I do not ignore all that is broken and in need of repair. I choose to focus my attention on the many things in my life to be grateful for, and it makes every day that much richer. I gives me a thread of Beauty to hold onto, to pull me back up when everything else is tearing me down.
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Days turn into weeks turn into months turn into years. What do we learn in our brief time on the wheel of life? I have learned I am more and more grateful for the little things, the niceties, the goodness of humanity. Little things matter, like “please” and “thank you”… Warm smiles and friendly waves go a long way… Kindness is beautiful… Well chosen words and sincere compliments can mend hurt feelings… And love, LOVE- always wins.
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“When I pause to think of every good thing that I have ever experienced, I am overwhelmed with gratitude.” The Blessings Butterfly Mantra: I Am Grateful. Let this mantra be your guide for the week ahead. You may be surprised at how much there is in your life to be grateful for.
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Today I’m reminded of the mantras of Blessing #4: I Am A Good Person Truth is, being a Good Person is a choice, or rather a series of little but vital choices we make every day. Choose to show kindness to the people you come in contact with Choose to care about your family, your friends, your neighbors, your colleagues, and people you may never actually meet Choose to be kind to animals Choose to take care of the world you live in (natural environment) Choose to not take advantage of others Which of these are you choosing to follow…
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My parents [rest in peace <3] always reminded me that I’m a Dreamer. Sometimes it was said as a compliment, but not usually. I didn’t care, because I always knew it to be true and never saw it as a negative quality. I think it’s part of my magic. In the wake of the most recent acts of terrorism and the following waves of hatred, fear, intolerance and increased ethnocentrism around the globe- I have to Dream. I have to Dream of a better world. I have to Dream of people from all walks of life, just living day by…
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SQUEEEEEEE! SO excited to share Book #2 with you! It launches tomorrow but you can preorder your copy today. Thanks so much for your support! ~The Blessings Butterfly
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The Blessings Butterfly Companion Guide is now available for pre-order on Amazon for your Kindle/Kindle App! Order your copy today.
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Blessing #4: I Am a Good Person I like to think of myself as a Good Person. Not without some flaws, not perfectly polished, not without loads of mistakes along the way; but at the core of my being and in the way I choose to live my life, I am one of the Good Ones. One of the ways that I make this true is by being accountable to a few trusted souls- my own personal posse that I’ve cultivated over the years- and by staying honest & truthful with myself, and with them. I’ve learned that being a…
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CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of traumatic life events Blessing #3: I am Strong As I have reached this point in my life-journey, I am simply amazed at the various and difficult circumstances I’ve gone through in 5 decades. I have survived bullying, incest, sexual abuse, homelessness, domestic violence, stalking, drug addiction, alcoholism, two broken engagements, and more. So much loss, pain, and heartache. Too much for a blog! Dark places, ugly places, scary places. Heartbreaking places. Terrifying places. Some places that I thought, in the moment, I would not survive. But I did. And though I was once a victim, I…
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Blessing #2: I am Grateful Years upon years ago, as wise person challenged me to find just one thing that I was grateful for, each and every day, no matter what. It was a brilliant challenge, because I am continually amazed at how many things in my life there are to be grateful for. Some things are big and obvious, while other things are more nuanced and delicate and require me to pause and look closely. But there has never been a day that I can’t find at least 1 thing. I’ve found that when I start to focus on…
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