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
Prints and more available in my Etsy Shop
Our Hardest Climbs Can Lead to Our Best Views
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
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
Now in my Etsy Shop
Wishing you fond memories of those whose light still shines for you.
Love, Steph
Who Wants to Let Go of Yesterday?
She let go of Yesterday so her Heart could Find Joy Today.
Here's to a happier, healthier and more joyous new year.
Love, Steph (and Sweet Pea)
Rising from Your Ashes
Sometimes it seems like our world in on fire, at least for those of us on the West Coast right now. Watching and hearing about reports of devastating fires ripping through towns and communities, driving people from their homes and then having them return only to find ashes.
Yet, during this time, I've personally seen my little town and others like it, step up to help their neighbors, to help their animals, to help provide shelter and care and compassion.
And then you view in awe the unending dedication of those fighting to overcome the fires.
Rising from the Ashes - it's something we all do.
Hopefully only once in our lives, but too often the number is several.
Digging out of the weight of personal, emotional or physical destruction.
But once we do, we discover just how strong, brave and determined we can be.
Sending prayers and strength to anyone trying to rise from their ashes.
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