On a rainy Sunday, I was comfortable at home in fave easy to wear comfy clothes. There was housework to do..(boring, but needed) generally an easy, quiet day planned. And then a reminder popped up... I had said yes to a Love Songs Bingo Beats event, run by a social group of ladies (none of whom I knew) As I sat there contemplating, I remembered the saying that goes..Frock up & show up..so, I did just that. There was live music, plenty of laughter, prizes to win and a special treat of Lion Dancing, for Chinese New Year. I had a lovely afternoon! And felt so good, that once home, I put on a raincoat & went for a walk. Feeling very pleased with my choice to go 🥰

I gave myself permission to just have a fantastic weekend, no guilt, just fun!

Hello fellow Shine members.✨️ Today is about gratitude - which has come with sitting still for a short moment outside. 🙏 And wouldn't you know it... this beautiful butterfly lands on me, and then sits on the arm of my chair for awhile. 🦋 The Universe provides us with magic if we take the time to stop for a moment 🌻

Hey Gorgeous Souls 💛 It might be Saturday, but the energy still stands. If you’re busy with business, work, caregiving, or just life-life… leave that at the door for a minute. Once a week, this is your space to share a win that has nothing to do with money, productivity, or proving yourself. No links. No selling. No “and by the way I also…” additions. Just you. Maybe you: ✨ had a hard conversation ✨ rested without guilt ✨ showed up when it would’ve been easier not to ✨ wore the outfit ✨ asked for help ✨ made it through a tough week Big or small — it counts. Now here’s the important part — 👉 Don’t comment on this post. Go start a 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 using the category 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐬 so we can cheer you on properly. Let’s practise not minimising ourselves. We are allowed to say: 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭. 💛

There is a version of you that only comes out when nothing is being asked. She shows up when the room feels calm. When the plants are nearby. When your body knows it does not have to brace. If you feel these words, then click the link and read my thoughts https://medium.com/@This_Girl_Shines/this-girl-shines-when-she-feels-safe-562e38e6a23c