I was perusing a few antique stores the other day in Gastown, a funky neighborhood in my hometown of Vancouver. I always find it interesting that in every store there is inevitably a box full of old, black and white family photos. 
Who are these people? Well, they could be anyone. They could be my own relatives and I wouldn’t even know it! These snaps made me think about how all of our family photos are similar. These old photos each tell their own story but collectively they reflect a certain time, with certain attitudes and mores.
The wedding photos in particular, made me smile to myself. Must
Vashti and Brett Seacat -image source; abc news
I tuned in to Nancy Grace and was immediately riveted by her coverage of the Seacat case. He’s a cop charged with 1st degree murder of his wife Vashti Seacat. Only months prior to her murder, Vashti had served her husband with divorce papers. This is a sharp reminder of the vulnerability of all women who are initiating a separation or divorce. I gave my head a shake while watching this because I couldn’t believe I haven’t blogged about this issue; I’ve been negligent. So, this is what I’ve been meaning to tell you… women who
Today’s quote of the week couldn’t be more relevant than during divorce or any other life crisis…
“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” – Marcel Proust
Surround yourself with supportive people who make you smile and send love your way. Leave alone the ones who fill you with self doubt. To reiterate this quote…
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There is no more stressful time than during a divorce, except for death. Think about that for a minute. Divorce is a grieving process of sorts.
If you are going through it right now, chances are you’ve let your self care routine slide. There are other more important things to worry about than my hair…you hear yourself say…the children come first, you say…and they do however, if you keep putting yourself last you won’t get through this journey intact.
Truth or Dare? Remember that game. Well, sometimes the dare was way easier than the truth…
“Tell all the truth, but tell it slant–” – Emily Dickinson
Are you tired of being the Good Wife? I’m sure you’ll agree that when we say our vows we have the best intentions. Our twenty-something selves actually believe in the fairytale. We are dressed in a fluffy white dress looking like the icing on a cupcake. Yet, somehow this didn’t tip us off that it wasn’t realistic. So, we became
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Eleanor Roosevelt
This one gives me pause. How do I let someone make me feel inferior? Isn’t it what they say or do that makes me feel inferior? Maybe what Mrs. Roosevelt is referring to is surrounding ourselves with the wrong people. If someone is repeatedly saying or doing things that make you feel inferior then it is up to you ultimately to remove yourself from that person. Don’t go back for more. Stop participating in the negativity.
Surround yourself with positive people and those who, while in their company make you feel good about yourself. Also, a healthy dose of not caring what people think, and being comfortable in your skin will reduce those inferior reactions.
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How did you stop letting people make you feel inferior?
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“If you don’t design your own life plan, chances are you’ll fall into somebody else’s plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much.” Jim Rohn
Start planning! Start making decisions that are in your own best interests. Start dreaming about the future, you control it. Set a new goal and think about how you’ll get there. You can do it!
Remember:
photo credit: Lynn Knowlton from Design the Life You Want to Live
p.s. check out her site. She’s inspiring, fun and gives tips on designing a great life…ya, right on topic
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