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Category: words of wisdom

words of wisdom.

“If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.”
– Marcus Aurelius

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words of wisdom.

“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
–H. Jackson Brown

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words of wisdom.

“don’t let today’s disappointments cast a shoadow on tomorrow’s dreams.”
-unknown

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on the edge.

Well, the past few months, as aforementioned, have been a whirlwind of sorts. Moving, getting settled, intense job hunt for Drew…and now, it’s my turn. I have been struggling with my current job for so long now and it’s come to the point where I am exhausted. My days mostly consist of sleeping until work, working, coming home and having a drink (or three), then sleeping some more. My emotional and mental capacity is run into the ground because of the effort it takes to be present and engaged at work. No more, I say. I am young, bright, creative, talented and incredibly hard working. This next path I take may not be the end-all (almost certainly not), but it will heal my heart and spirit. I am not carrying a “grass is greener” mentality, I know my current job has benefits abounding. But my mind has dulled, my energy has depleted and my spirit has been kicked down and beaten for too long.

I am on a renewal journey. It is terrifying. Exhilarating. Invigorating. Inspiring. Uncomfortable.  I am constantly seeking assurance and confidence and encouragement. Words of wisdom. Positive affirmations. And I want to share them with you, so that you may be encouraged to break free of whatever’s holding you back from your full potential, your true self, from whatever is keeping you from coming alive.

First, some articles that I love (Tiny Buddha is so fantastic!):

-3 Lies To  Eliminate to Start Living Up To Your Potential
-Releasing The Urge To Push And Being Kind To Yourself Instead
-Happiness Is The Way
-What Are You Passionate About?

And now, for some visual inspiration:











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The “comfort zone” one is my favorite. I printed it out and framed it above my desk. I see it every day and it gently reminds me that no matter how scared or uncomfortable I am about finding something new, my life is about to begin and I will soar.

xx, b

happy tuesday.

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what have you done to honor your fellow beings today?
we all walk through this life together.
reach out, take a hand, and breathe.
(and hopefully, the person whose hand you take won’t be too creeped out.)  

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“The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it – basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them.”

- Charles Bukowski

 

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“the secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past,
worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in
the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
- buddha

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“taking joy in life is a woman’s best cosmetic”.
–rosalind russell

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“the closer our lives come to earth, the more real and truthful they become.”
-milan kundera

words of wisdom

i have woven a parachute out of everything broken.
–william stafford

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