Behind every
adult is an
inner child
who’s hurting
and yearning
to be seen, heard,
loved, and safe.
❤️
Take care of
yourself in ways
that make your
inner child feel
completely whole,
and absolutely
safe. Give them
the love and care
you needed as a child✨
Toni O’KEEFFE 🔆
No matter how heavy life gets, make time to stop, put it all down, and have some fun. Be silly, blow bubbles, snuggle your fur babies, laugh, splash in puddles, run into the waves, walk in the forest, jump on the trampoline, dig in the garden, ride your bike, dance to your tunes or dance in the rain, but, get out there and play.
It’s these lighthearted moments that relieve the pressure, clear the mind, move the body and give us a reprieve from the heavy and painful parts of life. Play time is important no matter how old we are.
So dig out and dust off your play clothes, and go get your “play” on.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
If my spiritual beliefs, my gay friends, the colour of my skin, the company I keep, the size of my body, my clothes, my hair, my taste in music, the language I speak, or anything else I do or anyone does, that doesn’t harm you, but offends you, look in the mirror and ask yourself, WHY?
What is it you’re afraid of?
We come into the world with a huge capacity to love, it’s our natural state. No matter what circumstances we’re born into, we’re all born with a heart ready to love.
Hate and intolerance are learned behaviour and stem from fear, ignorance and insecurity, often passed on by others.
Of course, we’ll disagree, debate and have different perspectives on things. That’s normal. It’s through civil conversations and debate that we learn and grow. These are healthy outlets and not the same as racism, hate, bullying or berating those who think, look or act differently than we do.
So, rather than living in a state of fear or ignorance about something or someone, choose to be curious and learn about it or them.
Learning about each other fosters compassion, kindness, understanding, acceptance and, erodes fear and insecurity.
We’re not supposed to be the same. It’s the diversity of our human population that has allowed humanity to grow and achieve extraordinary innovations in the areas of technology, medicine, science, engineering, agriculture, space exploration, artistic creation, and so much more, BECAUSE WE ARE DIFFERENT.
Yup, there will be some people we never agree with or get along with, doesn’t mean we have to hurt or kill them.
We’re one human family, living on one planet, under one sun. Our chances of survival will be a whole lot better if we all start getting along.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
“You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one”
~ John Lennon
Wisdom~ 🦉
Wisdom is the gift that comes after every loss, every error in judgment, every heartache and every wrong turn.
She is the sage whisper that comes in your dreams, offering the insight allowing you to surrender, trust and let go.
She is the awakening during those ahh-ha moments, when you’re grateful for the hurt, the lesson and the learning.
She does not judge, she wants only whats best for you. She is the gentle knowing that acceptance and forgiveness, bring peace and growth.
She is always with you. She has been since the beginning. She is the light on the path guiding you home.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
One day you’ll;
🌷stop trying to impress others,
🌷no longer feel the need to win every race or argument,
🌷stop explaining yourself and forcing connections that feel uncomfortable,
🌷realize your peace and your energy is sacred,
🌷stop chasing people and things that are not meant for you,
🌷stop wanting more and be grateful for what you have,
🌷walk away before your soul becomes heavy,
🌷appreciate simple things, like, calm mornings, good people, a good book, the sites and sounds of the natural world, and a life that’s not hurried or rushed.
And when this day arrives, you will bask in the beauty, the wisdom and growth you’ve acquired along the way, and settle into the most comfortable and joyful part of life.
Now, you just have to pick the day.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
Let them linger in the magic of
their wonder years.
Let them play, dream, be silly, build sand castles and make lots of colourful messes.
Let them grow into who they’re meant to be, not who you want them to be.
We need their creativity, playfulness, imagination and their light, to build us a better world.
So, let them.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
We all have days where life feels heavy. Days where you just feel off and don’t know who, what or where you’re supposed to be. Days where the demands, the change coming at you or the sadness, can be overwhelming. You might not know where these feelings are coming from, but, there they are.
But also know this; no matter what’s going on around you or what the world throws at you, there’s purpose and learning in all of it. Even the really painful bits.
Your soul knows what it’s here to do. It understands the challenging times, and the hard stuff life throws at you.
Trust that your soul is taking care of you as you go through these difficult days. Listen to the inner voice of your very wise little soul, she has a plan, and holds the secrets to everything.
No matter what you’re going through, know that you’re okay, and know that your precious soul is always, always, safe.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
Love is not always,
loud, public, flashy
or wrapped in a bow.
Sometimes, it’s the
calm presence of
someone who cares.
It’s the reassuring
voice of a parent
or friend cheering
you on.
It’s the ones who
show up when life
gets hard. It’s
supportive and kind.
It might be a hug,
a hand to hold or
a shoulder to cry
(or laugh) on.
Sometimes, love is,
messy hair, sunshine
sweatpants, and
a furry wet nose.
Love looks different
to all of us. It’s shaped
by our experiences,
values, personalities,
even our DNA.
You decide what
love looks like to you,
then, bask in it.
We don’t have to
agree on a single
definition of love,
to know that the
world needs more of it.
Live and let live,
Love and let love.
Toni O’Keeffe🌈🔆
Whatever it is; grief, depression, heartache, disappointment, anger, jealousy, sadness, guilt, fear or loneliness, SIT WITH IT.
Pause and fully experience the emotion without trying to fix, judge, or run away from “it”. Observe it with curiosity, then ask, “What is this feeling trying to teach me.”
When we sit with our uncomfortable emotions rather than suppress them, we gain insight into our unmet needs, personal triggers, and our behaviour patterns.
There’s purpose, wisdom and healing when we surrender and allow those feelings to guide us and just be what they’re supposed to be.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
The clouds can only hold so much pressure before they burst and rain falls.
We’re similar, we can only take so much before the pressure builds and we burst (metaphorically).
But there’s lots we can do before it gets to that point;
~ learning to say no,
~practicing meditation and mindfulness,
~ engaging in creative expression,
~ regular self-care (including proper nutrition, sleep, and exercise)
~ nurturing an attitude of gratitude,
~ journaling,
~ talking to someone,
and
~ setting boundaries will help.
We’re basically beautiful little rain clouds. We have to take care of ourselves so we’re prepared to weather the storms that come with this extraordinary human journey. And, when things do get too heavy, you’re allowed to let them go.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
The Whimsey Angel 