mindset shift

in the past week or two, i've had a few pieces of info 'come to light' that could have had the potential to do some serious damage to my progress.

no boring details needed.

just things that, a year ago, would have completely destroyed me.


but not now.

i have to admit, i am surprised by {and totally proud of} how i have responded to the events.
surprised by my own strength.


the difference?

my constant decision to think differently about things.
to realise when things are out of my control, and
to let go of those things.


my decision, every day, to live without a sense of entitlement
                           - i should've had that, or
                           - i deserve that

to be grateful for the things i do have
and to be patient....knowing that one day i may have the things i've always hoped for.

so basically, a lot of 'mental' hard work.

it isn't always easy, but the more i think this way - the easier it gets.

i have noticed a real difference.
life truly is easier when you learn to let go of things beyond your control.
things you can't avoid or change.

i know that:
life isn't always going to be fair.
things are going to happen.
things that hurt.
things that disappoint.

but, when you learn to control the only thing you can
                                                                    ~ your response to those things ~
                                          life is so much better.


life is happier.

life can actually be good again.

no regrets. just love

remember me????

eeeeek.

hello. my lovely followers.
are you still there?



i have been so MIA lately.
there have been so many changes going on in my life.
and i apologise.
i have not posted for, like, ever.


but during that time, I have been gathering my thoughts.
thoughts on life.
on love.
on decisions.
on depression.
on beauty.
on a whole heap of important stuff.

i promise i will share some of these thoughts over the next few days.

now that life has calmed down a little,
i am going to get back into my blogging.

i have missed it so.
and i have continued to receive encouraging comments from you lovelies
so i am going to get back in to it.

after i have had a chillax time tonite.
haha. the week has been hectic.

so, i am enjoying a pinot gris, snuggled in front of the heater, relaxing.
i will transfer thought to paper (computer screen) tomorrow.

i am also getting a new hair style tomorrow. if you're lucky i'll post a pic

which reminds me.
i haven't been behind the camera in a while.
maybe this weekend is a good time to restart.


i hope you have all been well. and thank you for not abandoning me,
even though i have been so slack.

so, til tomorrow

no regrets. just love