It is true that our feelings, opinions,  and experiences are valid even if no one else understands!

Our hearts can be broken, jobs can be lost, possessions destroyed or lost, physical injuries and illnesses can occur and change our bodies, etc! 

However, some things still matter that have nothing to do with us! 

Here is my list

-treasure our bodies with daily movement, putting in the healthiest food we can and staying away from toxic options that risk our health

-being financially responsible -no stress shopping 

-food is for keeping us alive not to manage stress-remembering this lowers food bills and the risk of health problems from eating for the wrong reasons 

– be part of paying bills reality even without having a current job by not creating new debt or spending money in only essential purchases 

-if you have a job, saving and spending in a responsible way   

-children and or vulnerable people you may be taking care of count on you for being there for them emotionally and many other ways! 

-plants that we are in charge of need love and taken care of 

– pets that we are in charge of need love and taken care of 

-we all need to shower and wear clean clothes daily if possible 

-our home environment can be taken pride when no matter how big or small.   We can maintain the spaces where we live to the best of our ability 

-we need to drive in a safe manner no matter how we feel.   If feeling like this is challenge, try not to drive anywhere    Others deserve to arrive where they are going! 

– People are more important than things! If things (even expensive things) are broken or lost , homes are sold for whatever no ideal reasons, remember what matters…..  it isn’t easy but it is very important! 

-it may be a season that seems focused on “spending” but you don’t have to buy people’s love or friendship.    Kindness and having empathy are gifts that we can give to others who treat us well and neither has a price tag!

You are not worth more as a person by having more to spend on gifts for him holiday season or birthdays! Thoughtful gestures or even inexpensive tokens of how you feel can mean more than expensive tiles bought without thought and consideration! 

Off to continue the journey of building the environment, and the life that I can visualize as ideal for myself and my loved ones!

We can all do big and little things everyday to bring joy to ourselves and others everyday that has nothing to do with a holiday season or buying gifts! 

Typed on my phone without wearing glasses or even contacts in . Sorry for any spell check changes! 

The holiday season isn’t the happiest time of the year for everyone.   Wishing the best to others who like me are counting down the days of it being over and wishing the  best as well who like this time of year! 

Seasonal music is already playing in store where I live….. So annoying! They start it all so soon every year! Eventually, retailers will start the holiday music playing in the summer! I see it happening eventually! 

Thanks for reading!

Lacey 🌸