Brooke Stamnes

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• Monday Mantra •
“Do the things that scare you.”

When you come to a crossroads - choosing between doing something that scares you or playing it safe - I would argue that the bigger regret is in never trying.

Playing it safe seems like a good option - and don’t get me wrong it can be - but when fear is the only thing keeping you from taking that leap, you may miss out on something that could be even better than you imagined.

Because when you take the risk, no matter the outcome, you gain something.

You learn.
You grow.
You discover something you love.
You prove to yourself that you are capable of more than you thought.

And sometimes, you realize that the thing you were so afraid of wasn’t nearly as scary as you made it out to be.

We only get one life..

So do the things while you have the chance.

Take the trip.
Try the class.
Say yes.
Put yourself out there.
Take the leap.

Your future self might just thank you for being brave enough to try.

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Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

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• Monday Mantra •
“You’re creating your future memories today.”

Don’t get so busy that you forget to live.

We’re so often focused on what’s next - the next goal, the next trip, the next milestone, the next chapter - that we forget to actually be present for the one we’re living.

But one day, you’ll look back on today.

The ordinary Tuesday.
The coffee with a friend.
The spontaneous plans.
The family dinner.
The outfit you loved wearing.
The little moments you almost overlooked.

And you’ll realize these were the days you were creating memories from.

So take the moment when it’s presented to you.

Say yes to the plans.
Take the picture.
Stay a little longer.
Laugh a little louder.
Put your phone down and be there.

Don’t wait for life to become more exciting before you start living it.

Because the life you’re living right now is becoming the life you’ll one day look back on.

Make sure you’re giving your future self something beautiful to remember.

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Psalm 90:12
“So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.”

• Monday Mantra •
“Don’t hold your happiness hostage until something great happens.”

It seems like we are all going through life thinking:

“Once I have this, I’ll be happy”
“If I could just do this, I’ll be happy”
“When I buy this, I’ll be happy”

Unfortunately - but also fortunately - happiness doesn’t quite work like that.

We can’t put our happiness on hold while we wait for the next big thing to happen.

Because there is so much happiness waiting for us in the ordinary moments happening daily..

Hearing your favorite song.
Feeling the sun on your skin.
Laughing until your stomach hurts.
A really good meal.
Having a rainy day movie night.
A spontaneous adventure.
Or.. a quiet morning with nowhere to be.

Happiness is all around us.

Don’t miss the life you’re living while waiting for the life you think will make you happy.

The great moments are wonderful - but so are the little ones.

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Philippians 4:11
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.”