Behind every
adult is an
inner child
who’s hurting
and yearning
to be seen, heard,
loved, and safe.
❤️
Take care of
yourself in ways
that make your
inner child feel
completely whole,
and absolutely
safe. Give them
the love and care
you needed as a child✨
Toni O’KEEFFE 🔆
No matter how heavy life gets, make time to stop, put it all down, and have some fun. Be silly, blow bubbles, snuggle your fur babies, laugh, splash in puddles, run into the waves, walk in the forest, jump on the trampoline, dig in the garden, ride your bike, dance to your tunes or dance in the rain, but, get out there and play.
It’s these lighthearted moments that relieve the pressure, clear the mind, move the body and give us a reprieve from the heavy and painful parts of life. Play time is important no matter how old we are.
So dig out and dust off your play clothes, and go get your “play” on.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
The opinions of others, is not a
road map for your growth.
There will always be people
who judge you, can’t see your potential, or try to make you feel small,
…….don’t be one of them.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
If my spiritual beliefs, my gay friends, the colour of my skin, the company I keep, the size of my body, my clothes, my hair, my taste in music, the language I speak, or anything else I do or anyone does, that doesn’t harm you, but offends you, look in the mirror and ask yourself, WHY?
What is it you’re afraid of?
We come into the world with a huge capacity to love, it’s our natural state. No matter what circumstances we’re born into, we’re all born with a heart ready to love.
Hate and intolerance are learned behaviour and stem from fear, ignorance and insecurity, often passed on by others.
Of course, we’ll disagree, debate and have different perspectives on things. That’s normal. It’s through civil conversations and debate that we learn and grow. These are healthy outlets and not the same as racism, hate, bullying or berating those who think, look or act differently than we do.
So, rather than living in a state of fear or ignorance about something or someone, choose to be curious and learn about it or them.
Learning about each other fosters compassion, kindness, understanding, acceptance and, erodes fear and insecurity.
We’re not supposed to be the same. It’s the diversity of our human population that has allowed humanity to grow and achieve extraordinary innovations in the areas of technology, medicine, science, engineering, agriculture, space exploration, artistic creation, and so much more, BECAUSE WE ARE DIFFERENT.
Yup, there will be some people we never agree with or get along with, doesn’t mean we have to hurt or kill them.
We’re one human family, living on one planet, under one sun. Our chances of survival will be a whole lot better if we all start getting along.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
“You may say I’m a dreamer
But I’m not the only one
I hope someday you’ll join us
And the world will be as one”
~ John Lennon
You will never be done, learning, exploring, rising, falling, changing and growing.
You’re a master piece that’s not meant to be complete. So stop trying so hard to get to “the end.”
The end will find us all, whether we’re ready for it or not. So be present in this day. Celebrate this day, enjoy this day and all the small miracles within it.
It’s not the end that matters, it’s the moments between the beginning and the end, that give
life meaning and are worthy of celebration, slow down and enjoy them.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
Wisdom~ 🦉
Wisdom is the gift that comes after every loss, every error in judgment, every heartache and every wrong turn.
She is the sage whisper that comes in your dreams, offering the insight allowing you to surrender, trust and let go.
She is the awakening during those ahh-ha moments, when you’re grateful for the hurt, the lesson and the learning.
She does not judge, she wants only whats best for you. She is the gentle knowing that acceptance and forgiveness, bring peace and growth.
She is always with you. She has been since the beginning. She is the light on the path guiding you home.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
Listen, you were born to be the amazing, messy, colorful, sunshiny, curious, fun-loving, forever work-in-progress, soul that you are.
You’re absolutely groovy baby!
Toni ✌️
One day you’ll;
🌷stop trying to impress others,
🌷no longer feel the need to win every race or argument,
🌷stop explaining yourself and forcing connections that feel uncomfortable,
🌷realize your peace and your energy is sacred,
🌷stop chasing people and things that are not meant for you,
🌷stop wanting more and be grateful for what you have,
🌷walk away before your soul becomes heavy,
🌷appreciate simple things, like, calm mornings, good people, a good book, the sites and sounds of the natural world, and a life that’s not hurried or rushed.
And when this day arrives, you will bask in the beauty, the wisdom and growth you’ve acquired along the way, and settle into the most comfortable and joyful part of life.
Now, you just have to pick the day.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
Let them linger in the magic of
their wonder years.
Let them play, dream, be silly, build sand castles and make lots of colourful messes.
Let them grow into who they’re meant to be, not who you want them to be.
We need their creativity, playfulness, imagination and their light, to build us a better world.
So, let them.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
We spend so much time trying to map out and plan every aspect of our lives, we often forget that sometimes, the most beautiful parts of life, are the moments we never saw coming.
🩷☀️🩷
So, relax, grab a coffee, and trust that life is unfolding as it’s meant to be.
Toni O’Keeffe🔆
The Whimsey Angel 