CreativeSteph13: 2021

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Confessions of a "former" Control Freak

As a former (now just once in a while) control freak I was always focused
on making sure everything went well.

Work, People, Whatever.

Have you ever thought this way?
If I was organized enough, read enough peoples minds,
worked harder, worked longer, anticipated every possibility,
then I was sure I could change things or people and make things turn out right.

It was exhausting.

And ultimately unsuccessful.

You can't change circumstances. You can't change people. You can't change behavior.

We can only change ourselves.

So focus on you, on how you will feel, on how you will react, on what you'll decide.
And let go of what you can't control.

Freedom Awaits!

Love, Steph

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per·se·ver·ance

/ˌpərsəˈvirəns/

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

determination, endurance, stamina, tenacity

Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.
Walter Elliot

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.
Samuel Johnson

Just remember, you can do anything you set your mind to,
but it takes action, perseverance, and facing your fears.
Gillian Anderson

You Can Do It!!!

The First Blooms of Spring - Celebrate Spring with a few of my Favorite Spring Things

The first blooms of spring always make my heart sing.
S. Brown

The Light Remains

This past week marked seven years since I lost someone special.
I know, like anyone who has suffered a loss, that time both goes in a blink and drags on.
The smallest things will suddenly bring back a memory and you're missing them all over again.

There are some who bring a Light so great to the World,
that even after they have gone,
the Light Remains