That’s all that is on my mind. 🙂 Enjoy the weekend!!
Author: Tracy Blowers
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great and full
The ideal purpose of your life is that you are grateful – great and full – that you are alive and that you enjoy it. – Yogi Bhajan
Some days are hard to be grateful and you have to dig deep.
I love that the buzz word in 2019 is self-care. I’m seeing it everywhere and it gives me hope. With cell phones and social media, the world is moving SO FAST. Everything is expected in record speed. Do you remember before cell phones? Before everyone could reach you everywhere??
I love the self-care movement. It’s so good to nurture yourself and your time. When we do that, it allows us to slow down and think more clearly.
Today my self-care is taking a quiet moment, lighting a candle, enjoying a hot cup of coffee and reading today’s quote. The quote comes from a box of quotes that I bought while in Sedona. I love that it reminds me of being in one of my favorite places.
Even something so simple that takes 5 minutes for yourself can make all the difference in your day.
I’m grateful for this moment. I am great and full.
What are you grateful for today?
XO
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failing
It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case, you fail by default. -J.K. Rowling
Go for your dreams!!! Even if you fail, at least you tried.
It’s all about baby steps. It’s all about learning as we go.
As we learn and try new things, we begin to trust. We discover what we like and what we don’t. If you don’t try whether professionally or personally – how do you know? Maybe you think it’s a dream but once you’re there, it’s not what you expected. That doesn’t mean you failed, it means that it wasn’t for you.
I was terrified and exhilarated to be standing on this rock. I wanted to get closer to the edge but I was convinced the rock was going to break off. Lol! The thing is, every time I try something like this, my courage grows stronger and my fear weaker.
Take that baby step in the direction of your dream!!
XO
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speak your truth
Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original. Whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) You will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it. -C.S. Lewis
This can be hard for creatives. We judge ourselves so critically, we never think we are good enough or that other’s work is better. When we speak our truth and create from the heart, ignoring all the negativity or judgments, that’s when the magic happens. That’s when we become original.
I’ve struggled with this, finding my voice and being scared to use it…to truly be me. I’ve had controlling people in my life, trying to hold me back. This year as I continue to write and grow, I’m confident that will fade away just like C.S. Lewis says…without me even noticing.
Have a great weekend and BE YOU.
Listen to your heart and your gut, not what others tell you!!!
xo
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love
Stop, close your eyes and send love from your heart to everyone in the world. Stay in this space for two minutes. It will change everything. – Marianne Williamson
Happy Valentine’s Day! XO
©TracyJoBlowers – you can create beauty with the simplest of things. ❤️
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the things we take for granted
I opened two gifts this morning. They were my eyes. – Anon
Sometimes we take things for granted.
The people, things, moments that are always there or happen every day.
Today, I’m thankful for my vision and for this beautiful view out my window.
I used to play a game with my friend, Jody. We would sit on a dock in Northern MN with our feet dangling in the water and we would list all the small things that we love. It always made me so happy. Those small things are what make life big.
What are you thankful for today?
XO