If you have been following my blog these last eight monthsyou know I have been dealing with a lot of things of late.It's definitely been a challenging season of life to say the least.
And recently the word that sticks with me is Resilience.
And the importance in lifeto become resilient.
What I have learned from not only surviving a marriage betrayalbut coming out the other sidewith a much more loving marriageis that I am stronger than I thought.
My mother's death three weeks agohas definitely been a challenge.As well as witnessing the pain left behind in those I love.
But I am more committed than ever beforeto grow strongerand become resilient.At my ageI have a limited time left on the planetI want to make each day count.I want to focus on the good and beauty in life.
I want to be able to weather life stormswith strength, grace and courage.
I am more committed than ever to not onlySelf CarebutMental Health as well.
I am proud to say I have and regularly see a therapist.
Life is hard.
And I want to do everything in my powerto do life as well as I possibly can.
I know for me not only is a therapist helpfulbut so is working out regularlyand eating healthy.
I need to start my days every daywith quiet reflectionand Intentional Gratitude.
I choose to put my focus on all of the good in my life.
And on the days that grief comes rushing in so hardI am taken downI will give myself grace.I will not be afraid to feel the hurt and loss.I will stop and accept it as part of life.but in that same momentI will remind myselfI won't always feel the pain.
I will remind myself ...
I am resilient.I am loving.I want to live my life well.Find beauty.Help where I can.Learn to be light and love.
And do you know what helps me everydaywith all of this ...
Liking what I wear.
I know everyone might not be able to relatebut being able to choose what I want to wearis like a soothing layer of protection from some of the hard parts of life.
Some dayslike my mother's funeralit feels like a protective armor when I need it most.So that I can stand up with a loving tributeto the women who taught me the importance of Self Care.
Some daysgetting dressedis simply a reminder that there is beauty in life.
Other days it's a simple diversion.Choosing what I wear is something I can actually control and impact.
On the good daysit is truly a creative outlet for me.I can dress to expresswho I am that day.
But the point isfor me
liking what I wear
is not just
Self Care
but part of my Mental Heath Investment.
Life can be hard.
I want to be resilient.
And on a lighter notespeaking of the importance of
Liking what I Wear ....
How fabulous is this summer dress fromSoft Surroundings!You can find it HERE
It's made of linen with silk gussets.The halter top is tied with a silk scarf at the neck.It's perfect for a summer stroll or date night.
I styled it with a full slip underneath.I like the feeling of a swish of fullness at the bottom.The bone bracelets are my designs that are in stock in my shop.
My basket is imported from Africa.My hat is one of my favorite Frank Olive designs.The shawl is a favorite vintage find.
So for me I can truly say a creative wardrobeand
Liking what I Wearis both Self Care and
an investment in my ownMental Health.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life
