possibilitarian


if you'll allow me to be frank, the past couple of weeks i've had the worst case of anxiety as if the world was pressing me on my back and somehow instead of moving forward i simply froze (insert image of our humble friend atlas here). it came crashing when i returned home from england and it's taken from me a very conscious and specific effort to begin to shrug the weight off and realize whatever it is that's "on" me isn't (as i tell myself repetitively) me.
i don't know if any of you, my dear readers, are feeling remotely what i'm feeling but i've made myself a pact to be a fearless possibilitarian and i hope you will too. 
 let's write a list of all the things that makes us happy - the simple things: fresh brewed coffee in the morning, a manicure, smelling jasmine flowers on the street - and let's do them. do them daily. let's also write down a list of things that make our hearts feel heavy and learn to move on from them. write a simple solution for these troubles, even if it's something as simple as taking a bubble bath.

in the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.

- buddhist saying 


28 comments:

  1. I think we all are ones in the same situation. Good think is, that at the end of every tunnel is a light. You'll get better soon and things will move on.



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  2. I was also having a particularly "bad" week and renewed my tonglen practice. In recognizing and embracing we melt and transform. Love to a natural leader and courageous woman. http://www.shambhala.org/teachers/pema/tonglen1.php

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  3. cool! btw, i just added you on my google+ circles, add me. also, u've miss a lot of my post - time to visit me...



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  4. what beautiful pictures! you look amazing in that glitter top!! Hope you're having a great great day! :)

    Andrea xx
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  5. I sure like the idea of being a possibilitarian. It's so easy to forget to appreciate the little good things in everyday life, so your post was a good reminder.

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  6. Love these photos, you're lovely!

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  7. Really more like amazing pics..

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  8. i never used to stress or suffer from anxiety but i definitely do now. especially when life changes are happening. i hope you feel better!

    Isabel @ Walk of Fashion

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  9. Beautifully said darling; I love your positivity even when things seem to be crashing down.

    Love.

    xx Kait

    ChickadeeSays

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  10. Amzing pictures!
    Love your style my dear! : )
    Kisses
    Linda
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  11. Love the sequined top!
    xoxo

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  12. These photos are just beautiful! And your post is so thoughtful - I can definitely relate to how you feel at times. It always helps me to remember what I'm grateful for. Cheers <3

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  13. Loving that top! Just fabulous matching.

    <3
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  14. gorgeous photos!

    love your outfit.

    x

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  15. Beautiful pics! The sequinned top is divine
    xx
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  16. Great post, dear! Seriously! We can't depend on something to happen to bring us happiness. Happiness, true happiness, is within us.
    Experiences in our lives change daily. Situations change, but we can live now. We can enjoy now. we can be happy now. It’s our choice!
    Thank you so much for stopping by! On your bloglovin, I clicked on the "♥like button" on all your posts, to show my appreciation and some love ;)
    Hope you have a fabulous week ahead <3

    x❤x❤

    "Saúde & Beleza - Health & Beauty"




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  17. so lovely photos! kisses

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  18. Love your style!!!

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    personal style and fashion musings of a LA fashion lawyer living life in the fab lane!

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  19. I hope you'll feel better soon. We should all do that, make a list of things that make us happy. Life would be much better. And we should enjoy little things. Love your pictures:)

    xoxo
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  20. Love the sparkle top and the Buddhist saying

    xo
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  21. Anxieties are a big challenge. Sorry that you're feeling this weight on your shoulders. I've met a lot of burned-out power woman who feel so surprised by this sudden moment of 'freeze'. Focus on every single step you're doing and don't overload your to-do-list. One item on your list per day is enough, celebrate when you make it to point No.2. The little things are important, don't forget to get a lot of sunshine and fresh air. Buy yourself a bouquet of flowers.
    Also, traveling is very exhausting for one's mind. I travel a lot as well and can relate to you that you felt this way after you returned from England. Make yourself feel at home and within a weeks time your weight will be gone.
    XOOX
    Sending you hugs,
    Kat

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  22. Such a great post and great words! I totally agree with you!
    btw lovely photos :)

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  23. HELLO!This is such a lovely post! I am about to follow you. Maybe you could head over to my blog and follow me too? I have an upcoming post about the LUSH COSMETICS event I was invited too.
    PS-Love the design of your blog
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  24. Amazing photos, love them :X
    I'm following you now via GFC, Facebook and Bloglovin, I hope you'll follow me back on all these platforms!
    kisses

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  25. You are so beautiful! Suits you so well! Next week "Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin" starts - I would love to invite you to read my posts about it! I'm so excited! ♡Love, Kyra
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