Category: Life Journey

Let them hang on to their whimsy bits~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Let them hang on to their whimsy~

Let them wander through forests and meadows, explore seasides and mud puddles. Let them dance, sing their whimsy songs, colour outside the lines, paint the sky, hang off clouds, dream their big dreams and tell their tall tales.

When we try to shut down an individuals, creativity and move them onto a path that’s not authentic for them, often, what we’re really doing, is crushing souls.

When we say things like; “grow up” “that’s stupid,” “that’s childish,” or “don’t be so ridiculous;” we might be robbing someone of their dreams, their creative gifts, their playfulness and taking away the thing that gives them joy.

The damage done with a few mocking comments takes only seconds to utter, but decades or an entire lifetime to repair.

Whether they’re four or 84, nurture their joyful, silly, whimsy bits. That spark of wonder is their light, and could evolve into a masterpiece, an important scientific discovery, a life’s work or might merely be the thing that allows an individual to cope in an often cold, critical and angry world.

Let them hang on to their whimsy bits.
That’s where the light resides in all of us.

Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️

Dreams can come true;

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey, peace, personal growth,

The field~

This sweet dream carried me away to a field of flowers, where I fell in awe of the tapestry of colour so brilliantly stitched together.

Floating above the field, I gazed down upon tall golden sunflowers reaching for the sky, lupins exploding in hues of purple and blue, sunny daffodils and wild crocus all sharing the same soil and blooming side-by-side.

Crimson poppies, delicate white daisies and purple bachelor buttons their stems splendidly entangled, grew freely, no fences, no boarders, just beautiful wide open space allowing their roots to stretch and grow.

Rays of sunlight touched each flower, and bounced off dew-drops, making every flower sparkle. Tiny delightful buttercups dancing between it all, knit this rich bouquet of diverse colours, scents, sizes and varieties together.

Bees, butterflies, birds and bugs of every type, moved above, below and upon the tapestry doing their part. How wonderfully all life here cooperated, grew, bloomed and thrived perfectly together, it was stunning.

Then a single dandelion, falling to seed at the end of her days, but still so beautiful, called to me and asked me if I’d like to make a wish upon her, I did. I was moved that in her final moments of life, she still had something to offer, and she offered it to me.

As I continued to float above this kaleidoscope of grace and peacefulness, the flowers became us; me, you, my family, my neighbours, strangers and I knew this peaceful field was showing me, how life could be, how life should be.

I drifted back to this world, and woke, with new hope and optimism for our own diverse, and colourful human garden.

Toni O’Keeffe🌹❤️

Don’t make them ask~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Don’t make them ask~

Leave the light on, and,
stay with him until he falls asleep.

Stop talking, and listen,
not only to his words,
but to his actions,
his silence and his tears.

Walk quietly beside her
so she can feel your presence.

Hold his hand until
he wants you to let go.

Wrap your arms around her
while she weeps.

Sit with him in silence,
so he doesn’t feel the
emptiness that surrounds him.

Don’t ask what’s wrong,
because she’s not sure.

People in pain, suffering
with grief, depression, anxiety
or loneliness don’t always know
how to ask for what they need.

Don’t make them ask.

Toni O’KEEFFE ~🌹❤️

Dream anyway

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in be you, follow your path, Life Journey, Personal Growth, Reflection, Toni O’KEEFFE

Not every race will be won,
Not every dream will come true,
Not everyone you love, will love you back.
Not every goal will be reached.

Run anyway,
Dream anyway,
Love anyway.
Reach anyway

Every step in the wrong direction,
every dream that fades,
every love thats lost,
every unfulfilled goal.
puts you on the path towards
what and who is meant for you.

Nothing you do is ever wasted, nothing.
There is wisdom, lessons and growth in everything, even the most painful of things.

Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️

It’s not your battle

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in follow your path, Life Journey, seek less, dreams, simple life,, Toni O’KEEFFE

The next time you find yourself walking into a battle, confrontation, debate or an argument, ask yourself if you really need to be there.

Not every battle cry is meant to be answered. Some provide the opportunity to rise above whatever (or whoever) is trying to provoke you.

Of course not all conflict should be avoided. Sometimes conflict is healthy and necessary. Conflict can stimulate new ideas, challenge our thinking, lead to problem solving and foster creativity.

However, when emotions are highly charged or, our ethics or morals feel compromised, or, we don’t feel heard or understood, or, we’re recycling the same old arguments and conflicts with individuals who are disrespectful and manipulative, we might be putting our self esteem and mental well-being at risk.

You CAN walk away from the toxic people, relationships, environments or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, that try to call you into battle.

You don’t have to show up for every conflict that invites you in. Your greatest victories may be realized in the battles you never fight ☮️.

Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️

Be the lighthouse

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Before you decide to;
“put somebody in their place”
“show them the door”,
“read them the riot act”
“take them down”
“teach them a lesson”
“tear a strip off them”
“bully them”
or
“seek revenge”
…..ask yourself if that’s what they really need.
When people are struggling, trying to cope with the chaos and pain in their lives, they don’t need another storm, they need a lighthouse.
Be kind
Be compassionate
Be the lighthouse.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️