Tag: Reflection

Where do you belong?

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in follow your path, growth, life challenges, Wisdom, Life Journey,

The day may come when the people, things and habits you’re used to, no longer fit or feel like you. You may feel stuck, trapped or craving more.

Every once in a while, this is exactly how we’re supposed to feel. It’s this feeling that moves us to let go of what no longer belongs and make a change.

Human beings are weird little creatures. We stay in uncomfortable relationships, uncomfortable situations, uncomfortable jobs, uncomfortable communities, uncomfortable shoes and uncomfortable behaviours and habits because they’re familiar, or sometimes they’re “ALL”, we know.

Questions you can ask yourself to help you move forward.
~ Am I happy?
~ If I had one year to live, what would I do with that year?
~ If I had to let three things go in my life, what would they be?
~ Whats the greatest barrier blocking me from moving forward? And, what’s the one thing I can do to move beyond it?

Don’t waste your one beautiful life and your curious mind, feeling caged in. The place that feels familiar, may not be the place you belong.

Toni O’KEEFFE ~🌹❤️

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 ❤️🌹

Let’s not wait till death do us part~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

As I get older, the frequency in which I receive news of a friend, acquaintance, colleague, neighbour or family member passing, increases.

When we, or someone we know, loses a loved one, the realization that our time here is temporary comes sharply into focus.

Each loss moves us to scour the cracks that separate our days, making sure we didn’t miss an opportunity to say;
“I love you”
“I miss you”
“I’m sorry”
“I forgive you”
“Can I help”
We look back on that last conversation and our last moments together and replay what we wish we had said or done.

We waste so much time and energy, being “busy”, angry, negative, stubborn, dismissive, judgmental, stuck or offended.

What if we were more mindful of the time we spent together, set our egos aside and let kindness, forgiveness, compassion, gratitude and love be our guides? Then, perhaps when it’s time to say goodbye, we will not lament, but celebrate and give thanks for the pleasure of sharing time with the ones we loved and lost.

It’s the impermanence of life itself that should make every simple, ordinary moment, shared with those we love, a beautiful and cherished event.

Let’s not wait till death do us part,
to love, cherish and forgive each other.
Let’s do it while we’re still here.

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🌹❤️

Let neither success or failure go to your head ~

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in acceptance, authentic, Life Journey, personal growth,

Let neither success or failure go to your head. Both are simply stepping stones guiding you down your path. Neither make you better, less, above or below anyone.

Judging yourself or comparing your successes and failures to others is futile. We don’t compare a cactus to an oak tree, or, poison ivy to a lotus or, a zucchini to bamboo. While they are all plants, each serve a different purpose within the environment they grow. Like plants, we each play different roles within the environments, families and cultures where we grow.

Be grateful for both your successes and your failures. They are the sign posts pointing the way and fuelling your personal growth.

Toni O’Keeffe🌹❤️

Dream anyway

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in be you, follow your path, Life Journey, Personal Growth, Reflection, Toni O’KEEFFE

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 🌹❤️

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 🌹❤️

Be the lighthouse

by The Whimsey Angel, posted in Life Journey

Before you decide to;
“put somebody in their place”
“show them the door”,
“read them the riot act”
“take them down”
“teach them a lesson”
“tear a strip off them”
“bully them”
or
“seek revenge”
…..ask yourself if that’s what they really need.
When people are struggling, trying to cope with the chaos and pain in their lives, they don’t need another storm, they need a lighthouse.
Be kind
Be compassionate
Be the lighthouse.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Toni O’KEEFFE 🌹❤️