Love D.

40 years old and never felt better! Just want to inspire, motivate and help others to feel the same:)

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A dose of positive thinking with my morning caffeine.

It can be so easy to be caught up and swept away in negative thoughts and emotions. It can stem from our personal lives or from the state of the world currently.

The beauty of these emotions (any emotion for that matter) is that they are ever changing, ebbing and flowing. They are not static nor permenant.

I am choosing today to ignore the negativity and grasp for the positive in the fleeting moments of the day.

It is a practice...it is hard sometimes...but when I can manage it I end my day going to bed lighter....more free!

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing I hope you are able to, even for a millisecond, ingnore the negativity too!!

#messagesfromthecup #positivity #positive #inspire #love #emotion #newday

**Simple song with a simple message!!

https://open.spotify.com/track/6kwSLy3k26DmViHzS7sDfn?si=w4UouXi7TU2JBNugdOlbiA

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The tree is finally up, the lights...well they are "lit" (see what I did there) ~ feels like Christmas 🎄 I am still not done with presents or figuring out food and I...don't...care. 😲 After the 💩storm the world and my home has had to encounter the last couple of years I am done with the stress and worry. I am going to enjoy myself and let go of some of the traditional notions. I am here to be kind, smile and have fun. Nothing more, nothing less ~ If things don't get done....Christmas still comes and I will be 100% "present" 🎁 Happy Holidays ~ Shine Bright! Love D. #christmas #xmas #holidays #content #happy #love #joy #goodwill #enjoy #stressfree https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSE_cjyUHe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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~Lest We Forget~ Remembering those that have sacrificed throughout history ~ many have paid the ultimate price with the loss of their lives so that their loved ones would not lose theirs. Many have sacrificed watching their children grow, living in healthy marriages or relationships, emotional and mental health.... and done so without reservation but not without toll on their hearts. Today we remember, honour and give thanks. https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck03SKMprx-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Rise...and show up! No matter how you do it, no matter what modifications have to be made, no matter what challenges you face 💜 Fantastic start to my day with all the amazing souls at @victoriabootcamp Reminder to everyone out there to be kind to yourself no matter what you are going through. #burpeessuck #doingmybest #mentalhealth #motivation #yyjfitness https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjv4GGdvoDB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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A long overdue bike ride through @esquimaltbc ... A stroll through #saxepointepark and some sharing of memories .... A spotting of physical remnants of days gone by .... A mouse that wasn't scare of anything .... A dinner comprised of food that nourished our bodies and souls served by JD who nourished our human need for laughter and kindness .... A stolen dance 💃🕺 and a snuggle on a patio .... All of these things to celebrate 77 years of this amazing man ❤️ Thank you so much @fireside_grill_victoria for the INCREDIBLE food, the front of the house staff for their smiles, professionalism and kindness and JD for the giggles, the sparkler and the reminder that my Dad looks rough for a chap of 27!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I would highly recommend your establishment to anyone and everyone. Embrace all the moments life has to offer folks...you never know where they will lead you #localfood #yyjeats #sparkle #laughtillithurts #sofull #dancealways #love #truelove #dressup #explorevancouverisland PS. A little local history for you...if you go to #saxepointpark and you stand on the lookout to the farthest right where you can see @cfb.bfc.esquimalt you might want to know you're standing in what used to be my great-grandma's pool 🏊‍♀️ #truestory https://www.instagram.com/p/CgI_y6aO2ZP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This Phish-head is so over the 🌜 excited to know that Music 🎶 Festivals are B-A-C-K!!!! Our first festival at @heritageacresbc was an epic soul-filling night of love, positive vibes and amazing music! Social Grooves put on by @footworkentainment was the perfect start to the 2022 season! I can't wait to see what else they put together! @amc_medical is proud to have provided Festival Health Services for this event! #music #festivals #dancing #return2vibes #love #pure #harmreductionislove #festivalhealth #peersupport #humanshelpinghumans https://www.instagram.com/p/CewQ9H2JQd1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Yup....I'm just bloody blessed to be yer Mom! ❤️ Happy 20th Birthday to a man who can make an elf look like a badass! Have an epic day :) hope you treat yours"elf" a little! #tb #itsmay #birthday #20th #nomoreteensinthehouse https://www.instagram.com/p/CdcAIDtJ0s4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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To any of my family, friends, friends of friends or really anyone who can see this post ~ if you either live/struggle with addiction or if you use recreationally please be aware that the cocaine supply in Victoria #yyj is being cut with potentially deadly fentanyl. If you use under any circumstaces it is best to not use alone. No matter if you use or not get trained in how to administer Naloxone and you might just save a life ❤️ Link to training resources on #vancouverisland : https://www.islandhealth.ca/our-services/mental-health-substance-use-services/overdose-prevention-services #harmreduction #lovinghumans #festivalhealth #naloxone #islandhealth #safedruguse #mentalhealthawareness #addictionawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/CbsIutALdIS/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The grandkids are growing up waaaay too fast! I feel like yesterday they were toddlers. That's why sometimes it's important to stop, smell the flowers and do a photoshoot for no reason. My favourite part was the scary Halloween story telling that followed this the rest of the way home (they may or may not have featured turtle ninjas, dragons and grandmas that got lost while driving) #myheart #grandkids #grandmaD #mamabear #mamaD #adventures #photoshoot #springishere #green #walking #biking #springbreak #vanisleadventures https://www.instagram.com/p/CbiTLIrpkuq/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Like many people around me I have been struggling to feel "up" at times. Being an empathic person in the current "temperature" of the world drains the spoons. My spoons needed refilling and life is frankly too short. I have always loved dyed hair on other people and loved getting my own box dye on! This time I wanted to leave the work to the professionals as a treat. Well....🎉🎉🎉 I did not realize what depths of my soul needed this until I saw it....and the joy made me cry! Thank you @wildrosebeauti for the convo, the laughes (how many smurfs were sacrificed for that blue?) and for giving me the gift of joy! I looooooove it! Now to teach myself how to curl so I can do it justice. *Full disclosure - no smurfs were actually harmed in this process. @chattershairsalon @tillicumcentre #hairdye #joy #yyjhair #yyjhairstylists #fillingspoons #lifeisshort #smile #somanycolors #embracechange #bekind https://www.instagram.com/p/CbX0aLzFenm/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This has to be the MOST comfy and well made pair of sweats I have ever worn. Better yet, wearing it is supporting a local brand, business and inspiring individual. If I have to suffer in comfort 🤣🤣 to support him building his future so be it! Also, his product comes in a great variety of sizes and colours and doing business is a breeze! @250_apparel @s.stone250 #supportlocal #buildup #yyj #vancouverisland #250 #250branded #comfy #success #yyjbusiness #inspire https://www.instagram.com/p/CbXxf_zL03b/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This goes out to all of the beautiful souls in my life who identify as women 💜 I see you all ~ amazing and strong ~ and I am so proud to stand beside you. A special note of recognition to the incredible forces of nature who have helped me become the woman I am :) My mothers, my daughter and my granddaughter. I love you all ❤ https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca31Uidrr5T/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Missed this <3 #bereal #loved #authentic #bekind #fortheloveofwriting #inspiration #creativity #aftermath #chaos #itsoktonotbeok #mentalhealthmatters #backatit

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Saturday mornings are one of my favourite of the week. Yes, it might be cold or wet. Yes, I might be tired. Yes, there might be so many reasons I might think of not to go. However.... There are so many reasons for me to go and to keep going over and over again. - The beautiful souls out there putting the hard work in with me - The amazing leadership from our bootcamp instructor - The way my body feels as I move through my journey back to health and strength - The sweaty, happy, positive, energized way I feel regardless of what is happening in my life that day For all those reasons I go.....and always will 💜 #victoriabootcamp #hustleharder #fitness #health #sweat #hardwork #thejourney #yyjfitness # inspiration #motivation #positivity https://www.instagram.com/p/CWi-h6bPEa5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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And I will keep getting back up....there will ALWAYS be good after the storm #nogoodverybad #doover #isitbedtimeyet #calgontakemeaway #overit #sadness #itsoktocry #reachedmylimit

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"Oh the Places You'll Go" ~ Dr. Seuss The post is a few days late but here's the grandson starting his educational journey 💙 Kindergarten will never be the same! #kindy #herewego #firstdayjitters #growingup #schooldaze #kindergarten https://www.instagram.com/p/CUAz-9fP7Uz/?utm_medium=tumblr

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As the season changes 🍁 so do the children ~ off to Grade 2 for this beauty this morning ❤❤ #grade2 #messageinabackpack #believeinyourself #backtoschool #fresh https://www.instagram.com/p/CThuPmuFyK2/?utm_medium=tumblr