When I start questioning what others are doing around me, I look inward with self-reflection.  Am I participating in the things that I am questioning in my mind?  Are my actions and words congruent with my values?

I look to avoid carrying around anger and immediately replace it with compassion.  When I step back and evaluate with love, I become more understanding and regain my inner peace.

Disappointment might show up for a moment, but I quickly move to encouragement.   The situation might not be pleasant, but through prayer, I am guided back on path.  I have to listen for the opportunities and be willing to give Jesus control.

Self-reflection begins the moment I feel worry and stress.  For me, both of those things are a sign that I have taken back control.  I surrender again and continue to pray until my body regains inner peace.  Choosing confidence in Jesus, even when it takes numerous rounds of prayer to eliminate my stress and worry.

When I hear myself thinking or saying something prideful, my self-reflection is on high alert.  Overall I like to consider myself a humble person, but I have my moments of epic failure.  The important part is that I am able to recognize and learn from my mistakes.  My thoughts, actions, or words can’t be taken back, but I can work at eliminating anything prideful. 

I pray that, rather than being self-serving, I am someone who serves others.  There is great joy in giving and serving.  As I self-reflect, I pray that serving others is forefront in my life.

I appreciate and learn from the past and occasionally think about the future, but I live in the moment.  Every day I think about what it is that I can do to be closer to Jesus.  

The moment I stop centering myself on Jesus, I move off path.  I recently participated in a glassblowing workshop, and the moment I stopped rolling the rod, the heated glass quickly became distorted.  The same is true with me if I don’t center myself on staying true to my values.  I find myself off path. 

The reflection I see of myself is directly related to my ability to center myself on Jesus. 

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