{stargardener's} right brain planner
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She said to go ahead and feel the feelings. I did. They felt like shit. ~Anne Lamott I need reminders — lots of them. I need someone to remind me I am not alone. I need someone to remind me that grief and pain will not kill me. … because I am not gonna stop [...]
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Wouldn’t it be marvelous if when we felt unhinged there was a warning light? A flashing light in the darkness of our despair that confirmed to us the state of mind our weariness had cued. Reminding us that this is normal. That it has occurred before … and we survived {thrived, learned from it, [...]
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Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you. ~Maori Proverb My writer-son’s seasonal work schedule has adjusted; I am blessed {and grateful} that he has volunteered his time to work on the dreams I have for restoring my gardens. Monday was such a marvelous day of gentle warmth and sunshine. I [...]
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murmuration {my word of the day//what I feel in my heart//enjoyed viewing yesterday afternoon} This word is how I would define the voice within {spirit} … continuous, an indistinct sound. A voice that is actually a chorus of varied notes and harmony. Change the outcome by changing your circle. ~Seth Godin I read these words [...]
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It ain’t all roses, Honey. ~Grandma Rene My paternal grandmother was one of the most tenacious women I have ever known. Tenacious, that is how I learned to describe being {what most people call} stubborn and mean. Because most people {say they} want roses: niceties and polite conversations. I have always been grateful for my [...]
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I am recovering from illness {the stomach kind; the messy stuff one resists mentioning in polite conversation} … But words came this morning as I sat in sprinkling rain, listening to quiet thunder. It was the surprise of thunder that urged me out of bed this morning. Because we are in the midst of full [...]
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Most of us cheer for {side with; defend} the underdog: a person in the midst of being “behind” or overlooked or seemingly in a situation she cannot change. We want her to know she is not alone — to feel included and to overcome the hurdles of her past. Listen, are you breathing just a [...]
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This is the second in a series of posts by “my Bravehearts” ♥ … Fierce and free young women of The Yes Tribe. Each of us together form a circle of strength … whispering secret messages as we journey in the direction of our dreams. ~stargardener When she first asked me to guest post about [...]
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We tend to resist change: altering our habits and intentions, our definitions of who people are and what specific events mean to us. We often use labels and value statements without a thought. Especially when it comes to self-evaluation, self-care and valuing our time and talents. Life is change. Every day. There are contrasts of [...]
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Remember: every day some ordinary person does something extraordinary. Today it’s your turn. ~Lou Holtz If you are in pain {physical or emotional} and you read: do something extraordinary … Does it make you feel overwhelmed? Inviting you to consider extraordinary as an option doesn’t imply that you are not already doing something extraordinary, my [...]
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I think in pictures and journal in collage and color ... And this site is transitioning to reflect visual-thought and planning; how to plan and journal and dream creatively.
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