Release It

As much as I love the simple, quiet life,

and try to keep to that plan,

life has a way of showing up and just taking over sometimes.

The what-ifs overwhelm me.

The uneasiness consumes my thoughts and keeps me inching 

towards the rabbit hole of the dark unknowns ahead.

I'm learning better coping mechanisms with every battle I face.

Like focusing on the present, self-care, ( yesterday: time of reflection,

breathwork, prayer, yoga *above, tea, reaching out for help, and a nice walk. 

I didn't make the chocolate balls. Maybe today. )

Also focusing on gratitude, and trusting in my Higher Power. God.

A lot of my anxiety originates from negative experiences

from my past that influenced  my perceptions of life,

and the way I viewed God.

It's all been a process of unlearning and learning.

I still have a load of learning to do....

mostly, in my ability to trust.

I do have faith that I will be guided in the best possible direction,

 (along with my side of trust issues..)

 and I will have the wisdom and strength necessary 

to get through the scary unknows.

Time and time again, I pop out on the other side of the what-ifs,

a little weary, but also wiser and with a stronger faith than before.

"Casting the whole of your care

[all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all]

on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully."

1Peter 5:7

xoxo

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Laughter Yoga

I had an awareness that I was being watched during

a yoga pose "to boost mood",

(I giggled at the thought...)

then...I turned to see the cat giving me this look.

Spontaneous laughter ensued.

Effective.

"The most beautiful things in life are not things.

They're people and places and memories and pictures.

They're feelings and moments and smiles and laughter."

xoxo

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Snowy Forcast

The snow is expected more in the South (Mom),

my kiddo is heading North.

Short ribs simmering in the crockpot, twinkle lights aglow,

and restorative yoga the cue for our cat.

" It is better to execute a plan and see what happens

then to make 'Let's see what happens' your plan."

xoxo

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July

"Life--how curious is that habit that makes us

think it is not here, but elsewhere."

Simplicity has been a serious ideal for this gal.

It's all about less.

Less noise.

Less consuming.

Less worry.

Less complaining.

Less social media.

Less of the things that zap my energy.

More life experiences.

 More of the simple pleasures.

More time doing what I love...

and being with the people I care about.

Hugs and love ! 💖