Tag: purpose

Focus

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Our minds and bodies respond to what we focus on.

When the big things become overwhelming or chaotic, focus on the little things, the things you’re grateful for and bring you joy.

It might be a sunrise, a great cup of coffee, the view from your favourite spot, your favourite furry friend in your lap, a warm bath, slowly inhaling fresh air, a walk along the ocean, a ride or stroll along your favourite forest path, seeing snow drops and crocuses bloom in spring, your health, your home, your loved ones. Whatever it is, wherever you are, focus on what feels good, what’s working and what brings you joy.

You don’t have to calm the chaos. You only have to focus on bringing calm to yourself. The chaos will pass.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

Adulting is not working

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Clearly, adulting is not working,(anywhere in the world).

So let’s put it all down, stop talking and start laughing, stop listening to the news and instead, take time to listen to birds chirping, children playing, rain falling, rivers flowing or waves crashing.
Stop scrolling, and take a break from the noise, the politics, the anger, the chaos; and, pull out some crayons, Lego, or play-dough, or go outside and make a tree-fort or make some mud, blow some bubbles, or watch bugs do bug stuff, and remember what it’s like to be playful, creative, happy, connected and alive.

Let’s all just take a break from whatever “This” is.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

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 🔆

Purpose

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

💛To have purpose,
💛To feel appreciated, loved, valued, comforted, safe, and at peace.
💛To be understood, seen and heard.

Don’t feel guilty for wanting these things, we all want and deserve these things. If they don’t exist in your life, or, in your relationships, perhaps its time for a change.

Putting your peace, your health, your growth, YOURSELF, first, is not selfish, it’s necessary.

Toni O’Keeffe 🔆

~ Footprints

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Every day you leave a trail of footprints behind you.
You may not see them,
but others will.

This trail is created by your acts of kindness, the joy you create in the lives of others, the forgiveness you offer, the wisdom you share, the compassion you show and the love you give freely.

These footprints become the roadmap your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, community and others will follow.

Make sure they lead to beautiful places.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

~ You really are amazing

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Wow! You are unlike anything else in the entire universe. A billion beautiful things had to line up so you could be here living this life.

Just the right amount of star dust landing in the same place, then generations of your ancestors making decisions and taking tiny steps that led to the creation of you! You really are something special!

There’s a spark in you that holds your purpose and potential!! It’s the magic that makes you authentically you.
Light that thing up !!

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

~Where do you feel most like yourself?

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Where do you feel most like
yourself? The place where your mind, body and soul meet to express who you REALLY are?
~ the forest?
~ your workshop?
~ the garden?
~ the ocean?
~ your book nook?
~ church?
~ the gym?
~ your craft room?
~ on your bike?
~ in the barn?
~ in the kitchen
making cupcakes?

This is your place of peace.
We all need this place to rejuvenate and remember who we REALLY are.
Go there.
Often.

Toni O’Keeffe🔆

Your journey, your life

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in acceptance, authentic, be you, follow your path, Life Journey

Your journey, your life. No one will ever understand or walk your path, better than you.

If you’re living, dressing, or acting a certain way to please others, you’ll constantly be uncomfortable and, unhappy.

To feel fully alive, you have to follow your dreams, set your goals and dress for the life you want to live, 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.

It might also be, the most beautiful and liberating thing you ever do.

Toni O’KEEFFE🔆

Twinkle

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

We all twinkle a little brighter, when we’re sharing our gifts, shining our lights, and, doing what we love.

There’s nothing more beautiful than you, laughing, feeling, connecting, discovering, growing and sharing your music, your art, your words, your light, your love and your beautiful heart and soul with the world.

So twinkle, twinkle you beautiful little stars, twinkle on 🌟

Toni O’KEEFFE 🔆