#affirmation mondays

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Affirmation Mondays 351 ~ We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are...

“We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” ~ Anaïs Nin We see through our eyes at all times… We do not see things as they are, we see things as we are.” This quote (which has been attributed to Anaïs Nin and also has been assigned a Talmudic origin) has a certain resonance in my soul. It’s a resonance that can clang about with all of the wild cacophony of a histrionic circus or…

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Affirmation Mondays 350 ~ She is art. What the fuck do you expect from Her, other than confusion, beauty, and goddamn soul?...

“She is art. What the fuck do you expect from Her, other than confusion, beauty, and goddamn soul?” ~ Unknown We are all art… “She is art. What the fuck do you expect from Her, other than confusion, beauty, and goddamn soul?” What an absolutely divine quote! When I came across these gorgeous words my soul caught fire with a deeply inspired, long-held knowledge. I am art. You are art. Our very…

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Affirmation Mondays 349 ~ Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket...

“Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket.” ~ Unknown Native American Time change is truly the bane of my existence… “Only the government would believe that you could cut a foot off the top of a blanket, sew it to the bottom, and have a longer blanket.” Since as far back as I can remember, time-change…

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Affirmation Mondays 348 ~ I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman...

“I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.” ~ Virginia Woolf How many of the Anonymous contributors to so much throughout history were women… “I would venture to guess that Anon, who wrote so many poems without signing them, was often a woman.” Since time began humans have sought out ways to contribute, to be remembered. Yet, how often…

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Affirmation Mondays 347 ~ Sometimes it's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe...

“Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.” ~ Unknown Go easy on yourself, for you are only human… “Sometimes it’s okay if the only thing you did today was breathe.” The grind culture needs to take a giant step back and take all of the seats because there is not one of us here who needs to be grinding day in and day out. That is impossible for any functional length of time.…

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Affirmation Mondays 346 ~ Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong...

“Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.” ~ Leo Buscaglia Gentleness is such a powerful strength… “Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.” There is so much importance in this simple statement. Yet, so many are so quick to ignore, or worse still, deny, it. So many would get lost amidst the minutia, arguing just what constitutes…

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Affirmation Mondays 345 ~ Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud...

“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” ~ Maya Angelou Rainbows are made up of joy, wonder, and light… “Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” It’s no secret that I adore Maya Angelou (I mean these 5 Affirmation Mondays ~ 8, 142, 183, 224, and 269 are fairly good proof) and this is such a delightful quote of Her’s, filled with such strong, gentle wisdom. To try to be a rainbow in someone’s…

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Affirmation Mondays 344 ~ You're something between a dream and a miracle...

“You’re something between a dream and a miracle.” ~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning You are pure magic in human form… “You’re something between a dream and a miracle.” Life has been rough on so many for the past few years and often it’s felt as though so much has been caught on a never ebbing tide of violent pessimism and ugly hate. I know that personally I’ve been going through it and there were…

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