Category: writing prompts

A few years ago I read this in a fortune cookie and these words changed me.

“If you are bored, you are not being curious enough.”

Don’t you just love that! This is exactly what I tell my kids too every time they say they are bored.

“Mom we’re bored….”

“Well……if you’re bored you’re not being what?”

“Curious enough.”

*walk away and find something to do.*

I don’t get bored anymore. I can find something in anything.

For me, everything can be an experience.

Just close your eyes once in a while and let your other senses highlight your world and reveal something entirely extraordinary.

To avoid boredom is to strengthen your imagination. You don’t have to bored, you need to stay curious and not be afraid to be a little weird and different.

The deep thinkers. The curious ones. The ones who wonder and ponder. The questioners.

And how weird to be encouraged with this question today when just last night I was sharing with my husband that I felt like I didn’t have much friends who understood me.

I have friends. But don’t we all want and crave friendships where we are seen. And who are like minded like us? Who doesn’t just brush us off as being weird or different.

If we really want to be honest, I am you, and you are me. So…..we might as well just be honest and say how we really feel. Surface level conversations are painful. I want depth!

Or, what’s a bummer is you do establish friendships where you feel in alignment, only to discover that you really weren’t.

I am in a season where it’s difficult for me to be around people who don’t love themselves or who are not confident in who they are. OR, it’s difficult to be around people who just aren’t even trying to be 1% better everyday.

And more than that, people who don’t allow me to show them how to love themselves.

Some people just don’t want to listen and thats the most frustrating part.

I can help more than people give me credit for but I also understand everyone is on their own journey. So I wait in way……

I will say I am so incredibly grateful for my blog and the internet because I know that there are people out there who think or ponder in a similar way and who are striving to be and do better everyday.

It’s rejuvenating.

And I thank you readers and writers.

You all are my people.

You all, are who I LOVE to be around.

Currently my favorite pair of shoes are not typically categorized as shoes, they are actually my slippers.

They are these light beige, slip on, clog style slippers and they are so cozy. They are not brand name or anything really special. But it’s like, being wrapped in a blanket. My body is immediately safe when I wear them.

I prefer to be grounded in comfort.

I really don’t like shoe’s honestly. I wear them when I need to but I prefer my slippers, being barefoot, or probably wearing a pair of slip on sandals.

You ever notice how kids strongly dislike wearing shoes? They always want to be barefoot.

There’s something to that. What are your thoughts?

I remember I also read something awhile back that said many people haven’t actually touched the earth with their feet in years.

Why? Because they are always wearing shoes.

You put shoes on, go where you go, come home, take off shoes, repeat.

If it’s been awhile since your feet have actually touched earth I dare you to do that today.

Stand on the earth and feel it.

Well…..I think the opportunity to be here is a pretty huge gift.

It’s pretty wild when you really sit and ponder that.

We are here, all together. And why exactly? That’s still quite the mystery.

Regardless, we are here. I get this experience right now.

Have I been here before? I have no idea, maybe I have and don’t remember.

But being here now, in this moment. I recognize that to be alive IS a gift.

My awareness is the gift.

And it’s the most bizarre thing, sometimes I feel like I’m in a dream.

But I rather have this unsettling beautiful awareness than to be oblivious of this insane miracle, which is exactly what it all is.

It’s all so weird.

Intention.

Deciphering needs vs. wants.

Health is wealth.

1. Intention

When I buy/purchase something there has to be intention behind it. I don’t just buy because it’s “a good deal” or “oh it’s on sale.” To me personally, that is the road to unnecessary items and clutter.

There needs to be a good why behind the purchase. And I ask how often will I/they use this item…what am I really getting back in return? Don’t buy just to buy. Let it be strong why.

2. Needs Vs. Wants

Most of the time, it’s just a want. You probably don’t need. How many times do we buy things and it ends up getting donated a few months later or years.

Here’s a tip though: don’t be afraid to ask your friends or family for something that you want. Just the other day I went onto my Facebook to ask if anyone had a paper shredder or blender they no longer wanted or needed because I want to learn how to make paper.

No one said they had a blender but guess what? Someone said they had a paper shredder they could give me. I have done this countless times. Don’t afraid or ashamed or embarrassed.

People have stuff, and truthfully they want to get rid of it. They will feel good giving it away to someone they know.

So don’t be afraid to ask around before you spend unnecessary money that really could go towards something else….like a trip somewhere!

3. Health Is Wealth

THIS. Invest in your health. Groceries can be expensive for example, but what I am getting in rerun is FAR greater.

But health is more than body, it’s mind and spirit.

This is the area where there is no budget to me because of the state of well being you get back.

That is priceless.

****parents****

I will say this, stop wasting your money on little party bags. Kids do not need them. The honest truth is most of the party favor bags end up in the trash or donated. Save your money. The party and the kids having a good time is ENOUGH, I promise you.

THAT, my friends…is a powerful lesson worth learning and understanding.

Learning, choosing, wanting, to love yourself…..that right there is power.

But maybe you’re asking how? How in the world do I begin to love myself?

It’s understanding how incredibly miraculous your existence is.

To be alive…..wow a gift! If you can see that, I mean really see that……your life will begin to unfold in a whole new way.

You don’t have to prove yourself to any one.

You are enough and you always have been.

You are a piece of art that can never be duplicated.

You are magic.

Love yourself…..I wish I learned that sooner.

However….had I learned that sooner I wouldn’t have what I do now.

Life is funny like that. Trust your journey, keep moving forward.

How people talk about others and to others. I pay attention to that. Ultimately it’s really about respect.

I don’t like when people center a conversation around bashing another individual. That never has really sat well with me.

And how people talk to others……name calling, passive aggressive remarks…….some can argue that that is just their sense of humor but it’s something I have learned I don’t want to be around.

I had a friend in the past who was actually pretty mean. She would make comments and follow it by a laugh so it wasn’t taken too seriously, or she would make fun of the other friends I would hang out with.

I cut her off because I had reached my limit and I legitimately told her I cannot be your friend anymore.

And when I meet people or make new friends or whatever this is something I recognize through conversation and already know it’s not for me.

Another red flag since we’re discussing it is those who are very tunnel visioned. What I mean by that is their reality is very black and white. There is no space to even try to see the other side.

I love open minded people, people who can really have in depth conversation, friends who can humble you and vice versa.

I prefer a personality that’s interested in growing and challenging oneself, not a person thats only interest is in belittling others.

Ps – one more thing that is a “red flag” – negativity. I can’t be around that. If you are constantly negative, I can’t be around that and I don’t want to be around it.

Let’s change the look to feel.

There’s a difference.

I’m more focused on what my home feels like than its overall appearance.

My home is comfort, safe, loving, where people can come over and feel at ease.

The energy that my home carries is very important to me.

I do strive to make it a place of love where that’s felt consciously and unconsciously.

What that looks like is…..somewhat of a minimalist design. No room is overcrowded.

I have visible green plants that are noticed once you walk in……natural light….the kitchen window is usually cracked….photos of places we love to be, art, a few crafts on display from my kids.

Earthy tones and colors. A few real life “flaws” (chipped paint, toys laying around, markers and crayons scattered currently on the table I’m writing at).

When friends visit I like playing soft music in the background. Usually jazz type. I may light one candle too.

Like I mentioned previously…..my home vibe is so important to me. This is the home that homes my children. And the home that welcomes my guests.

Whenever we go on a trip I always put my hand on the wall and tell our home to be good, enjoy the peace and quiet for a little bit and that I love it.

Then I kiss the wall.

I love our home and I believe others can feel that love when they walk in.

In short, it’s almost like a release for me.

It’s like emptying my brain bin to make more space for more learning and growing.

Overall I blog because I want to help and inspire others in some way, especially my children.

I may not have a large following but I know ripples can travel very far.

Having that knowledge is enough.