Clutter...

Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.

- Eleanor Brown (American New York Times/international bestselling novelist, anthologist, teacher).

It’s so easy to go into auto-pilot, accumulating stuff and who wants to spend time cleaning out closets and storage boxes when you can have fun doing something else. I’ve been clearing out my devices of late to make space for new and exciting apps and I’m surprised at how freeing it is. On some level, outdated music/photo’s/relationships are very heavy. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

What is needed...

The planet does not need more “successful people.” The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers and lovers of all kinds.

- Dalai Lama

Food for thought, isn’t it. Kinda takes the pressure off needing to be a rock star at something, when nothing’s jumping out. I spent years trying to figure out what my driving passion is. Turns out, I have lots and lots of enthusiastic interests and not one of them has turned into a career, despite my determined efforts. Of course, the story isn’t over yet... Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Our happiness...

Being happy is a very personal thing and it really has nothing to do with anyone else.

- Unknown

Interesting thought. Certainly, we are affected by others/events; a troublesome colleague, over-bearing manager, controlling spouse, misbehaving children, a road rager, job loss, rising cost of living and on and on. I guess it’s all in how we manage ourselves, our thoughts and emotions. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Do our bit?....

I had a stimulating philosophical discussion with a dear froend over coffee this morning and we shared our concerns around societal ills and the scariest parts of human nature. We fretted about whether there could ever be a solution to inequalities and injustices in the world. Then we had the refreshing realization that if we do one little thing to make the world a better place, for a start, maybe that’s enough. Just sayin’ :). Hugs. xo

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Afraid to know...

We want answers but we’re afraid to ask. Sometimes the truth hurts and so we lie to ourselves.”

- r.h. Sin

What are we in denial about? My favourite therapist says half the battle is acknowledging and then feeling around our issues. Then we can maybe let them go. Just sayin’ ;) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Our time...

There’s only one thing more precious than our time and that’s who we spend it on.

- Leo Christopher, Author

My favourite therapist says we should always be true to ourselves and others, which may mean spending less time with people... even if it’s friends and/or family. Just sayin’ :)

Blessings,

Chatgirl

Faith over worry...

You can create anything you want, but to do that you must follow the principles of the law. Eliminate all doubt and replace it with the full expectation that you will receive what you are asking for. If you are not receiving what you are asking for, it is not the law that has failed. It means that your doubt is greater than your faith.

- The Secret

I do battle with this a lot. Fear/worry vs faith and believing my wishes will come true. One thing I know for sure is that worry never helps me. It just causes more stress. They say take a deep breath, or many deep breaths, and try to blank the mind. Just sayin’ :) Hugs.

Blessings,

Chatgirl