Life Inspiration Quotes, Recipes and Shares to Help In Daily Life

Life? What is it? It is one hard journey. You live, you learn, you screw up, you learn. I don't know if anyone will actually see and really look at my little old school blog but I enjoy sharing. My mind squirrels at times so I love to just post random stuff that I like. I hope that something I post touches you or helps you in some way. We are in this road called "Life" together :-) Let's help one another and practice some kindness along the way! #justagirlwithadogandablog

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Do not underestimate someone who has lost everything and is still here to tell the story Strong Woman Quote

“I Do not underestimate someone who has lost everything and is still here to tell the story.

Do not underestimate someone who has fought dearly for sobriety. Peace. Forgiveness. Self-love. Freedom. Authenticity. Truth.

Do not underestimate the lonely. They have braved wars that only those who understand the absence of human connection can do. Even now. They are holding it all together while coming so wildly undone. And sometimes we may see them unravel ever so softly. Or loudly. Or however their soul unties its cage the best.

Do not underestimate the ones who have suffered the kind of grief that does not seem to end. Who have been broken in places you did not even know existed. The ones who fell into silence because their lungs had no words left to speak.

We will not always be strong.

No.

But we are enduring.”✨♥️

-Poet and Artist♥️

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Women drink because they try to make you look good fellows Funny Drunk Rooster 🐓 Quote

Most of us throughout the years have experienced an abusive and narcissistic relationship at some point in time- We called it love? That’s not love 💕 Reminder Quote

You called it love?

Most of us throughout the years have experienced an abusive and narcissistic relationship at some point in time.

The fighting.

The pain.

The screaming.

The threats.

The guiltripping.

The gaslighting.

The manipulations.

The emotional abuse.

The trauma.

The affairs ..... and let's not forget the physical abuse.

You called it love at one time, but the person you were in a relationship with made you believe you’re being delusional.

They convinced you into thinking you were the problem and that it was your fault why the relationship failed.

Then you begged for them to stay.

You would sit around and text them over and over and call them multiple times on end, but they never would respond.

You unfortunately had to throw away your dignity because you’d rather lose yourself than lose someone you thought you loved.

You cried countless nights while trying to fall asleep, but there’s nothing else you could do to change what happened.

You were emotionally damaged, and they could have cared less.

I know how it felt because I’ve been there as well.

What you need to realize is that this pain you're experiencing is not permanent.

You never did anything wrong for wanting to be treated right.

The fact of the matter is, they were not meant for you.

Don’t blame yourself for loving deeper than the pain they unfortunately gave you.

You have a beautiful soul, and you're worth more than you could ever imagine, and that will never change even after everything you’ve been through.

Take my advice and remember... if you're giving your all to someone and it's not enough, you're giving it to the wrong person.😊☺️🌹🥀💐🤗♥️❤️

Nine things that a narcissist will never do for you Narcissist Reality Quote

Sometimes it's not about being right- It's about recognizing the way your own words hurt the other person- Not The Point Of Being Right Awareness Quote

The reality is that you've never been given a chance to be soft- Stop excusing your expectations Self Love and Help Quote

Just to be clear- The Grinch never really hated Christmas- He actually hated people - People can truly be Shitty Sometimes Shitty People Grinch Quote

Alone time isn't lonely when you are dancing to the rhythm of your own music Loner Quote

Dear December, please be gentle with those of us who’ve carried heavy burdens this year December Inspirational Quote

Dear December, please be gentle with those of us who’ve carried heavy burdens this year.

The weight of uncertainty, loss, and struggle has worn many of us thin, and as we approach the final stretch of the calendar, we find ourselves fragile, yearning for peace. You bring with you the promise of a quiet reflection, a soft end to a long, trying journey, and a chance to breathe again. Please wrap us in the warmth of compassion, allow us space to heal, and offer moments of stillness where we can rest our hearts and minds.

We know you bring your own challenges, shorter days, colder nights, and a rush to wrap up the year..but we ask that you take it easy on those of us who are weary. Let this December be one of gentle moments, small victories, and the kind of comfort that comes from knowing we’ve survived.

May you be a month where we rediscover hope in the quiet corners of our lives and let go of what no longer serves us. For those who have been carrying too much, let this be a time for healing, even in the smallest of ways..

Own the fact that you are different Unique Person Quote

Own It~

"Own the fact that you are different

Own that you are a deep feeler and thinker

Own that you're tuned into a different frequency

Own the fact that you sense things others don't

Own the fact that you want to talk about angels,

energy, miracles and spirituality

Own that you're done having meaningless conversations

Own that you're done holding yourself back

Own that you crave freedom to feel the now

It's ok if your family don't get you.

It's ok if your friends don't join you

It's ok if the world judges you

It's ok that you want to dance barefoot upon the earth

and endlessly gaze at the stars

It's ok that you cry over sunsets and chase moonbeams

It's wonderful in fact. It's beautiful

You have come a long way to be who you are

So own it. Own all of it. Love all of you

The world needs you to be exactly as you are

You hold the balance in this crazy world"

- Eryka Stanton

December Energy Quote

10 SNEAKY WAYS PEOPLE USE TO MANIPULATE YOU Manipulation Quote

10 SNEAKY WAYS PEOPLE USE TO MANIPULATE YOU:

1. LOVE WITHDRAWAL: Withholding affection, attention, or approval as a way to punish or manipulate you into changing your behavior.

2. SHAMING: Making you feel guilty or inferior for your actions, beliefs, or feelings to diminish your self-esteem and make you more compliant.

3. GASLIGHTING BY OMMISSION: Deliberately leaving out important details or not communicating fully to make you feel disoriented or confused about the situation.

4. MAKING YOU QUESTION YOURSELF: Subtly undermining your confidence, making you doubt your abilities or decisions, often leading to dependence on them for validation.

5. PEACEKEEPING: Pretending to be the neutral party when, in fact, they are secretly manipulating both sides of an argument to maintain control.

6. EMOTIONAL BLACKMAIL: Using your emotions or vulnerabilities against you, threatening to harm themselves or you if their demands are not met.

7. EXCESSIVE COMPLAINING: Constantly complaining or expressing dissatisfaction to make you feel guilty for not meeting their unspoken or unrealistic needs.

8. CONDITIONAL LOVE: Offering affection or approval only when you meet their expectations or comply with their desires, making your love seem conditional.

9. OVERLY EXAGGERATING THEIR PROBLEMS: Dramatizing their problems to make you feel responsible for helping them or focusing all the attention on them.

10. SPREADING RUMORS OR HALF-TRUTHS: Telling others parts of your personal business or twisting your words to manipulate perceptions and alienate you from others.

Stay Vigilant:

Manipulative behaviors can come in many forms, but the key is recognizing patterns where someone seeks to control, guilt, or emotionally exhaust you for their benefit. Be aware, trust your instincts, and prioritize healthy, balanced relationships.

Your peace and emotional well-being are worth protecting at all costs.

I'm real heavy on the "But it was OK when you did it" People really don't see their wrongs until it's being done to them Two Wrongs Don't Make A Right Reminder Quote

I am no longer apologizing for being me- I will no longer mold my personality for the sake of other people's feeling Disregarded Feelings Quote

The right relationship creates a safe space for open dialogue and mutual understanding Truthful Relationship Quote

12 Truths From Therapy That May Just Change Your Life Therapy Quote

Privacy is power, what people don’t know, they can’t ruin Privacy Quote

When you stop telling your friends every detail about your life, your enemies will be starved of information.

No gossip to go around.

No shaming you about your choices.

Not all people you think of as, or call your friends, are in fact your friends..

Some are pretending to be with you just to feed your enemies.

Be careful who you call your friend because one of the scariest enemies on earth are those people who pretend to be your friend.

Privacy is power, what people don’t know, they can’t ruin.

13 quotes about the fear of what others think Quote

13 QUOTES ABOUT THE FEAR OF WHAT OTHER PEOPLE THINK

1. “Don't let someone else's opinion of you become your reality." - Les Brown

2. “The greatest prison people live in is the fear of what other people think." - David Icke

3. “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

4."Don't let the noise of other people's opinions drown out your own inner voice." - Steve Jobs

5. “The only way to avoid criticism is to do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing." - Aristotle

6. “What other people think of you is none of your business." - Paulo Coelho

7. “Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner." - Lao Tzu

8. “Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people get is to take a bite out of you." - Zig Ziglar

9. “Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself." - Harvey Fierstein

10. “You were born an original. Don't die a copy." - John Mason

11. “Life is too short to waste any amount of time on wondering what other people think about you. In the first place, if they had better things going on in their lives, they wouldn't have the time to sit around and talk about you. What's important to me is not others' opinions of me, but what's important to me is my opinion of myself." - C. JoyBell C.

12. “Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you'll be criticized anyway." - Eleanor Roosevelt

13. “You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches." - Dita Von Teese

You will always be brave in someone's mind and a coward in another's mind- Just live the way that feels true to your heart- Loving Life is Important Reminder Quote

Once you leave a narcissist, you realize that the abuse was so much worse than you thought 💭 Reality of Leaving a Narcissist Quote

“Don't complicate life. We won't be here forever. Once this day is over, it's gone forever. Your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense." Loving Life is Important Reminder Quote

"Don't complicate life. We won't be here forever. Once this day is over, it's gone forever. Your time is too valuable to waste on nonsense."

Life is a fleeting gift, a precious journey of moments that vanish as quickly as they appear.

Don't waste your time on unnecessary complications, on anxieties that cloud your joy, on pursuits that drain your energy.

This day, this moment, is all you have, a treasure to be savored, a canvas to paint with your dreams.

Your time is too valuable to squander on nonsense, on worries that have no power to change the course of your journey.

Embrace simplicity, live with intention, and fill your days with experiences that nourish your soul, for you won't be here forever. Make each moment count, for it's the only one you have.

Sadly, non-attachment or detachment is radically misunderstood by many. Non-attachment actually brings about the most profound sense of care, compassion, and freedom you could ever imagine Non Attached Quote

"Sadly, non-attachment or detachment is radically misunderstood by many. Non-attachment actually brings about the most profound sense of care, compassion, and freedom you could ever imagine.

THE BEAUTY OF NON-ATTACHMENT

When you understand the true meaning of non-attachment:

Expectations no longer rule your life.

Emotions arise, but you have space.

You have perspective.

Emotions don’t catch and torment you every time.

You relate to the world as it is rather than to your concepts about it, which never bring lasting happiness.

You have a clarity of mind so you’re able to see through to the truth of things.

You’re not bothered by much, but that doesn’t mean you tolerate harmful behavior.

The problems of this world evoke compassion rather than anger.

You don’t chase after happiness.

You just enjoy it when it’s present, and release it when it dissolves.

You’re able to allow life to unfold without needing to control everything.

You don’t stop loving.

You love even more.

Your heart only grows bigger and bigger and bigger, when you see all the unnecessary suffering in this world.

You feel naturally compelled to help, but you’re not attached to the outcome.

The sense of spaciousness and freedom you feel bring a genuine contentment that can never be found in temporary experiences."

~Brandy S Kelly

Monday, December 2, 2024

Flu/Cold Tea Bombs Recipe Idea

FLU/COLD TEA BOMBS RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

2 whole lemons (peeled)

2 large bunches of fresh ginger

1 whole head of garlic

2 tablespoons turmeric

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper (optional, adjust for spice preference)

½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar (ACV)

1 ½ tablespoons honey (or substitute with maple syrup/agave for vegan option)

3 cups water

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Ingredients:

Peel the lemons and chop them into smaller pieces to make blending easier.

Peel and chop the fresh ginger into chunks.

Separate and peel the garlic cloves from the whole head.

Blend:

In a high-speed blender, combine the peeled lemons, ginger, garlic, turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, cayenne pepper (if using), apple cider vinegar, honey, and water.

Blend until the mixture is smooth.

Strain:

Using a fine mesh sieve or, preferably, a cheesecloth, strain the mixture to remove the pulp and solids, leaving you with a smooth liquid.

Discard the solids or compost them.

Freeze:

Pour the strained liquid into a silicone muffin tray or ice cube tray. Each portion should be about 1/8 cup (2 tablespoons).

Freeze until solid, about 4-6 hours or overnight.

Store:

Once frozen, remove the tea bombs from the tray and transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Canning simple