#087: Where To Start When Life Isn't Working Out

The origin of the word "frantic" is a word that means "insane/gone mad." In a culture of fear, life gets noisy and feels frantic. Sometimes it seems we're at war with ourselves.  Who we are and how we spend our lives gets out of sync. We need some quiet to decide which way to shift—away from what has become normal, that feels anything but healthy. QUIET is a gift in a culture of love.  Will you give yourself permission to trust some quiet time to synchronize your life in a way that feels like peace, instead of war?  When we intentionally allow our thoughts to wander in quiet times, we can discover what's out of sync. We can settle on a foundation of core values that remind us who we are and what we believe.  And moving forward, we can choose a road map that helps us position ourselves differently in relationships so that our lives move in the direction of our values, instead of just in the direction of the noise. This episode offers some helpful ideas about discovering your own core values and also gives a clear roadmap that works in sync with the way the human heart was designed to live in peace. We also offer these 4 TAKEAWAYS: This week's key principle is: Sync your life with truth. Ask for help when you feel like you're stuck in a ditch. One simple adjustment can bring great relief. Adjust in the direction of truth. Love will help you. We often become "famous" while we are still immature—or when we're wounded. We sometimes forget that immaturity is not how the human heart is wired to thrive. Immaturity is a season; not a ditch to die in.  Learning to live in alignment with your values isn't always convenient, but it's affirming and empowering. It's not easy, but it's simple when the truth is clear. Fighting against lies is not the same thing as living in truth. Truth is something we learn from a source we trust. It is when we live in truth that others benefit from our strength—and grow stronger, too. Thank you for joining us to build cultures of love around the world. JOIN THE CAUSE at https://loveisfearless.com/ We mention these resources in this episode:  How To Sync Your Life With Your Values by Janet Newberry https://www.janetnewberry.com/post/how-to-sync-your-life-with-your-values 7 Reasons Why You Need Quiet Time https://psychcentral.com/blog/7-reasons-why-you-need-quiet-time/ Mercy Me—Best News Ever https://youtu.be/XyBMEDKiKaI