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Tag: life
~ Life is better with sunshine.
Sometimes the warmth and light we need, shows up in the form of a happy, cheerful, little soul who radiates the light that lifts us up and warms our heart for a little while. They are the sunshine in our rainy days.
They may not be there all the time, but when they show up, they add the brightest of colours to our life. They shine their light for us when we can’t find our own, and wrap us in their glow when the world has made us cold.
Let them know how grateful you are for the smiles, the joy, the light, the giggles, the hugs and the warmth they bring into your life.
It might be the lady at the post office, the elderly gentleman that smiles and says hello every time you pass on the street, your neighbour‘s dog, your cat, or, the amazon delivery guy. It doesn’t matter where the light comes from, happy is happy, no matter how it arrives, so let them know they make a difference.
Have a happy day and when you can,
be the sunshine in someone’s life☀️💛
Toni O’KEEFFE🔆
Growing well~
Growing well is a gift we give ourselves. It’s the license we’re born with to put our physical, mental and spiritual well-being first, and make decisions without the voices of judgement, criticism, pressure or burden of other peoples expectations upon us.
Growing well is not about growing old. It’s about growing happy, peacefully, growing authentically by listening to the voice within and becoming who we’re meant to be.
We can start growing “better” by letting go of the beliefs, behaviours, attitudes and guilt placed upon us by friends, family, society and ourselves to be, act, look, live or think a certain way and, accept ourselves and the wisdom we possess thats always guiding us to be our perfectly-imperfect-best selves.
If you’re struggling to grow into a better version of yourself, try spending time exercising your curiosity and creativity by going on adventures, seeking out new information, expanding your mind by learning new things, building or creating art, a garden, poetry, stories, music, crafts or something else. Be aware of how you feel when you’re doing these things. Your feelings are messages pointing you towards who you’re meant to be. Practicing mindfulness and meditation can also help you become more aware and grounded in your quest to grow well.
Rekindle the spark with the child in you by stepping into the world of magic, playfulness and the great outdoors. When you’re being playful, listen to the messages and sensations that show up.
Continue to ponder and explore the wonder that exists around you. Find the ones who sing, dance or speak the language of your soul.
Stay active to the degree you’re able and stay connected to those who lift you up and good bye to those who don’t.
You have the right, the freedom, and the power to grow well, despite your life circumstances, and arrive at a place where you’re living your best authentic life; a life that’s calm, brings you joy, settles your soul and where you find beauty, pleasure and inspiration in the smallest, oddest and sometimes most unlikely places and people; a life where you no longer feel the need to be more of this or less of that, all you have to do is show up to life and be you.
Live long, but don’t grow old my friends.
Grow well, listening to the gentle whispers from within, fully embracing the skin and the spirit you’re in.
Love Toni🔆
Find peace amidst the chaos
If you can~
🍃 still your mind,
when chaos surrounds you,
🍃 observe life,
without judgement
🍃 see freedom in having
less rather than more,
🍃 hold the natural world,
in reverence for the majesty she is,
🍃 appreciate simple pleasures
and simple times,
🍃 regard kindness and gratitude,
as two of the most important and beautiful human characteristics,
And,
🍃 maintain your sense of self,
in a world that’s constantly trying
to shape you into something you’re not,
then,… you my friend, will find peace as you sail upon, this funny little thing called life.
Toni O’KEEFFE ❤️🌹
Dream anyway
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 🌹❤️
Surrender is not about giving up.
Surrender is not about giving up.
It’s about courage, trust and acceptance.
To surrender does not mean marching into battle and surrendering to your enemy. It means, mindfully making a decision, trusting you’ve made the right decision, then, having the courage to accept the outcome and the consequences.
When we fully surrendered to life we’re able to;
~ take on new challenges and follow our dreams, without the interference of ego, trusting and accepting we’re where we’re meant to be, even if that place is painful.
~ to let go of the need to be in charge, control an outcome, prove we’re right, or attempt to be better than anyone else. Rather, we seek to be better than we were the day before.
~ to recognize we’ve done all we can, we’ve put forth our best effort, given it our all, and then, we allow life to unfold as it’s meant to unfold.
The ability to surrender takes enormous courage, patience, and wisdom. When we surrender, we’re trusting, accepting and loving our self, exactly as we are.
Surrender is perhaps the most mindful, expression of courage and self love a human being can display.
Drop your sword. Let go of the people, things and attitudes that are dark clouds blocking your beautiful light.
Life is more peaceful when we surrender and stop seeing everything as a battle.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️
Your Journey ~Your Life ~ Get comfortable with it~
Your journey, your life.
No one will ever know,
or walk your path
better than you.
If you’re living, dressing,
believing, or acting
a certain way to
please others,
you’ll constantly be
uncomfortable.
You’ve got to dress
for the life you’re living,
not the life others
want you to live.
The most uncomfortable,
yet necessary thing,
you might ever do,
is learn how to be
comfortable being you.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️
Sanctuary~
When the darkness of unsettled days blocks your light, there’s always a sanctuary of infinite beauty waiting to embrace you and lift your spirit.
Go to the waters edge, breathe slowly and inhale the sweet, softness of the ocean and exhale the weight of the burdens you carry.
Find a mossy, tree lined forest path to lead you away from your busy days, far from whatever’s troubling you.
Retreat to a rocky bluff and let the setting sun melt your pain and relax your worries.
Gaze into the moonlight, allow its glow to warm you and hold your dreams until you’re ready to chase them again.
Before you return to the reality of your world, take a gratitude moment to relish in your own beauty and give thanks for the true miracle you are. Let go of all toxic ideas and reclaim the grace of everything beautiful that’s waiting for you.
No matter what’s blocking your path or causing you pain, nature provides the music, the colour, the awe, the sweet perfume of life and the quiet peaceful sanctuary to help you heal❤️
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️
This dance called life
From the day we’re born, we’re programmed to, two-step, side-step, hop, skip, jump, twist, twirl and boogie, between the demands and expectations of family, school, career, relationships, society, our human emotions, our quest for happiness and ultimately “our purpose.” It’s quite the dance.
The music is continually playing and changing. We bump into others, trying not to step on toes. We slip, fall, break a heal, or break a leg. Some days we dance alone but still, we dance.
And even though we all have different dance moves, different tastes in music, wear different colours to the dance and none of us knows when this life ballet will end, we still have to show up, get along and dance whether we want to or not.
So what’s the point of this little song and dance? It’s this; ~ Life IS the dance.
Our purpose is to make the most of every step, every misstep, every song, every partner, every blister, every moment, every “thing”.
No matter how well you dance, what songs you dance to, how fast or slow, you move, who you dance with, how often you change partners or if you dance alone, find the music that’s in harmony with YOU and tap, waltz, jig, jive, polka, salsa, hip-hop, twirl, tango, do-si-do, or plié and enjoy the insanely beautiful rhythm of it all.
Regardless of who you are, what you do, how much money you have, who you voted for or who you worship, we’ll all get sore feet, the shoes will come off and the music will stop, for all of us.
So while you’re here, get those moves on
and, enjoy the dance.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️
Life should excite you!
If life doesn’t excite you once and awhile,
you’re doing it wrong.
That thing, that makes you feel alive, tickles you in all the right places, gives you joy, sets your soul on fire, and allows you to live fully in the moment;
whether it’s riding, gliding, running, singing, sailing, climbing, performing, paddling, or something equally amazing, find that thing, and do it, often.
Despite this wildly weird west coast weather, I hope the week ahead is an absolutely wonderful one for you!!!
Toni O’KEEFFE ~🌹❤️
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