Tag: healing

Let them~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

When you’re struggling, be aware of who enters your life unexpectedly.

These unexpected souls may be different than those who’ve wandered into your world in the past, they may be here to help or guide you.

If you feel lost, or you’re drowning in the messiness of life, or you’re in pain, you may not recognize these helpers when they arrive, you might even push them away.

Put your ego, judgment and stubbornness aside and accept that they are here to help and guide you through whatever you’re facing.

If you don’t have the strength to reach out for help, accept the help when others reach in.

No matter how strong, brave, smart or tough we think we are, none of us can do this alone.

There are those who have been sent to lift you up, bring comfort, wisdom, healing, and light…..let them.

Toni O’KEEFFE🔆

You are NOT your struggles~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

You are not, the struggles, the heartache, the pain, the storms or, the mud you’ve been through.

You are the courage, the strength, the wisdom and the light that got you through it.

You are wiser, stronger, more courageous and capable, than you give yourself credit for.

Seriously, just look how far you’ve come🤗❤️

Toni O’KEEFFE🔆

Accepting the painful parts if life~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

To fully love ourselves, and move our lives forward, we have to accept the experiences, the pain, the emotion, and the people, who have been a part of the journey.

There’s been many architects, engineers, and builders, involved in shaping who you are.
Each one brought wisdom, learning and growth. Some made you stronger, braver and more resilient. Others made you softer, kinder and more compassionate. They’ve all been important to your story.

Forgive the ones who made it hard.
Give thanks for those who offered you light and, embrace those who haven’t shown up yet, knowing that when they arrive, you’ve been put on each other’s path for a reason.

Toni O’KEEFFE🔆

Time for a time out~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Give yourself a time out;
🔆to rejuvenate,
🔆to reconnect with nature and your authentic self,
🔆to discover the forest, the shoreline or the view and linger safely wrapped in the healing power of nature,
🔆to be fully present and ponder the awe of you and everything around you,
🔆to explore your purpose in all of this universal magic,
🔆to enjoy a sense of peacefulness and calm,
🔆to exhale the busyness of your human life,
🔆to observe how absolutely amazing the natural world, you and life is,
And,
🔆to be your authentic self and fall in love with who you really are.

Peace comes from those moments that have no price tag. The moments that allow us to refuel and remember who we are and why we’re here.

You deserve a TIME OUT. Take one.

Toni O’KEEFFE🌹❤️

It a good day to start healing~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Today feels like a good day to start healing from whatevers hurting or haunting you.

It doesn’t matter how you got here.
What matters is how you muster the courage to move beyond it.

Healing can start by forgiving who or what hurt you, including forgiving yourself for the role you played or decisions you made, that led to your emotional or physical pain.

Forgiveness does not mean you condone or forget what happened. Forgiveness is the act of reclaiming control over your mental and physical well being so you can move on and live your best life.

When we forgive, we put the weight of our pain down and remove the power it has over us. Forgiveness allows peace to fill in the spaces where sorrow, guilt, regret, anger, grief or other pain once lived and, we begin to heal.

If you need help getting started; write down the things you want to heal from and who you need to forgive. Then, find your place of peace. This place might be a forest, the oceanside, a wide open field, the rivers edge, a mountain top, your garden or a quiet room with a view.

In this safe space set your words free. You can burn, bury, shred or flush, them away. Or, scream them out into the ether.

When you leave this place, leave what and who hurt you behind. If you feel your pain creeping back in. Go back to this place and reclaim your peace of mind.

Whether your pain is anchored in grief, regret, remorse, abuse, addiction, heartbreak, an accident, disease or other physical or emotional suffering; today’s a good day to start healing.

Pain is often where our greatest learning and growth takes place. Your pain can leave you paralyzed or, it can be the wind that sets you free.

Toni O’KEEFFE ~🌹❤️

Reach for the good stuff~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

When it all feels like too much;
the news, the weather, the loss,
the lies, the demands, the cost,
the noise, the political unrest,
the sadness, the brokenness, or,
whatever it is for you,
Pause
Unplug, step back, and
reach for the good stuff.
The beauty in nature,
the beauty in you,
the generosity and
kindness of those
who love you.
Laughter, music, art,
pets, flowers, sunshine,
rain, colourful sunsets,
your favourite cozy blanket,
the perfect cup of coffee,
the sound of the ocean,
a kiss from the wind,
and all the other
little miracles
that surround you.

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 ~🌹❤️

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 🌹❤️