Looking inward

Self-reflection is the ability to look inside ourselves.

 Examining our feelings, habits, strengths, weaknesses... 

helps us gain a better understanding of ourselves 

 and empowers us to make better choices...

Picture yourself...

Picture yourself as a woman who... 

looks for the good in others,

is happy in her own skin,  

speaks from her heart,

forgives easily...

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Reality

The only thing that exists in life is love...
Anything that is not seen as love, is ego's point of view... 
Guilt, judgement, fear, blame... are all weapons 
that ego uses to strengthen itself... 

Holding on loosely

We never have to worry about losing something 

if we're always willing to relinquish it...

Soulful living

Passion is the fuel that feeds our soul.

In giving our whole heart to passion,

there is a flow of energy from it

that will never empty out…

Love is the sweetest thing

Love her pink hair and pretty smile...

If love is the sweetest part of life, why would we pick and choose who we give it to or put up barriers to protect ourselves from it? The answer is that we're afraid of getting hurt. But haven't we already tasted the bitterness of hurt and survived (or thrived)? And unless we are completely numb, we will get hurt again. It's part of the journey. We can choose to let fear be our shield or generously offer love, kindness, patience... to everyone...

An exchange of love

Relationships are exchange of giving and receiving... 
If one person is making all the deposits and the other is withdrawing, 
there is no foundation for trust, respect, equality, mutual love... 

A lasting bond

A healthy relationship (marriage, friends, family) is a partnership built on honest communication, genuineness, and the ability to be revealing (flaws and all)... There's nothing safe or secure about being with someone who always agrees with us or uses flattery to make us feel good... A good partner will challenge us, nurture us, and always tell the truth, even if we don't like hearing it... 

Personal growth

Life lessons are not always easy, but it's better to choose uncomfortableness over numbness. When we run from our lessons, we not only miss the gift life is offering, 
but to numb ourselves, may require closing off our hearts... 

To thy own self be true...

My brother, mom, and I...

Many of us are people-pleasers. My mom was not. Even as she neared death, she was true to herself. She refused to let the doctors treat her lung cancer aggressively. She knew when she had enough... When I think of all the years I spent trying to make others happy because I didn't have the courage to be real, I can appreciate the strength it took for mom to live by her own convictions. I used to think she was selfish, but now I think perhaps she was wise. Years of working on my own issues with co-dependency has given me a deeper understanding and appreciation for my mom... 

Humility

The path to God is a humble one. 

Don’t bring pride along 

or you will quickly lose your way.

Pursuing passion

Love this new vendor at the Farmer's Market

She has taken cookies to a whole new level...

They are not only fun to look at, but yummy to eat...

There's no doubt that pursuing passion comes with risks. But desire it so deeply that you won’t hesitate when you come to a fork in the road where you must choose between your old life or a new one. Though you may not know what adventures lie ahead, risk everything to find out. For it is only in choosing what matters to your soul, will you know how it feels to be truly alive...

Through the grace of God...

It's taken a lifetime to figure out what my soul desires... 
I am passionate about teaching love & forgiveness... 
Helping women to see their inner beauty and light.. 
Using my art, dolls, photography, words... to make people smile...  
Living a life that is simple, peaceful, and purposeful...

Serenity

It is the season for joy.

Free of desire, I am content 

to lie in the grass and just breathe 
in the mystery of life...

Celebrating love

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone... There are no words to express how 
truly grateful I am for each and every one of you except to say "thank you"
for making my life richer, fuller, more meaningful. I feel honored and blessed 
to walk this journey called "life" with such amazing people...

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