“To live will be an awfully big adventure.”
-Peter Pan
Finding Your Purpose - Quotes
“The one thing that you have that nobody else has is You. Your voice, your mind, your story, your vision. So write and draw and build and play and dance and live only as you can.”
-Neil Gaiman
Kindness Matters - Quotes
Being rude is easy. It does not take any effort and is a sign of weakness and insecurity. Kindness shows great self-discipline and strong self-esteem. Being kind is not always easy when dealing with rude people. Kindness is a sign of a person who has done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding and wisdom. Kindness is a sign of STRENGTH.
Let the Light Flow through You - Quotes
The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love. -John Muir (quotes about the light in us all)
Self-Love - Quotes
Love yourself first, and everything else fall in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.
Lucille Ball
Why forgive?
What I am sure of is that it feels so much better to forgive. When we are tolerant and understanding of others as well as ourselves, it makes it easier to forgive. Forgiveness allows you to be free and to be at peace. Forgiveness doesn't make you a doormat. Boundaries are essential to every relationship, even with yourself. What you allow, will continue. But we can have both, forgiveness in our hearts and boundaries!
Putting Words to Feelings
Putting words to feelings actually makes the feelings feel less intense. It feels validating when we put words to our feelings. This has been helpful to me because as I am searching for a support group that could help me feel supported and validated, I realize, while it is still beneficial to talk to others, simply (or not so simply) putting words to your feelings is a great way to get that validation on your own.
Podcasts that will Change Your Life
Podcasts that will change your life because… you are what you listen to.
Untouched by judgment...
I love the feeling of when you are in this state of being where words as thoughts just flow…untouched by judgment.
Instead of asking... Try reframing...
Why is this happening to me? … What can I learn from this situation?
Should you continue or Stop?
If you ever find yourself wondering why you continue to do something you don't seem to enjoy anymore, ask yourself why you began in the first place. You'll either find the reasons to continue or the reasons to stop.
How can you connect with the people around you?
Smile, Make eye contact, Use the person’s name, Invite to spend time, Ask Questions, Listen and Learn, Open up about yourself, Keep it positive, Compliment them, Find common ground, Be Present, Thank them, Be yourself
Don't give up - Keep Going
I know some days it seems like you’re spinning your wheels and you can see no real end in sight. But when you look back on your journey and you look at what you have accomplished so far, remember that it took all those steps and accomplishments to get you where you are today.
Fisherman's Camp - Murrieta, California
Hiking Adventures - Nature, Animals, Pets Photography - Sometimes I don’t feel like hiking and being physical, but once I am out there, I am so glad I went. It’s always exactly what I need to refresh, inspire and bring clarity.
How can we transmute negativity into positivity?
It is not always easy to just decide to be positive and then POOF we’re good. It takes awareness and intentional work.
Trauma Invalidation
Not being heard, seen, validated can weigh severely on someone. It can bring up feelings of unworthiness and being unloved and not liked…rejected. It can feel you are being further isolated than you were before you tried to share. It can be devastating. It’s okay to feel all that. It doesn’t make you weak. It makes you human. It hurts to feel, but it’s necessary and you aren’t any less “spiritual” or “together” or “strong” because you allow the negative feelings. Feeling is how we get through it.
Quotes about New Beginnings
It’s never too late to become who you want to be. I hope you live a life that you're proud of, and if you find that you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start over. -F. Scott Fitzgerald
Quotes about New Beginnings, starting over, it’s never too late.
Holiday Wishes, Quotes, Affirmations and Funnies
Holiday wishes, season greetings and Holiday quotes.
The little things in life are actually the Big things.
Quotes about how the best things in life are often the small things we may take for granted and are also FREE.
What are you currently reading?
I love to read. I love listening to audiobooks. I love improving myself and becoming a better, more confident and competent human being and mother. It doesn’t solve all of my problems, but it does give me a little relief and helps me deal with things in a better way. Here are some quotes about reading that really touched me or amused me.