Peace of Mind

30/03/2025

30/03/2025

For all the Mother Figures...

A Day For All Mothers

This day is for Mothers, the old and the new
The ones who gave birth and the ones that we choose
The ones that chose us for good or for bad
The ones that were strong and who had to play Dad

All Mothers regardless of how they became
Can be proud of the title, you earn't the name
It's something deserved and we give it with love
For having our backs when push comes to shove

No matter on how you came to be known
No doubt it was through endless love that was shown
No single feat earned you the right to claim this day
It was from giving your all in your own special way

And to those special Angels who are no longer here
We need you to know that we'll always care
We're sending our love, wherever you are
Love knows no boundaries be you near or so far

So today is a day we get to give thanks
To the people who loved us and gave us the chance
To grow into the wonders we were destined to be
For loving us regardless of our family tree

A Mother is a figure of love and of light
And not everyone gets to have done it all right
But I'm thankful to all the Mothers out there
So sending out blessings to you all, everywhere.

By L D Culnane

30/03/2025

I learned from my mother
That women are strong
That life can be difficult
But we go on

She taught to be soft
On those finding life hard
To help protect those
Who’ve already been scarred

To work when I need to
But otherwise play
That night time’s for dreaming
But so is the day

To be gentle with those
Who are tough on themselves
To share out my love
But save some for myself

To stand up to those
Who would walk over me
To hold up my head
When I’m down and feel weak

To only apologise
When I am wrong
To know that there’s always
A place I belong

To trust in my future
And treasure my past
To smash it each time
That the ceiling is glass

To find the lessons
In relationships lost
Because some things in life
Are not worth what they cost

But what she taught most
About life and of worth
Was that it is only
The best I deserve

And maybe your mother
Has taught you the same
But if she has not
Well, then I’m here today

To say that you too
Deserve only the best
To live out the life
That exists in your head

To find your own strength
And to dream and stand tall
To trust you might fly
When you think you could fall

So never stop dreaming
And never give up
Because, one thing I've learned?
You are worthy of love

💗💗

Becky Hemsley 2022
Lovely artwork by Vicki Wade Fine Art

This poem is from my second collection here
https://a.co/d/alTSVTZ

29/12/2024

As the year comes to a close,
it is a time for reflection –
a time to release old thoughts and beliefs
and forgive old hurts.
Whatever has happened in the past year,
the New Year brings fresh beginnings.
Exciting new experiences and relationships await.
Let us be thankful for the blessings of the past
and the promise of the future..

Peggy Toney Horton ✨

Artist Credit: Jungsuk Lee

06/09/2024

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING~

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking I looked at you and wanted to say,’ Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.’

Author: Mary Rita Schilke Sill

17/08/2024

I love this reminder... I would be very offended if someone didn't feel they could come to me when they needed help, it really is a great honour, but I myself am terrible at asking for help when I need it, I always think other people already have enough going on in their lives without me putting on them, that's what stops most considerate people from asking, that and not wanting to show our vulnerability, so I will work on getting better at asking when I need help, as long as you do too!

Asking for help is an act of service. Don’t deny the people who love you the honor of being there to support you. Video from Brilliant Minds Foundation, June… | 348 comments on LinkedIn

17/08/2024

Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day. It isn’t about having a perfect life, but about finding joy in the little things, cultivating gratitude, and focusing on the positives, even in challenging times. While circumstances can influence our mood, true happiness comes from within—it’s an attitude that allows us to see the beauty in imperfections and to appreciate what we have rather than what we lack. By choosing to embrace a mindset of happiness, we empower ourselves to live more fulfilling lives, regardless of the ups and downs that come our way. Happiness is not something to chase; it’s something to create from the inside out.

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05/08/2024

Beautiful ❤️

There’s a massive difference between giving someone grace and giving and giving and giving to a friendship that isn’t reciprocal. I’m not sure enough of us fully understand the distinction, and it’s really important. Really, really, really important.

Grace says “I understand. I’m not angry. I’m not upset. I’m not holding this over your head even though I could. I choose compassion, peace and love over hostility, judgement and hate. I make mistakes too. I mess up as well. My heart remains full of goodwill towards you.”

Grace does not say, however, “I will continually pour here. I will run myself ragged trying to make you return my attention. I will exhaust myself trying to be what you want and I will allow myself to continually be hurt in this relationships in the hopes you reciprocate and I will refuse to release this.”

We’ve got to stop expecting people to be someone they’re not and we’ve got to stop expecting people to give what they cannot give.

Friendships (or any relationship for that matter) don’t survive if they aren’t reciprocal. They won’t always be 50/50. We all go through seasons where we need to be carried and we all go through season of “can’t,” but when you take a step back and look at the big picture, things should be pretty even—a give and a take. Two people walking towards each other.

If it’s not, instead of being bitter, instead of holding offense (and believe me I know this is hard) move on. I don’t mean have a big break up, I don’t mean get really mad and give them a piece of your mind, I mean take all that intentionality you’re giving them and invest it elsewhere.

You are a treasure, your friendship is a treasure. You can expect more out of friendship- you should expect more out of friendship, but not from the person who has already shown you they can’t or won’t. Does that makes sense?

If you have a friend in your life who is constantly disappointing you, my friend, it’s time to release your expectations. If you need something they can’t give, then start investing in new friendships. It’s not disloyal, it’s healthy.

They’re probably doing the best they can and if that’s not the kind of friendship you’re looking for, I promise, it’s alright. You are allowed to want good for them AND know that your heart and mind won’t remain in a good place if you stay in the friendship. You’re allowed to take a step back, but there’s no need to kick them with your free foot. Grace takes a step back with gentleness and humility.

Find a plant that’s ready to grow and stop standing there being disappointed at a dried up rose that isn’t capable of blossoming right in this moment. Move on, but please never stop handing out grace. The world would be better with more gracious souls, and dear one, your own heart would be better with a gracious soul too.

You can have boundaries and have grace.

You can honor yourself as well as your needs and have grace.

You can take a step back and have grace.

You can start new friendships and still hold onto grace for the ones you had before.

Release your expectations, give grace, and move on when you need to. Grace is healthy. Lopsided friendships are not.

Love
Amy & Jess

28/07/2024

Charlie Chaplin Once read a famous poem by Kim Mcmillin at one of his parties ....

“As I began to love myself
I found that anguish and emotional suffering
are only warning signs that I was living against my own truth.
Today, I know, this is Authenticity.

As I began to love myself
I understood how much it can offend somebody
if I try to force my desires on this person, even though I knew the time was not right
and the person was not ready for it,
and even though this person was me.
Today I call this Respect.

As I began to love myself
I stopped craving for a different life, and I could see that everything that surrounded me
was inviting me to grow.
Today I call this Maturity.

As I began to love myself
I quit stealing my own time,
and I stopped designing huge projects
for the future.
Today, I only do what brings me joy and happiness,
things I love to do and that make my heart cheer,
and I do them in my own way
and in my own rhythm.
Today I call this Simplicity.

As I began to love myself
I freed myself of anything
that is no good for my health –
food, people, things, situations,
and everything that drew me down and away from myself.
At first I called this attitude a healthy egoism.
Today I know it is Love of Oneself.

As I began to love myself
I quit trying to always be right,
and ever since I was wrong less of the time. Today I discovered that is Modesty.

As I began to love myself
I recognized that my mind can disturb me and it can make me sick. But as I connected it to my heart, my mind became avaluable ally. Today I call this connection Wisdom of the Heart.

We no longer need to fear arguments,
confrontations or any kind of problems with ourselves or others. Even stars collide,
and out of their crashing, new worlds are born. Today I know: This is Life!”❤

25/07/2024

I just had a wonderful treatment with Sonia.
As a therapist, it is always wonderful to find someone who can give you a treatment sometimes as we do tend to put ourselves last!
Thank you Senquility Body Therapy ❤️🥰🙏

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24/07/2024

Love this!