Tag: life

Be brave

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

In the end, nothing will hurt
more than;
~ the paths not taken,
~ words unspoken,
~ wounds still aching,
~ moments lost,
~ joy never found,
~ a life not lived,
~ love not shared,

We’re here to take a few chances, have a colourful adventure or two, learn about ourselves, the planet and feel the highs and lows of this pretty amazing and unique human journey we’re on together.

Yup, your heart will be broken, you’ll shed some tears, but, they’ll help you grow. You’ll make a lot of mistakes, you’re supposed to, you’ll learn from them and you’ll move on.

You’ll get lost over and over again, but, you’ll figure it out and find your way back. You’ll get hurt, don’t let that stop you. You’ll fall a few times, and, you’ll get back up.

You will be both tutor and student, continually; learning and teaching; hurting and healing; loving and grieving, all at the same time.

You’ll question your beliefs, the loyalty of others and the reason you exist at all. Each fall, every adventure, every mistake, every success and failure is a step closer to figuring it all out.

Don’t waste it. Be brave, bold, and curious and fully own this thing called life. This is your adventure. Stay true to your path, let others do the same.

And, when your journey is over, I hope your knees buckle, you fall to the ground, with a big crooked grin on your wind kissed face, a heart full of happy memories, and, your final thought is “wow, that was amazing, absolutely frickin’ amazing.

Toni O’KEEFFE 🔆

You’re not selfish

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

YOU’RE NOT SELFISH.
You’re allowed to say no, not just when you’re too busy, but, when what’s being asked of you;
~ is unrealistic,
~ violates your core values,
~ violates your personal boundaries,
~ will affect your well-being,
~ is unnecessary or unhealthy,
~ drains your financial resources,
~ depletes your energy,
~ feels uncomfortable,
~ makes you feel guilty,
Or,
~ your gut tells you a situation is wrong.

These are situations you might want to say NO to.

We teach people how to treat us, and we build our self esteem, when we set boundaries and when we’re living our values. This isn’t selfish it’s necessary.

Your time, energy and financial resources are assets to be invested in the things that matter.

You, your dreams, your well-being, your life, your values, your loved ones, matter. Invest in that.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

The day may come…

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

The day may come when the people, places, things and habits you’re used to, no longer fit or feel like you. If (when) this day arrives, embrace the calling to let go and move on.

When water stops flowing it becomes stagnate, toxic and foul. When we remain stuck, we can also become stagnant, toxic or foul.

Like water, we’re meant to flow and move forward. Our minds, bodies and souls constantly craving new knowledge, perspectives, landscapes, opportunities and adventures so we can grow.

It often feels easier to stay stuck where we are, because the thought of change is overwhelming. We do this all the time. We stay in uncomfortable relationships, situations, places, jobs, and uncomfortable (and unhealthy) behaviours and habits, because they’re what we know, or sometimes, they’re“ALL”, we know.

Don’t waste your one beautiful life and your curious mind, feeling stuck. We’re born to be curious explorers, to reach for the things beyond our grasp and to move beyond our comfort zone.

The place that feels familiar, may not be the place you belong.

Toni O’KEEFFE🔆

More days behind me…

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

There are now more days behind me, than days in front of me; and, I find myself mindfully letting go of what I can no longer control or carry on this journey.

I’ve met and fallen in love with, the freedom that comes with forgiveness, letting go of regret, fear, anger, grief, the opinions of others, and even the material possessions that weigh me down.

As I shed old habits, behaviours and “stuff” a renewed spiritual beauty is blooming within me and I’ve never felt more alive or, more like myself.

My heart has softened, my authentic self is emerging and I see the wisdom in placing more value on stillness, honesty, compassion, simplicity, our connection to each other and to the natural world.

We’re are so easily distracted from what’s important. We’ve made life too complicated, too chaotic, too cluttered, too loud and too messy. But, it doesn’t have to be.

At any time, on any day, any one, can decide to live differently. To live gently, honestly, compassionately and lighter, because one day you might look back and wish you had.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

Life is not a fairytale

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

~ Life is not a fairytale 🧚‍♀️

We’re born into the world as these happy, loving, innocent, free-of-sin little souls who spend the first chapter of life learning how to communicate and live in our human body.

The second chapter of life is spent doing, being, believing and learning, what we’re told to do, be, believe and learn.

The third chapter of life we come to terms with the fact that we don’t want to do, be or believe everything we’ve been told.

Chapter four we spent undoing and unlearning what doesn’t feel authentic, and finally growing into who we’re meant to be.

Then, if we’re lucky, we get a fifth chapter, where we don’t really care what others think or say about us, we’re comfortable in our skin. We have a sense of who we are, and we’re finally able to be our true self.

The wonderful thing about life is, you can skip to chapter 5, at any point. Today, you can jump to chapter 5!

Life is not a fairytale, but, you can still take charge of your happily ever after.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

~ Life is better with sunshine.

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey, Positivity, 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~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

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

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in authentic, busyness, earth, mother nature, planet, poplution, pandemic, population, follow your path, growth, Life Journey

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 ❤️🌹