking of looking ahead, sometimes life surprises you, especially when people reveal who they truly are and it is not at all what you expected. In those moments, the best thing you can do is smile. Smile because now you know. Smile because truth, even when unexpected, is a gift. 

Everything is a gift so smile always.

Wishing you peace and happiness from my heart to yours!

Peace

Monita