
We put everyone and everything else first, at the expense of our health and spirit. Society has programmed us that way. Stop listening to the lies. You are enough already. MORE than enough.
You do not have to earn your way or work to deserve love (I learned this way too late in life) and there is nothing to prove.
You are amazing and capable and wonderful just the way you are.
Your job will be there (asking more and more).
Your house will be dirty anyway. Ask for help. Have a family meeting.
State your purpose and reason for taking some self time.
And KNOW that you don’t have to do it all.
At work, do a quality job, but don’t sacrifice your health and family and creative outlets to try and satisfy unrealistic demands and standards.
Respect yourself and others will too.
Darlin’, GO for that walk, to art class, out with friends, to yoga.
Take a long bath.
Paint, draw, color, shape, mold, sew, dig–whatever fills your creative spirit.
Say “no” more.
Give yourself space to breathe.
When we love ourselves, we love everyone else better.
That is all there is to it!!
By the way, I love you. (And I’m going to go do some stretches. Yay me!)
Thanks for visiting.
Love and hugs, Passionista
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These are my stories—my life. I try to write honestly, raw, and from my heart. I try to tell all the parts—the good, the hard, the tough, the hopeful, and the emotional.
But most importantly, I am here to be found by you. I am open-hearted, and I won’t hide.
When I share my story, my words, and my experiences you may see yourself in them.
I make myself vulnerable, hoping that you might learn and heal.
We all need healing. The world can be cruel. Sometimes life can break us.
But there is joy and hope to be found. I pray that I may lead you to the One who can give them to us.
So, who am I?
*I’m an educator at heart–it’s in my blood.
*I’m a highly emotional person–I identify that as “passion”.
*I’m a late-life mom to two amazing and beautiful (adopted) children who have physical, mental, and psychological differences from “typical” children.
*I’ve lived a lot. I’ve learned a lot. And I’ve healed a lot.
I hope you will join me in my quest to live for God, to live fully, and to spread truth!
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Mimi, I swear that Mindy is inspiring you! This is wonderful, and a message that we all need to hear. Thank you!
Mary Lou
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Thank you so much dear friend, Mary Lou! Glad that you liked it.
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