#inspirational

[viridianhorizon]

How dare you

Once upon a time, in the heart of a dark and rainy night, a creature appeared at an abbey, climbing through a window to into the room where the abbess was writing notes. It was a wretched beast, not quite human but neither did it resemble any animal that the abbess could name. It was dripping wet, with scarred skin and odd patches of thin, sparse fur, long cracked claws that scraped the stone floor, and sharp teeth so haphazardly scattered that it was hard to say whether there were two rows of teeth or one.

"What do you want, creature?" the abbess asked it calmly.

"I want to become a nun", the creature said. And there was no rule in the books that the abbess could remember that would prohibit a strange beast from becoming a nun, if it so desired. So, the beast was accepted into the abbey, and it took to life in the order as naturally as a shepherd dog to herding. She was a meticulous beast, first to wake and rise at dawn, neat and tidy with all tools and tasks she was given, dutiful and devout in all things.

No nun nor novice dared to question the creature's right to be there after the first time the she demonstrated that her teeth are not merely for decoration, and then apologised to the novice who had tried. The beast even graciously offered to mend the habit she had torn. After the incident, she was never bothered again. A handful of other postulants, novices and even a few of the nuns flocked to her, knowing that the creature would not allow anybody to be mistreated in her presence.

Watching the creature wolfishly lope across the abbey courtyard, with her ill-fitting, haphazardly placed cowl flopping as she went, the abbess contemplated the strange being. Despite of her sloppy, haphazard appearance, the beast really did have great potential to become a nun. A being so gentle and friendly could have done well just about anywhere, as would anyone so devout, but what made the creature such a good fit for monastic life was her love of routine. Waking up each morning at the same time, performing the same tasks and duties at the same time, the beast was not only tireless in her work, but actively delighted in regular routines. Which was why the abbey was such a good place for her, and she would one day make an excellent nun.

She was, without a doubt, a creature of habit.

[thepersonalwords]

Measure your life not by the dimension of your bank account but by the expansion of your kindness and love.

Debasish Mridha

[nonnienautskie]

Stand Tall, Hold On Tight

I plant my feet and grip with might, For I am here, standing tall, holding on tight. Through shadows deep and blinding light, I hold my ground with all my might. The soul grows strong through the brightest light, By standing tall and holding on tight.

[petitephilo]

[ahl-e-dil]

Your life will get significantly better once you realize everything does happen for a reason, it's all about changing your perspective. Every single situation you've been through, every little detail happened for a reason. The hardship you're going through right now is preparing you for something far greater so have sabr and trust the process.

"So surely with hardship, comes ease."

-Quran 94:5

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[behindboredeyes]

Things to remember

[reality-detective]

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[thomastanker02]

Taken from Prayer That Changes Everything by Stormie Omartian. God bless, Jesus loves you ✝️❤️

@cosmicfunnies @babyimlosingit

[somethingtocallmine]

[thepersonalwords]

Love is the best invisible net to catch hearts.

Debasish Mridha

[nonnienautskie]

💛Basking in the Sun☀️ (website: nonnie.bio.link)

Beneath the sky so vast and blue, I find a warmth both bright and true. The golden sun, with gentle grace, Kisses my breasts, lights up my face. Here in the sun, I come alive, Its golden touch helps my soul to thrive.