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To love and be loved.
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I believe that is the hardest two-part lesson that I have tried and continue trying to learn.
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Here I am successfully sporting a few things I love!
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1. The color green.
2. The color red.
3. Lovely sunset light.
4. Big, but not heavy earrings.
5. The feel of hair touching my face. AKA long hair, which I don't have yet, but I'm getting back to it. 😄
6. A deep knowing that I am loved by many.
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Go ahead everyone! Adorn yourself in stuff you love and let it sink in that someone truly loves you. You matter! It's absolutely true. You might not know it, but someone loves you.
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And if you really aren't sure about that, get out there and LOVE!
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It's the first step in Being Loved. I promise. This is how it works.
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But if you really, really aren't sure that you are loved, DM and I will help you figure it out. 😘
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Happy Friday Gently Do Society! Sending you LOVE today.
~Brenda
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P.S. #SomeoneLovesYou
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#gentlydosociety #gentlydowhatisrightforyou #gentlydo #gentlydomoments #gentlydolifestyle #mindtherapy #selfrealization #trusttheuniverse #betruetoyourself #selfwork #selfreflection #lifecoach #lifecoachlessons

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Oh my goodness I’m a sucker for a motivational idea!
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I have read self-help books and studied habit formation, goal setting, the psychology of motivation, etc. etc. for years!
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But hear me out. This idea really works! At least for me. 😂
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And that’s the key to improving your life. You have to find what works for you. Try and fail and try and fail.
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It’s a game I play. And honestly, some cool idea for motivation will work for me for awhile and then it won’t.
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But that’s ok. I love studying the concept and I always have a new system or trick to rotate into my arsenal.
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Oh wait! I still haven’t explained the idea but I think it’s spelled out fairly well on my chalkboard.
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When you need to do something (get out the door for a walk, wash the dishes, pay the bills, any task you are avoiding) count to 5 and then Do It!
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Or go for the more scary version and count backwards from 5 and then Do It. 😂
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5 . . . 4 . . . 3 . . . 2 . . . 1!
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After typing this post, I realized we need two chalkboards going both directions. So swipe to see the counting backward version if you dare! 😂
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Give this a try and see if it works for you. Here’s my full method.
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Step 1 - Take a deep breath.
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Step 2 - Tell yourself no bargaining or cheating! This is it! You will count to 5 or count backward from 5 and then take action.
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Step 3 - When you reach 5 or down to 1, Do It. (Whatever It is!) No exceptions. Be a person of Integrity and keep the promise you have made to yourself. Do it.
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How will YOU blossom today?
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That is the question I was asked on my most recent trip to New York City. I had wandered into a Pop-Up shop with @tallsoyflatwhite. To be honest, I have never been in one of those in the city before. It felt so very "New York" to me! Deep down I'm just a girl from Arkansas! 😄
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The first table I saw was called Blossom, handmade clip-anywhere blossoms made from rescued leather. I LOVED the leather blossoms, but what I loved even more was meeting the designer.
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I love people! Especially people full of life and great energy. And that's exactly what I found in the Blossom creator @blacksnapperdesign ❤️
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This is her story as printed on her packaging:
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"While volunteering at a community thrift shop in Harlem, I saw a lot of leather items that were not selling (because they were hideous!). I 'rescued' that leather by buying those items and making something lovely (I hope) & useful (I'm sure) out of them. I hope you enjoy!"
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Don't you just love artists that create treasure from unloved things?!?!? I sure do!
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So be on the look out for my Green Repurposed Leather Blossom. I've named her Rosy and she's going to be popping up (get it what I just did there???? I crack myself up somedays! 😂) on my wardrobe!
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So I have to ask again, how will you blossom today?
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As always, sending you love and strength to gently do what is right for you.
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#howwillyoublossom #blossomtoday
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Do you need to walk away from Someone? Something? Then this is the song for you 😢#iwillalwaysloveyou
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Here's a portion of the lyrics.
"If I should stay, I would only be in your way
So I'll go, but I know
I'll think of you every step of the way
And I will always love you
I will always love you
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Bittersweet memories
That is all I'm taking with me
So, goodbye
Please, don't cry
We both know I'm not what you, you need
And I will always love you
I will always love you"
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Dolly Parton wrote it in 1973 as a farewell to her mentor, producer, and longtime duet partner, Porter Wagoner, with whom she never had a romantic relationship. Wagoner was reluctant to have her go solo. Dolly has said "It's saying, 'Just because I'm going doesn't mean I won't love you. I appreciate you and I hope you do great and I appreciate everything you've done, but I'm out of here.'"
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So maybe today is the day that you need to walk away. Your heart knows when the time is right. Get Still. Listen.
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Your heart will Hurt but it will also feel a surge of Freedom!
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Go ahead and cry as you walk away. The tears will help you let go. Gently.
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But have the courage to walk on as if your life depends on it. Because it does.
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I'm sending you love, encouragement and a huge hug today my friends. 😘
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P.S. Feel free to turn on my favorite version of this song by Whitney Houston. Sing along. Cry along. Find your Strength.
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#goaheadandcry #butkeepwalking
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