Hugging is communication…

Hugging is 

The most beautiful form of communication 

that allows the other person to know 

beyond a doubt 

that they matter.

— AnxiousAndy 

Here here. Just sayin’ :) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl 

Emotional maturity looks like…

• Not engaging in conversations with people who are committed to misunderstanding you.
• Disengaging from other people’s drama.
• Not playing other people’s games.
• Not having to share your side of the story.
• Seeing the part you may play in situations.
• Learning that everyone has their own lens.
• Learning not to take things personally.
• Pausing before responding.
• Knowing that actions speak louder than words.
• Taking responsibility for your own life & choices.

— @h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e

With age, I’ve realized that some dynamics are more difficult than others. And this applies to love, family, friendships and colleagues. Even acquaintances and neighbours. Some people just rub each other the wrong way and there’s no fixing it. So I’m trying to limit time around such dynamics. Just sayin’  ;) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl 

Dreams reveal our emotional truth…

Psychologists say… 

• The happier you are the less sleep you require to function in every day life. Sadness increases the urge to sleep.
• Dreams reveal feelings that we’ve hidden or repressed because dreams are a reflection of our unconscious mind, our emotional truth.
• The unhappiest people in the world are the ones who care what everyone thinks about them.
• By thinking one positive thought every morning, you can psychologically trick your brain into being a happier person.
• Walking increases brain activity.
• Intelligent people are more likely to avoid conflict, which explains why some people notice everything but choose to say nothing.

— @quotesshotsofwisdom

I’ve often wondered about the more stressful, fearful dreams, that feel kinda movie-like. It’s worth investigating further, that’s for sure. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl 

Being happy doesn’t mean you have it all…

Remember, being happy doesn’t mean you have it all.

It simply means you’re thankful for all you have.

— Unknown 

I can certainly fall into the trap of wanting bigger (closet space, Lol!), better (business class anyone?), more (longer warm vacations!). But I also need to remind myself to appreciate and enjoy the lifestyle I already have, which is pretty comfortable. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl  

Some people are human medicine…

Some people are human medicine.

You spend an hour with them and everything feels better.

— Unknown 

We should spend more time around such people, right? And be someone who offers the same in kind (feel good, positive, calm, present, great listener?). Just sayin’ :) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl 

Things that exist, but you can’t see…

• All the compliments that people have thought of you but never shared.
• Your tiny cells fighting together to keep you alive. 
• How proud little you would be of the person you’ve become.
• You showing up in others’ dreams.
• Your endless potential and power to create whatever your heart desires.
• People thinking of you and smiling. 
• How much you’ve already healed. 

— @latenightepiphanies_

Being the touch’y-feel’y girl that I am, I love such sentiments. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl 

Life changes…

You lose love. You lose friends.

You lose pieces of yourself that you never imagined would be gone.

And then, without you even realizing it, these pieces come back.

New love enters. Better friends come along. And a stronger, wiser you 

is staring back in the mirror.

— Unknown

I have lost love. I have lost friends. I have faced betrayal (in love, friendship and at the hands of my mother!). I have survived divorce, job loss, near bankruptcy and a health scare. I find I’ve taken a keen interest in how I manage my emotions and thoughts during a crisis, particularly during the not knowing phase. The emotions feel scary. The thoughts are often worse. And thank GOD for my spiritual fall back, because this has allowed me to surrender, as best as possible, and let life be what it is. The brain wants to nail down facts and find solutions, comparing all the various scary scenarios. And this can be a brutal roller coaster ride. For me, leaning into faith brings a sense of calm and makes life feel more manageable. Just sayin’ :) Hugs and good luck. XO

Blessings,

Chatgirl