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Tag: relationships
JUST LET IT GO
Whatever “it” is, just let it go. Don’t worry about what they said about you. Let go of what happened at work. Don’t be mad if someone didn’t call you back. Let go of the anger and hurt of not being invited. Just let that stuff go. It’s too heavy, it prevents you from laughing,… Continue reading JUST LET IT GO
Monday Notes: Low-Maintenance vs High-Maintenance Relationships
A few months ago, I was talking to my daughter about some relationship challenges I was having. I’d decided I no longer need to be in relationship with certain people. “I think it’s just COVID, Mama,” she said. “The pandemic taught me that I don’t have to be running around doing all these things for… Continue reading Monday Notes: Low-Maintenance vs High-Maintenance Relationships
Honesty and Acceptance is What Will Heal the Hurt in a Broken Relationship
What I say here may not apply to you, but it is what has helped me heal and feel better in a romantic relationship that didn't work. I hope something helps you. The first thing I had to do was be brutally honest with myself about why the relationship was not working and if it… Continue reading Honesty and Acceptance is What Will Heal the Hurt in a Broken Relationship
It’s Okay To Walk Away From Selfish Abusive People
We gave up parts of our life for them, time and again All to find out it was only their needs that mattered They'd take as much as we'd give, even asking for more And it wasn't appreciated They would not help us in our time of need It was others that helped us Those… Continue reading It’s Okay To Walk Away From Selfish Abusive People
I’ve Never Subscribed to the Best Friend Thing
I've never subscribed to the best friend thing. Labeling one friend as my 'bestie'. The reason why is because I love all my friends for different reasons and would not want any of them to feel less than another friend, or hurt. It can be hurtful. Maybe not intentionally. But if I were to say… Continue reading I’ve Never Subscribed to the Best Friend Thing
Letting People Be Responsible for Their Own Lives
When people are not responsible for their own lives and happiness it can hurt those that love them by putting a burden on them - a burden that is not theirs. We cannot give others happiness, security, stability, health, etc. - they have to find it in themselves. When we try to give them these… Continue reading Letting People Be Responsible for Their Own Lives
Scattered
Been using much of my energy on fillers. Doing things that steal my inspiration and waste time. I go to work, come home, eat and straighten the house, then watch Youtube. This past week I've been on vacation. Actually a staycation. I let myself go to the casino and since I won a little money… Continue reading Scattered
Live a Fulfilling Life To Attract Your Next Partner
I've read numerous dating posts about being proactive in finding your next partner. Get out there and date - it's all about the numbers! This is the main advice I hear or read. I followed this for a number of years and I found that it kept me focused on that only and the rest… Continue reading Live a Fulfilling Life To Attract Your Next Partner
Alcohol Is The Alcoholic’s First Love
He was so good to me when we were together. But eventually, he'd ghost me and I'd break up with him. During the break-up I was confused how he could seem like he loved me so much then turn around and ghost me a few days later. Eventually he'd come back and we'd do it… Continue reading Alcohol Is The Alcoholic’s First Love
Writing Prompt: When You Love Yourself First, Everything Else Falls Into Place
I invite you to write about this subject on your site, then share the link to that writing in the comments below on this page. This will help bring traffic to your site and a nice collection of thoughts and ideas on the subject. If you do share the link in the comments below, I… Continue reading Writing Prompt: When You Love Yourself First, Everything Else Falls Into Place
On Being Present
She didn't even hear me. Ugh, that was a little embarrassing. Shake it off. What do I do? There's no one else to talk to. Guess I'll look at Pinterest and be on my phone too. She starts laughing, showing me a funny video clip. I say something about it and... she doesn't hear me...… Continue reading On Being Present
Be Spontaneous
We all have a busy life and we all only have a certain amount of time to keep our lives in order. Sometimes a fun spur of the moment invitation will come up when we planned to clean the house or get the laundry done and we will be tempted to say no because it… Continue reading Be Spontaneous
Single Women, Please Realize Your Worth
We hear and read about how we should realize our worth all the time. We think we get it, and we do until someone charms us. The attention feels good, especially if we haven't had that kind of attention in a while. We can find out the person is broken in some way - maybe… Continue reading Single Women, Please Realize Your Worth
Your Energy Is Precious; Spend It Wisely
Are you unhappy with how your life is turning out? If so, consider what you are spending your energy on. Maybe there are some situations or people you need to let go of. Our energy is precious and is what will bring us our dreams but we need to use it for our dreams and… Continue reading Your Energy Is Precious; Spend It Wisely
Tough Times Always Pass
I've found the tough times always pass, no matter how horrible it may seem at the time. Many times a certain situation changed due to changing my perspective on it. Many times a certain situation changed by focusing on what was happening NOW, rather than the problem. Many times a certain situation changed because I… Continue reading Tough Times Always Pass
Self Love Breaks The Cycle Of Abuse
I've recently had something blow up in my face that at first felt traumatic. But within the next couple of days, it made me see why I've had toxic relationships in my life and therefore will help me to stop the cycle. Without going into too much detail, the thing that happened was that my… Continue reading Self Love Breaks The Cycle Of Abuse
Experience Joy by Being in the Now
When I am completely focusing on my passions, I feel completely fulfilled. Usually this state takes no effort. For me it usually happens in the morning and lasts a few hours, then when there are things that need doing, like work, errands or chores, I am taken out of that wonderful flow. If I do… Continue reading Experience Joy by Being in the Now
Love Yourself First
I met someone about a year ago. Felt we had a great spiritual connection from the first date on. He was very attentive and wore his heart on his sleeve. We had good times. Felt like a hole in my heart had been filled. But I overlooked red and yellow flags because of the connection… Continue reading Love Yourself First
How Speaking Your Truth When You Are Mistreated Can Help You
What is speaking your truth? It is speaking how you truly feel. It's not always necessary, but sometimes it is. In some situations, it can be better to leave things unsaid. We may disagree about something somebody says or does but it's just a difference in opinion and speaking our truth may cause hard feelings… Continue reading How Speaking Your Truth When You Are Mistreated Can Help You
Letting Things Be
Sometimes there's situations in life we'd like to resolve, but it seems any action taken would just make things worse. The reason it makes things worse is because we are trying to control things and get the outcome we want. We really don't have control of any outcome...
Lifestyle Incompatibility – Don’t Settle
I have energy today! For the past few months I have felt like something was zapping my energy on a daily basis. In hindsight, I now know what it was. I thought I was enjoying time with him. The reality is that I enjoyed feeling like I had a partner and not being by myself.… Continue reading Lifestyle Incompatibility – Don’t Settle
Self Empowerment Tarot Reading
Hi! This is the first reading I have decided to do. I wanted this to be a quick reading about general advice from God in regards to your self empowerment journey. I prayed to be a clear channel before doing this reading. I have the decks I used towards the bottom of this blog and… Continue reading Self Empowerment Tarot Reading
Don’t Settle for Being an Option Ladies
We need to think of ourselves as queens when we date. Would a queen settle for being an option? Nope. Would a queen compete? Nope. Why should we do it? If a man brags to you that he has options, let him be free to all his options. It would be rude, inconsiderate and disrespectful… Continue reading Don’t Settle for Being an Option Ladies
Ideas and Advice for How To Live a Joyful and Empowered Life. 