I sat to do my daily Brain Dump which Julia Cameron calls Morning Pages, and realized it had been 3 months since I had sat down to write these and there was a LOT that wanted to be expressed. I would never generally share these personal brain dumps but I felt that many of us are experiencing the same things in one way or another and it might be relatable and helpful in some way.
Please know I am not looking for sympathy or a pity party here in anyway shape or form, as I am blessed. I like you, am human, doing the best I can and I am bumbling along just like we all are, and I always have a choice and I choose to grow from my daily lessons that show up in my path. I learn as much from my clients and friends as they learn from me and more from my mistakes than wins. So my friends, please know I would love to hear what you personally connect with when you listen, if you would like to comment.
Speaking of “Spilling Words”. my poem The Lone Sunflower was accepted on Spillwords and is coming out June 4th which I’m thrilled about. I will post it on my blog Monday June 6th since I don’t post on weekends. I can’t wait to share it with you.
I’ve made a audio to give your eyes a rest if you prefer along with the written words, if you prefer to read.
5/28/22
Sitting I notice my back talking to me with a message of what I’m not sure. Slow down comes to mind. You can only do one thing at a time.You are NOT Ghandi or Buddha or God, you can NOT change the world, change others, stop war, famine, child’s rights, the environment, only yourself.
Save you, that’s the best I can do and yet I spiral downwards in the sea of Abis as I brew my coffee knowing my 87 year old dad is sick and might have Covid, my mom is overwhelmed with the recent death of my step father. My FIL fell and is in lockdown at his retirement center with 25 that just came down with Covid, the wedding, the construction, the mistakes, that keep arising, costing a pound of flesh, and the list goes on and on.
Nothing important and everything important, with a finite window of time in the day.
And then there is my book, I do what to write, my blog which keeps me from my book. My head is empty and yet full, crammed with worry and angst. Waiting in line with blundering mistakes and not enough staff to wait on you because no-one wants or can afford these jobs any more and companies are trying to just stay afloat.
Getting in my self care feels like another obligation and necessity of life rather than a joy of feeding my soul. I sit in a quandary of feeling blessed and feeling cursed for this rich life I have created of demands where I am needed and yet, I could walk away from them all. Stroll down the beach and never come back. People do you know. I could invent a very cool story and then escape but escape to where?
The bombings of shelled out bodies, starvation, pollution? I need to write for the love of again. I need to just be, I need to relax, let the tension go, I need to not be needed. I need to have people to keep their agreements but I’ve no control.
I need, I need, I need way too much which is just an ounce of space to breathe and with that, tears flow down my cheeks, realizing how little I give to myself and how blessed I am that I actually have a choice.
And then I stop and wait, and just see what comes . Broken with despair. Could I just be, just be, be free? and I cry some more because I gave up freedom when I signed on the dotted line and took an oath to my country and God to be the best I could be. To show up everyday and be honest and fair, loving and caring, work smart, cross my t’s and dot my i’s, have patience, work smart and cross my I’s, know life truly is an illusion, strive for world peace with clean air and food for all, but you failed me or did I fail me because I truly could have done more?
You did not up-stand what we are all striving for as we watch destruction and breath taken away one by one in corruption and greed for those in power that refuse to see . We are all fighting the same fight gasping for the same air, while the slaughter house is full of blood and bigotry.
Wow, this is what happens when you don’t write everyday and words spill on the page from head to heart then hand as I quill my feelings and spill my sorrow and joy on the page.
On another note; Happy Birthday to my mom who is one of the strongest woman I know. She is not only beautiful, loving caring, smart and kind but was one of the highest paid woman 50 years ago as a sales agent in a moving and storage company without a college degree, Her stories like all of our is rich with color and inspiration. She just retired about 3 years ago when the company shut down which was perfect timing so she could be with my stepdad and tend to his every need.
Her favorite line is “I go to bed in peace and wake in joy“. She actually doesn’t sleep much at all but I always appreciate her positive mind set.
Speaking of strong woman, Gabriela has invited us to a discussion on Wounds I healed: Poetry of Strong Woman (see the details below)
From the Editor, Gabriela Marie Milton:
« On Saturday June 4, at 9 am CT – 10 am ET (USA) join me and Ingrid on Twitter Space for a lively discussion and updates on our anthology Wounds I Healed: The Poetry of Strong Women. By saving and clicking on the link below you can listen to the discussion even if you do not have a Twitter account. Please share the link with those you think may be interested. I can’t wait to talk to those of you who can attend.«
That is 7 am PT (USA) for those on the west coast. I will be there and hope to see you there too.
Gabriela Marie Milton
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Woman: Splendor and Sorrow :I Love Poems and Poetic Prose
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Have a blessed day, take moments to feel your breath simply breathe you. When you find you are holding your breath, clenching, rushing and tense: Stop for a minute and slow down and take 3 deep breaths, breath and let go. Clear your mind as best as you can and come to a word or an image that brings you peace. You may find you may need to do it several times a day. Do it! It’s as simple as that. Thanks for visiting today and may you too sleep in peace and wake in joy like my mamma says.
Love and Light,
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About half of this sounds like I wrote it, Cindy. I am trying to do all the things I should do and all of the things I want to do while I still have the capacity. But like many others, I am over-programed. It is really hard to know what to let go and what to keep. Wishing you peace and joy! <3 <3 <3
laughing Cheryl and happy to hear I am not alone seriously and feel your struggle as we do share the same issue. I appreciate your friendship, knowingness and honesty so I can be my authentic self with no apologies! You are a dear friend, thanks so much! and you too hang in 💖💖🌹🙏🥰
This lovely, raw honest. I have been working with an artist’s way for a while. When I was working in social services, it forced me to look at old wounds at times. The work, itself, was healing at times. Thank you foe sharing this.
I really appreciate your feedback which is invaluable and thank you so very much. Then you absolutely know what I mean. I think these are great tools to keep us in check and heal as areas get retriggered. It’s a pleasure! 💖💖🌹
There is a reason we all enter healing professions. Yes, these are excellent tools. My morning pages showed yes it was time for me to leave my profession and move across country.
Firstly congratulations on the book, can’t wait to read your post on it.
Secondly, it is very relatable we all need to slow down and you’re right we can’t change anyone but ourselves. Happens a lot to me this days.
And Happy birthday to your mom, she’s ageing like a fine wine. ❤️
I do hope I can join you for that let’s see, I still have very little clue on how twitter works. 😄
Oh thank you so much Daphny!!! It’s so true and as much as we know this, when you are a caring soul like you and I are, it’s easy to go down that tunnel. Thank you for the wishes Daph… hopefully, she’ll read this kind compliment. She sure is and I’m bringing a Pinot tonight which she loves. Oh I hope so and I barely understand it either but I think it should be pretty easy. 💖💖
You’re most welcome, Cindy for all of it! I really hope she does, sounds amazing. I do hope it is easy cos I’ve been stuck in it for about a year now and I’m still clueless 😄❤️
You’re the best! I can hear you now.. “no you are” and me “no, you are” 😂😂😂
Ok truce, we both are. I do too. I hope I can get on too. A little bird told me,
“Cindy, you need to be on Twitter”, even when I said “I just can’t my plate is full”. She said, my book is number one best seller because of that”. Might you guess who the little bird was? Ok, I’ll tell you…. It was Gabriela and whGabrielaela talks…. I listen.. 😂😂 but I’m not gonna lie, it’s a lot but I just add my posts and play once a week. Hope to see you there and me too 😂😂😂😂💖💖🌹🌹
Haha… Yup let’s call it truce we both are else it’ll take us a whole year 😆😅
As soon as I saw that line I said it in my mind it will most definitely be Gabriela and I was right, glad you listened to her 😁 I’ trying my best to learn how exactly to use it 😄All my blog post automatically goes there and I just figured out yesterday that some of it were re-twitted last year 🤣🤣🤣 Hopefully we’ll both survive 😅 Good luck to us ❤️❤️❤️❤️
hahaha.. I know right.
Hey.,. i saw you followed me there and I followed you back. Means nothing lol. takes time to do all this but we can try. 🤷♀️🤷♀️Good ro you. Good luck to us is right!! 💖💖😂
I saw it too, I’ll try my best to get a hang of it haha… Yeah takes time I agree. 😄❤️
The stress is overwhelming for many of us. I hope this post made it a bit easier for you to cope. Hugs. A very happy birthday to your mom.
It really can be Sadje! Thank you so much my friend. It adds perspective for me and now I’m dozing off in the chair before the next client comes.. hahaah 😂😂 Thanks so much for the hugs and wishes for my mom … very sweet!🌹💖
Take care. I hope she had a wonderful day.
I absolutely loved listening to your “brain dump.” Your brain dump is more meaningful and perfectly said than things I generally plan out lol. I could really relate and I also think about what it would be like to be completely free with no attachments to anyone or anything. And so sorry about your parents and FIL, it’s so hard when family members are going through things, but I’m sending lots of positive energy your way 💕💕
Thank you sooo much Pooja! It was a stretch to send and I appreciate your response. That is so funny about the planning piece! You know I think that’s so funny that it works out like that at times. What a thought being without any attachments alright, if only in our dreams. Thanks so much. It is hard and even though we know aging is inevitable and they all have lived such good lives, it’s hard to watch them decline and the load to be so much. I sooo much appreciate your energy. 💖💖💖🌹🙏🙏…
Absolutely it can be so difficult to watch our parents get older. Yeah living with no attachments sounds wonderful- maybe someday! 💕
Totally! I’ll meet you in never never land 🥰😂🥰😎
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Wow, what a beautiful piece! I loved listening.. it provided me with the opportunity to really listen, internalize and reflect.
You made some beautiful points.. “where to escape to?” After all this is the life we’re given and troubles and all, its what we committed to do.
Hope you’ll have a wonderful week! Congratulations on that published poem, can’t wait to read it 😊
Thank you so much Simone! I’m glad you had some time to reflect as well. yes, this life… life is a training ground as I see it and it’s a hard pill to swallow sometimes but we continue on, root in and make the most of it.
Thanks a lot and you have a great rest of the week as well.
Thank you so much. I’m so happy about it and you are very kind. 💖💖🌹🙏🙏
A training ground, indeed! That’s certainly how it feels many times..
My pleasure! Keep those posts coming when the time allows 😊
I know right!!!
Always Simone and thanks truly my friend! 💖💖🌹
Wow, your mom is beautiful and strong! And to have retired only three years ago is super amazing. I pray that you have the extra strenth you need to get through the myriad of chores in your playbook right now. You do push yourself awfully hard. The world will not fall apart if you slow down. 🙂 Sending love.
Thank you so much Marsha!!!! She really is. You know she retired but she is a healing touch practitioner and loving that and it gives her so much! I do Marsha, you’re right…. but wait… it won’t fall apart.. you sure? 😂😂😂 You’re right… only i will. thanks for being here always and reminding me💖🌹🙏
Nothing is going to fall apart, not EVEN you. You’re a strong woman with too much on her plate right now.
Thanks for the faith my dear friend. for sure not, i will use threads to wean dreams of gold and meet you there my dear! 💖🌹🌹🌹🙏🙏🙏
🙂 Yes, indeed. Now breathe, have a cup of something warm and relaxing. Smell some lavendar, put peppermint on your feet in the afternoon, and go forth. I’ll be praying for you. 🙂
Oh I so am right now. Thanks a lot dearest! 💖💖
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Thank you so much for sharing such an honest and heartfelt post, Cindy. So relatable in many ways. Each day is made for you to form, my friend. Congratulations! I am so excited to read your poem on Spillwords, Yayyy! BTW – Your mom is fabulous , what a bright smile, she resembles the young lady next to her, is that your daughter by chance? Beautiful. Much love to you, my friend .💕🙏💕
You’re welcome Grace… I did debate long and hard and glad I just did it as it does seem to be what I hoped… an honest account of reflection so we all know we are in the same boat. Thanks you so much for always being here and yes, it’s made for you and me no matter the circumstances or in spite of them. Thanks you so much for the congrats.. I’m so happy you are… means a lot. She so is and that smile is right. Yes! That’s “Blaht”.. Blair… who’s getting married in Sept. Thanks so much my friend and lots of lot to you too! 💖💖🌹🙏
Your featured image expresses how I feel perfectly.💗 A brain dump is a great idea. You have many important irons in the fire Cindy. That would stress me out. Stick with it and things will work out for you. If you decide to fall off the grid I hope you’ll keep blogging.😊
I’m glad it is relatable John, thank you so much! You know it’s a great daily practice. I best not let it go too long this time… lol 😂. It is a lot any way you look at it and as long as I prioritize and go with what’s there, I’m ok. Yesterday was funny after i wrote this.. we had no power all day with trucks all the way down the street and clients couldn’t get it and had to walk a quarter mile to get here. Hey it was a work out after all for most of them. YOU are a dear friend and right. How kind of you to say John…. I think blogging is in my blood now so I’m here for the long run but you’ll be thrilled to know, I think that Cabo trip is on board for July and it’s just what the doctor ordered. If I can get your seat it would even be better.. 😂😂😂😂💖🙏🙏
Your reflections are so powerful, Cindy, and yes, relatable! “I need not to be needed” was the first line to really resonate. But also your despair and helplessness at how cruel and crazy the world seems right now. How can it be so terribly bad except by the choices of a few who really don’t give a you-know-what about other, those who believe life is cheap and compassion is weakness. Be strong, my friend, and keep caring…, especially for yourself. We need good people. <3 <3
not sure you got this as it was in someone else’s box but just in case it didn’t go through.. here you go…
Thank you so much Diana and yes you’re right there is so much despair. I love the words you shared : ” those who believe life is cheap and compassion is weakness. ”
That is sooo true and it is incomprehensible. I got chills when you said this:
“Be strong, my friend, and keep caring…, especially for yourself. We need good people. <3 <3"
We soooo do need this. I appreciate you being one of them and a friend that shows up in support and care of my soul. Thank you truly Diana! 🌹🙏💖
Thanks for sending the comment my way. I hadn’t seen it. And happy to help spread a little light and love. I have so little control over anything else, it’s the least I can do. Hugs.
oh great.. glad you got it. you do that well and it’s always appreciated!!! 💖💖💖🌹🙏🥰
What amazing writing! You are going through so much and yet are still standing. Happy Birthday to your Mom.
How do I love you Nico!
Let me count the ways….. nope there are too many. 💖
Thanks truly for your incredible “eyes on me”.
My mom and I thank you immensely my friend!
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You are more than welcome! You are one of the best writers on wordpress! And I’m serious. blessings.
Wow Nico!!! That is a huge compliment coming from you. I am truly taken back and feeling blessed by your words. Thank you so much!! 💖
Girlfriend, first of all, I am wishing a wonderful and Happy Birthday to your mother. 🎈🎂🥳 Secondly, take a deep breath, maybe two…oh hell just inhale three times sistah! 😉 Now, about this brain dump thingy, girl you sure did have a lot of shit to dump! 💩 I mean, I truly give you mad respect for admitting that eventhough we try to be superwomen (wink-wink), our wings tend to get weak at times when stress pours over us like a dump truck unloading a ton of dirt and burying our butts under all of it. 🚚🚛🚚
I know you aren’t a whiner, just a human being trying to do the best you can. I realize in my daily comings and goings that I try to do way too much, running with my internal stop-watch that keeps on ticking and counting down what I didn’t get done. But honey, what you aired out is a cleansing for all of the stuff that is on your plate, in your saucer, stored in your pots and pans, overflowing from your coffee cup, and laying under the covers waiting for you to jump in bed. 😲🛏🥱
Do yourself a favor. Now that you have done a brain dump (that sounds kinda gross Cindy 😝), it’s time for some spiritual healing. Maybe you do need to walk away to someplace remote for a minute, where you can simply yell your ass off. 🗣🗣🗣 Now, your throat might be sore, but just carry a bottle of wine with you and that will soothe your savage irritation! 🍷 But seriously, take your foot off of the pedal and just remember, you can’t do everything, you can’t cure everyone and you can’t be everywhere. 😱 If you hadn’t done all of this dumping, you would be one toe away from insanity.
Girlfriend, we simply can’t have that happen because we need our daily dose of a healthy FUNyay Cindaaayyyy! 😍🤗🤩 Just sayin’ dawwwlinkkkk! Sending you lots of love, hugs, and smooches! 🤗💖😘
Dear Kym,
Thanks for loving, caring, making me laugh and always being here with your sound and wise advice. I so appreciate you and if i become a wino, you’ll know where to find me and I’m gonna call you so be ready,. lol 😂😂😂 love you so much.. I’ll be back later.. late.. hahah 😂😂🙏💖💖
Warm hugs and smooches are coming your way girlfriend. You are still standing my sweetness and you are one tough cookie! 🍪🍪🍪 Yet, you know how to wind down, but are times when we have to be reminded to do just that. This too shall pass, and then there will be another set of issues rolling in like a Level 5 tornado. 🌪
Of course, that bottle of wine is a really good helpmate! 🍷🍷🍷 LMBO 🤣🥳😂 Hugs and smooches Mommy Nature! 🌷💐🌹
However did you manage to bust my gut just when I needed it as I’m trying to catch up and running just as fast as I can. lol. Skipped a work out and happy with a lil vino and so i could relish your message and carry on. you are a dear friend. Ok honey, I’ve no time to waste as I have hand to mouth bicep curls to do. 😂😂💖
Love you dearest Kymmmino.. thanks for keeping it real and me warm 💖🌹🙏
Girlfriend, I love your refreshing sense of humor Cindaaaayyyyyy!!! 🤣😝😂 Honey chile, with all of the craziness swarming all around us like locusts in Las Vegas, we do what we must to remain present, and do what we can with what we have. So sweetie pie, I am counting on you to roll on the river like Tina Turner! And, by the way, I love your exercise I shall incorporate into my weekly routine, “hand-to-mouth bicep curls! 🤪😝🤭🤭🤭 Girl, you are a riot! I needed to read your message this morning before going outside to mow the lawn! LOL 🤩💐😍
Have a FANtabulous day and make it FUNyay, ok Cindaaaayyyyyy!!!! 🥰💖😘🦋😉
loved this too;
: This too shall pass, and then there will be another set of issues rolling in like a Level 5 tornado. 🌪” 💖💖
Girl, don’t you know it? Hmmmm… 😱💞😲
Thank you for always sharing your heart with us, Cindy. You are brave, kind, loving, and an amazing poet and friend. Much love to you, and happy birthday to your beautiful mother! ❤️
Thank you so much for your words of admiration Jeff. That is much appreciated and I’m appreciative of them. Thanks for the wishes to my mom! 💖💖
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I sure have Sheereen.. thanks for listening and your heartfelt response. 💖💖
A beautiful, raw and honest post, Cindy! Happy belated birthday to your mum, who’s looking great.
Your brain dump reminds me of my current situation: I find myself almost in burnout, and forced to take a break from everything and spend some holiday time with my kids. I will come back to work next week with renewed vigour (I hope 😅). Wishing you all the best! 🤗💖💕
Thank you so much Ingrid. I so much appreciate your words, knowingness and honest account of living a full life. You too have been stretched and on overload and I’m so glad you are taking a break. thanks for the wishes for my mom. she really is. Have fun and see you sat. xoxoxxoxo 💖💖💖🌹🌹🙏
This is totally relatable to me, Cindy. Once my management guru had said, “You can’t change the world, what’s in your hand is to change yourself.” This is the mantra I follow religiously even now.
Everybody has brain dump, but one should know how to unburden it, like you. I’m happy that you’re blessed with a beautiful family including your mom. And congratulations once again for your poem 🎉💐💖🥀
Your words ring with truth and wisdom as always KK and it’s nice to have a kindred soul to share life’s journey with that “gets you and your “brain dump”. Thanks for being one of them. I am most appreciative my friend. Thank you so very much. That she is and so are they which is the biggest gift of all!
Oh thank you so much for the congrats. Much appreciated!!! 💖💖💖🌹
You’re more than welcome, Cindy. Thanks for your kind words 💖💐❤️
It’s a pleasure! 💖💖
Oh darling…
No wonder— when a butterfly flaps it’s wing in one corner of the world, the frequency moves in another.
Too much is going on.
I will write you a blog post. Wait for it. In the meantime, here’s one ‘something’ I hope helps. A quote:
“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.” ~ Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Will add more of the same. XoxoxoxoxoxoXO
Thank you so much for your keen and clever words and the words of Anne Morrow Lindberh my friend. They are gems from knowing hearts that know the path of full lives. Much appreciated and lovely! 💖 thanks truly!! 💖🌹🌹
Great post.
Thanks so much Eunice!!! 💖💖
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First congratulations on your accomplishment.I love your work. So true we can’t be everything to all people . Slow down take time for yourself it is sometimes hard to do but just do it. I loved 🥰 listening to your audio.beautifully spoken and honest. You have an amazing talent. Thank you for making my birthday so special and fun with lots of laughter mixed with sadness , so sorry about your Fil falling and breaking his ribs so painful.thankfully he is being taken care of in the hospital. You are a blessing to all who know you and a shining example ! Sending you all the love and light I have to offer. It is an honor to be your mom I am truly blessed. 🙏🤗🥰😇😘😍❤️
Thank you so much Mom! No bias here of course.. LOL! I so much appreciate your kind heart, strength and wise words, We cannot be all things to all people for sure and we do our best. I’m so glad you enjoyed my audio, thank you so much. You know me, you can count on me for that. You are so welcome. I’m truly glad you enjoyed yourself. It was lovely night with all of what you mention. Oh yes, poor Pete! Turns out it was 4 ribs which is painful as you well know. The good news is they heal, it’s just so painful and it takes a long while. Thanks for your continued love and light and source of strength you give to all of us and those you meet. Awww that is very kind…. Thanks so very much. I love you! 💖💖🌹🌹🙏
Thank you so much Diana and yes you’re right there is so much despair. I love the words you shared : ” those who believe life is cheap and compassion is weakness. ”
That is sooo true and it is incomprehensible. I got chills when you said this:
“Be strong, my friend, and keep caring…, especially for yourself. We need good people. <3 <3"
We soooo do need this. I appreciate you being one of them and a friend that shows up in support and care of my soul. Thank you truly Diana! 🌹🙏💖
Thank-you for sharing this. It helps so many of us who are struggling through similar things, feel less alone, and more hopeful. ❤️
THANK YOU TRULY Rose!
That was my intention when I chose to share it so I really appreciate your message.
Sending hugs and love as you deal with whatever you are going through!
💖 We’re in it together! 💖
A beautiful contemplative post rife with raw emotions!❤ Life often feels overwhelming, and we cannot expect ourselves to be strong all the time. There shall always be things which we will have no control over, and a lot of of our lives are spent coming to terms with this fact. I especially related to that part about self care; it is beginning to feel ike a chore to me as well. Your words have immense power, Cindy! You write wonderfully and I, like many others, look forward to your posts, but will completely understand if you want to take a break to rest and rewind.💕 Congratulations on the publication, and happy birthday to your mom!😊❤ Take care.😊
Dear Aaysid,
Thank you truly for your wise words which are sooooo true!
” Life often feels overwhelming, and we cannot expect ourselves to be strong all the time. There shall always be things which we will have no control over, and a lot of of our lives are spent coming to terms with this fact.”
Spoken like a true Guru.
How dear of you to say my friend and thank you so much but you won’t be getting rid of me that fast.. lol 💖😂💖 but promise I will take one if I feel the need and I expect the same from you. Deal?
Thanks so much for your wonderful words and wishes to my mom. Oh thanks so much. I am always honored by them! 💖🌹🌹🙏 bless you💖🌹🙏
You’ve got a deal! 😁You are very welcome, dear Cindy.😊❤
I really needed to read and hear this. “How little I give to myself…how blessed I am, knowing I have a choice.” Feel the exact same way, especially with writing. Could barely speak and connect to any human soul over it, but nowadays I’m learning that it’s because I’ve neglected writing, what I love and live for while stressing what I can’t control. Yet, it’s so common of an issue, we’re all dealing with it. So common but so hard to figure out. Lovely piece, many prayers out to you and your family ❤🙏
What a delight to hear from you. I’m thrilled you stopped in like you said you would and I’m happy to hear you found this relatable. We sure are all dealing with it and none of us are immune to all of the troubling issues going on in the world. Writing is a real respite for sure and we’re lucky to find solace in words. I appreciate you visit and your prayers to my family.
Feeling grateful to chat! 💖🌹💖🙏
““I go to bed in peace and wake in joy“ – I believe it to be a deeply rich and fulfilling life cultivated to be able to do this, and perhaps an only worthy goal to have, for the rest to fall in place. Truly beautiful you and your mother Cindy. Happy Birthday Wishes to her.
I had started morning pages for some months and the dump felt like a intense flood. I realize the value in the exercise, love Julia Cameron’s work but didn’t get back to it after suddenly stopping at some point. Thank you for sharing your morning page with us – there is so much life within and without we wake up to.
A worthy cause indeed dear Pragalbha! And I like your choice in words; ” perhaps an only worthy goal to have, for the rest to fall in place.” That is very kind of you too say and yes, beautiful she is.
Yes, she is very good and you are so right the floodgates open with the work indeed.
You’re welcome and thank you for finding it worthy of your time and listen. 💖💖🌹🙏
What an incredible work of art! Happy Birthday to your mom. It sure is a special day! 🎉
Thank you Nancy. Much appreciated my friend! She will be thrilled to read your message. It is very kind, thank you!
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Congratulations!
Thanks Dawn!!!
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That Audio track made the post for me!
And holy birthday to your momma!
You are a gem and busy as me!!! 💖💖😂
Thanks dear Yvette!
Momma is Holy enjoying every mintute!!! 💖💖💖🙏🙏🙏
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You can do this ! Press on ….you’re not forsaken♥️
YOU are the BEST!
Thank you and YES, I CAN and Will!
AND I thank you!! 💖💖🙏
so sweet! happy birthday to her<3
Thank you so much !!! 💖💖
Hats off you for your blog
But remember we have to work for depressed women,suppressed women.only to be a self-centred is not much sufficient.
Thank you for your admiration Daisyl
Yes, we have to stay strong, be in our truth and take care of ourselves so we can be be an example for others to do the same!
Thanks for the follow. I don’t see a place to see your about page. Please let me know when it’s up so i can visit.
Thanks! Welcome to blogging! 💖
Cindy you continually amaze me! You are so talented in your writings!
Thank you for sharing! Soo truthful!
Love your Mom’s Line! XX
Dearest Terry,
Thank you soooo much! You have been in spam my dear. I am so touched you came by and visited and shared this with me.
I’m so touched and happy you enjoyed it. Honesty is all I can do. I know my mom is priceless.. Thanks again. 💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
When my post goes live at 1a.m my time, I will be sleeping. But I would have sent out prayers for you for a splendid day. Hope you’re feeling better, Cindy. Here’s the link: https://selmamartin.com/curated-with-love-for-cindy-anne-morrow-lindberg-quotes-that-sustain/
Beautiful! My brain doesn’t feel so disjointed now… 💕
awww you are so sweet. Thanks.
Clients came in yesterday with “diarrhea” after hearing it and I think it just gave permission for people to be.. the ones that got it anyway. I’m happy you were one of them. 💖💖🙏🙏🙏🙏
[…] more but I collected 11 for you today, dear Cindy Georgakas. These speak to me.Hold on to the ones that fit nicely where you need them the most. I wish you […]
Thank you so dearly my friend! 💖🙏
I worked my way through Julia Cameron’s book 22 years ago and used it to start my journal, Cindy, which I have maintained ever since. At an average of 500 words per day, I estimate over 4 million words. A lot. 🙂 At least I haven’t needed any mental counseling. And the entries are fun to go over on occasion. I just jumped back to June 4, 2013 and discovered that I introduced my grandsons to slingshots on that day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sorry about your dad, Covid has been close to the straw that has broken the camel’s back. –Curt
I knew your wrote a daily journal and impressive you still do Curt! That’s a lot of entries and so awesome to track. She has started many and is a great influencer. You’re kids and grandkids are lucky. Thanks so much for the wishes Curt. Yeah,, he’s recovering but now my FIL is disoriented after falling again yesterday breaking 4 ribs. It’s always something but we rally. hugs and love! 💖💖🌹🥰
Lots of work we all have Cindy and it takes a toll on us at times. Such a lovely and beautiful post dear. Happy Birthday to your Mom.
It’s so true Kamal. Thanks for sharing your wonderful knowing thoughts here. Much appreciated! 💖💖🌹🌹She will love your words! 💖
Do share them with her. Your mother is amazing 💖💖💖💖💖
I’m sure she’ll read them here. she really is! 💖
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Sending you love and warmest wishes Cindy. Yes, we always have a choice. Just Be. Show up and do what you can. 💜🙏
Thanks so much Miriam. We always do and that’s the best we can do. much appreciated 💖
Hey Cindy I just want you to know I’ve made my Site private because I want to feel protected I would love your feedback on my decision you was one of the first to tell me how this platform goes . I’m hoping to get more followers by doing this some how. Like I said it’s still free to explore the site it’s just private I hope that you keep checking on me stay in touch Cindy in still here and I’m still free. Im letting you and the masses know best way I know how
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Hey Ninth,
I often check in on you since I remember that time. I haven’t seen you here?
How did you like this post?
Here’s my feedback since you asked:
You need to interact with others sites if you want more followers and like their posts etc. It also helps if you are public so more people can view your site. Most people won’t check you if you don’t check in on them or fall off the radar so stay in touch with your followers if you want to grow your following. Does that make sense?
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I want to get email address and names of people viewing. I get views but no one like or joins Also I try to follow you and get your postings every time I come to your page after you’ve come check on me I see I’ve been unfollowed on your End l always click follow something unfollow you
Also your last post with your family and your mom is such a beautiful site it’s such a gift to have your mother still with you my mother passed of breast cancer that spread to other part of her body including her brain. She was in pain during her passing and it hurts me still I’m trying to do right by this website I’ve dedicated my work I do in it to her
I felt something different after reading this (actually I mean I heard the audio while working).
I know we all have a choice but I also know that there’s so much potential in being alive that we just never tap into.
Wishing good health to your family and a lovely Birthday to your mom. Also, I would like you to know- you’re the sweetest and doing great. That’s it.
Oh thanks so much Ritish and you are so right about our potential being untapped. we have to listen closely and follow our messages. Thanks for listening and your words that are so heartfelt. I so much appreciate that and my mom thanks you too!! 💖💖💖
Rightly said, Cindy. Give my welcome and warm hugs to your lovely mom.
And, have a lovely week. 🧡❤
Thanks so much … she loves all of this. I’m working on it and you too my friend!
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Wooooooowwwww… Do you still have Casettes?
I know right?
😂😂😂😂 I do.. and a cassette player somewhere… do you?
Nope, I don’t have it🤭😅Only memories
Memories beholden !!! 💖💖
Yes😊💞
Memories in you heart count most! 💖💖
Yes, very much, Cindy 💞
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I’ve had an on-and-off relationship with morning pages, and I can attest that I feel more ‘unblocked’ when I do it regularly. My morning pages aren’t as legible as yours though. They’re mostly random sentences that don’t relate to each other, like:
I hate that lady for no reason at all. Why? My stomach is grumbling. Almond milk don’t forget. I’m bored.
Anyway, thanks so much for sharing, because I always enjoy posts on journalling or mind exploration. Here’s another book on diary keeping that I’ve found valuable lately: The New Diary by Tristine Rainer.
Anyway, thanks for this post!
Nice
Ah, I just started reading Julia Cameron’s the Artist’s way and found the concept of morning pages. I’m still pondering writing them as the early morning is my writing and exercise time, taking off time to write 3 pages is my whole actual novel-writing time, and I can’t wake an hr earlier😭. I always miss the wp online discussions and podcasts. I have no notification system for them😥.It is a very enlightening post, this. Thank you.
Oh I hear you Jude. While I love them, when we’re writing this much, it’s tricky. Especially when we read this much and write. Good for you that you still do it at times. I hear ya on not waking up an hour earlier. How do you push a 5 a.m, start time. Tnanks Jude and your’ welcome! 💖💖
I haven’t done it yet, I’m just wondering where I’ll put the morning pages, should i decide to start. They won’t be morning pages if I put them in the afternoon, because that’s the only breather I get.
oh I see.. How about “Afternoon Pick me ups”
Might be worth a try! 💖
That, is actually a great idea. I can write about my morning, what I have done and what I’ve failed to, how awesome I am😅, and how I’ve got all the magic in me😂, I can write about how my writing is going, how work is going, and what to look forward to in the evening classes. I’m sure I can squeeze a crush in there somewhere, if I get one that is.😂
Thanks for the bedtime story laugh. My eyes were slowly closing but that perked me up. I love this idea and thanks for the pre bed story time. PLease keep us posted 💖💖
Wow! I so love listening to your voice reciting your post! You have such a great voice, My Dear! ✨🎁😘
What a great photo of you and your daughter!!! Cuties!!
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Oh how kind are you my dear friend Chuck!
Thanks sooo much!!! xoxox💖💖💖
I understand completely! You have echoed my thoughts and I too worry about everyone and everything. ☺️❤️
Thanks so much Christine.. I’m happy I’m not alone. It’s so good to see you here!!! Blessings always! 💖💖
Wow!! It’s beautiful!! It had some of the things that I desparately needed to hear.
Oh I’m so happy to hear this. Thanks for sharing that with me. 💖💖