Each piece tells a part of my story!
Today’s blog post is part of the My Discovery theme. Today - INSPIRATION!
This morning as I woke feeling overwhelmed, I started thinking about the yucky stuff in front of me that had accumulated over the past few weeks, on top of some rocky roads the past 8 months. [Brief Side Note: for those who have attended my presentations know I highly recommend …”before opening your eyes in the morning, smile, to jumpstart an intention of levity to your brain” thank goodness I did or it could have gotten ugly]
Let me try and harness the tumbleweed of thoughts that so commonly fill my mind and one remedy that provides inspiration on difficult mornings like today.
It is very easy to get overwhelmed, anxious and low down when life’s heavier situations feel like they’re coming at us like a leaf blower in the face! This morning waking up feeling more nay than yay, I relied on sentimental reassurance to ease the feelings of burden.
Since I was a very little girl I remember collecting, saving, clipping and displaying memories that make me smile. I continue this sentimental pastime still today. They were and continue to be wonderful reminders of experiences, loved ones, gifts received in a “saw this and thought of you” kind of way and so much more!
It was the action of going to these gems this morning to ease my heavy heart, that I realized it inspires me! I reminisce and reflect on pieces and I’m brought back to the memory of the experience and why I saved them. They ground me! They reassure me! They form a pleasant distraction! They inspire me to navigate through the struggle!
I share this with you Dear Readers, because you too may want to create a spot to gather and take comfort in your own collection of memories, in a playful way. It may be a shelf, a scrapbook, a shoebox or a drawer. The intent is to be a positive one and if it feels like clutter…yeah this particular idea isn’t a match for you, I get that. The idea is to be one that inspires and motivates, whether it is out in the open or tucked away when you need it. I’ve chosen to place mine where I pass by or sit each day. The first image in front of my desk and the second photo, in my Zen Den.
Thanks for reading and know that when the day presents you with an overwhelming, “yeah I’m struggling here” feeling, you are not alone, reach out, take it a moment at a time, take a breath and be kind to your awesome self !
Some of you may want to take a closer look. You just might find something you are connected to in my assemblage of memories.
Thanks for reading and as always, please reach out if I can assist in any way.
Best,
Maria
BONUS FEATURES: Kind of like at the end of movie…more info if you want it. …but not intended as essential to the plot itself.
Few tidbits some may be wondering: 1. I edit memory pieces from these two locations randomly and purely go with the feeling at the moment if something stays or goes. 2. I add new pieces as I am blessed with experiences that I want to hold on to. 3. I don’t dust too often so this really isn’t a problem at all....teeheehe. 4. While recently sorting through my past, I found a scrapbook of my collectables that I had not looked at in 25 years! A full page movie advertisement from the newspaper! Goodness who remembers The Blue Lagoon? Yeah, I was ready to let that one go! 5. And the answer is yes! if anyone is wondering if this feels vulnerable sharing these two images.
Staying true to keeping it real as I share stories and insight that may help and inspire others!