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1.) take any opportunity to laugh.

2.) consider saying yes to things you would normally say no too.

3.) consider saying no when something does not sit right.

4.) take pleasure in the ridiculous.

5.) be specific about what you want and need.

6.) start with small changes. move a piece of furniture around. do something out of order. give something away that you don’t need anymore.

7.) don’t be afraid to make a big old mess.

8.) do stuff that makes you feel good.

9.) love is always around so reach for it~a pup on a rope waiting outside the market, a stranger that needs a smile, a daisy that needs picking..

10.) let it all hang out.

11.) do things with your whole heart even if you get burned. there is no loving or living halfway.

12.) take breaks from the pain. hang out with friends that are not scared to make a fool out of themselves. bring a video camera.

13.) host an art party. bring your guests wine and paint and pita bread on pretty platters under moonlight.

14.) let go of expectations of others. all of them. i mean it.

15.) look at intentions. people are usually good hearted, we are all just fucked up in our own way.

16.) ask, “what would love do?”

17.) don’t take yourself too seriously.

18.) invest in costumes: pink wigs, green cowgirl boots, body glitter and paper flower clips. these small things can do wonders.

19.) quit looking around at what everyone else is doing.

20.) know your core values. if you don’t know them, there is nothing to ground you.

21.) tap into your strength any way you can. its a practice.

22.) when people tell you who they are, listen carefully.

23.) on that same note. be open to forgiveness. go back to #15 when needed.

24.) be present.

25.) pay attention to those who give so effortlessly to your world.

26.) be thankful.

27.) don’t assume you know how the story will end.

28.) keep reading.

29.) keep loving.

30.) keep dancing.

31.) keep singing.

32.) keep asking.

23 Comments so far

mccabe…. you always know exactly what to say at the exact right time…

thank you!!!!!!!!

All of your posts are ah-mazing but I really, really needed this right now.

I am rocked to my core by two of these gentle reminders; there is no loving or living halfway & take breaks from the pain.

Wow. Those are kinda huge my friend.

My angel – you just hit the right spot! Thank you for taking the time to do this. I REALLY needed to hear it. MUCHOS BESSOS. You are beautiful, sweet, kind and incredibly wise.

always keep believing.
<3

I needed to hear this today, thank you!

33. remember your inner mermaid <3

Thank you…just, thank you.

I’m going to print this out and put it in my journal if that’s ok.

Right now the one that sticks to me is #27 Don’t assume you know how the story will end. ‘Cause at this moment I’m kinda tired of scraping myself off the pavement & kissing my own boo-boos. Yesterday I was brimming over with unspoken encouragement for you after your last posting…tonight, well…I just keep reminding myself of my favorite Jason Mraz quote, “One day I feel like I have all the wisdom of the world and the next day my soul wears thin and I stutter just ordering ice cream.
And everything is fine. ”

And also a favorite mermaid quote “i am telling you right now,
YOU ARE OK.
BE WHERE YOU ARE AT.
your wand just may not be working today…
(but i know you have one)”

thanks, mermaid.

very wise words. lots to ponder. thank you!

The only constants in life are change and who you are on the inside. Embracing them both is a life enhancement.

TRUE THAT, M! It’s frustrating sometimes how we can be so certain, on a mental and intellectual level of the truth that guides our lives, and yet physically and in our souls be disconnected with these truths. It’s that connection we are striving for…and it’s a practice to be sure!

What a powerful message! So powerful.. I wrote it into my paper journal word for word. Thank you so much for taking the time out to share with us!

As allways wishing you an abundance of love, laughter and blessings!
M

i
l o v e
your
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xoxo

so love you.
just like this.
xoxo

Ahhhhhhhhhhh, thank you SO much for posting this today ~ I needed it! I am in the midst of change…relationship mostly and this spoke to my soft, sore heart. Thank you again,
Bella

Wonderful post…..exhale……………..
Love&Light
Angie

33 re.read this . . .

Thank you for this. I’m going to print this out and put it somewhere prominent in my home as a reminder…hope that’s ok x

wow. this is exactly the inspiration i needed today…i’m now on the hunt for some costume pieces!

Love this post and I’m so enjoying discovering your blog. Wish I had known you at 10 years old. Could have really used a gentle guide.

So grateful my girls found you and introduced us!

I was going to say how I wish I still had a printer, but then if I write these out deliberately in my Mexican oilcloth notebook, maybe I’ll remember them more and maybe I’ll find something to add as I read them over, in the weeks ahead. 14, 15 & 19 are exactly what I needed to read today… Thank you.

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