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  • Magic Book

    Magic Book

    What would y o u write?

    Image from FaceBook


    Cover photo by Jasper Benning

  • Post-It Notes 23

    Post-It Notes 23


    Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them.

    Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down.”

    -Unknown


    Cover photo from Pixabay

  • Water Keepers

    Water Keepers

    Algonquin Water Song

    Sing four times… one time for each of the 4 Directions



    Cover photo by Jong Marshes

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    Today’s Shot 48

    Creative Hangings

    A unique find in Bluffton, SC! I wanted to bring it home, artwork and all.

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    Today’s Shot 47

    Secret Places and Quiet Spaces

    Soul’s Retreat

  • Thoughts on Self-Love

    Thoughts on Self-Love

    “You’re worthy simply because you exist.”

    Terri Cole


    When we talk about self-care and self-love, there are so many ideas and examples of ways in which we can take care of ourselves, embrace who we are, and keep our own cup full so that we can share out of our overflow with others.


    Giving yourself some TLC:

    Emotionally

    Taking time for grief

    A hot bath

    A good book


    Physically

    A walk in nature

    Yoga

    A Massage


    Spiritually

    Quiet time

    Prayer time

    Taking time to journal dreams and messages

    Chanting


    Mentally

    Meditation


    Body, Mind and Spirit

    Aromatherapy

    Reiki


    Out of all the ideas I’ve read about or practiced (we are probably all familiar with at least some of these acts of self-care and love), I never considered the act of receiving compliments and praise as one of them.


    How do you talk to yourself?

    How do you talk about yourself?

    What do others compliment you on?


    When we deflect a compliment, we do not take responsibility for the work, talent, and effort we have put into our successes. We deny our own value. We belittle our own worth.

    A compliment is like being given a beautifully wrapped gift. – Terri Cole

    We receive the gift by saying, “Thank you!”

    When our response to a compliment is to deny its merit, it is like throwing the gift down and stomping on it.Terri Cole


    Do you deflect compliments by putting yourself down?


    For example:

    “That is a beautiful painting!”

    “Yes but, I messed this part up.”


    “Someone else can’t love you enough to create self-love. It’s only you that can take the actions that will create a good relationship with yourself… and true self-love creates self-esteem.”

    Terri Cole


    It’s an inside job 🌟


    Cover photo by Allie Smith

    Article photo by Christin Hume

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    Today’s Shot 46

    Grow in the Flow

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    Today’s Shot 45

    Upward Gaze

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    Today’s Shot 44

    Knot-Work

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    Today’s Shot 43

    Water’s Edge


    Manifest

    Bringing into focus,

    The ideas along the edge.

    Speak them,

    See them,

    Write them,

    Feel them,

    Manifest!