I love this reminder from lovetheloa which I found on Instagram.
Don’t be afraid to Create Space for yourself today!
On Friday our much loved Polish Lowland Sheep dog Juke, quietly passed away. I am as upset as if I lost a close relative. He was a wonderful watch dog and a very important part of our family.
I want to share Emma’s tribute to Juke from her Instagram account @Dorismakesmyday
Emma…
“I dont know how I can sum up 14 years in a couple of paragraphs, but here goes.
I remember the first day you came home, sitting by my mothers legs, not even reaching her knee. I remember all the hours we spent, you sitting on the picnic table while I brushed your coat, remarkably calm only for those few moments.
I remember your hatred for the vet, and how he put a name to that face you were famous for, the ‘fuck off face.’ His amazement at how much sedative it took to finally put you under before your neuter. (Enough to sedate a German Shepard & a Jack Russel)
Your love for car journeys, how you sat by my side looking out the window on all our camping adventures and how you would wake us up at the crack of dawn to let us know someone had passed our window, much to our frustration.
How you made Marley, of Marley and Me, look like the worlds best behaved dog by destroying our lawnmower (you ate the basket), our deep freezer (you ate the power cord), our camper van (by eating the spark plug), our couch and our car (by destroying the wheel arch).
But mostly I will remember you as the fiercely independent and fearless dog you were. How affection wasn’t your thing but yet when I was sad or anxious you always knew. Despite your total dislike for cuddles, you would come and sit by me and let me wrap my arms around you and cry until you decided I was feeling better and then you would go back to being the aloof boy that you were.
Thank you for being my therapist, my entertainment, my best friend and my inspiration. Thank you for being brave till the very end. 14 years wasn’t long enough but they were the best 14 years I could have asked for. I will miss your little sausage tail and your happy little trot. I love you, I miss you.”
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
Quote No.32 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Our horizons may be limited geographically but they are creatively wide open!
How will you change up your routine today?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No.35 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
I think the key word here is “your.” Don’t try to live your life to somebody else’s expectations or level of ability.
Have the courage to be imperfect and remind yourself that courage develops of the back of trial and error. Courage means pushing yourself onwards in spite of the fear you feel.
How will you live your life to the best of your ability today? How courageous do you feel? Share what gave you courage in the past.
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No. 40 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
‘Thank you,’ two simple words that are often not so simple to say. Sometimes we brush off a compliment rather than acknowledging it and saying thank you. Sometimes we have the best of intention but being busy or complacent, we neglect saying thank you for a kindness received. Remember “A simple thank you is all that is needed.”
“Thank you” for your visit and company today!
When have you struggled to say thank you?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No. 43 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
I feel like Anne wrote this one especially for me!
I’m enjoying the challenge of showing up to my blog, almost daily, to share Anne’s warm and insightfully encouraging quotes. I’m also writing a gratitude journal. Reading back through my Journal on Christmas Day last was the best gift I gave myself for Christmas and I’m pretty sure my happiness in sharing some precious memories flowed over onto my family.
What do you do to encourage yourself and encourage others?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No.45 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Our beautiful weather of the past few weeks was such a blessing. We enjoyed many meals outdoors. The best temperature we noted was around 18 degrees, as nice as an average summer’s day. But that weather has changed to much cooler, 7 to 12 degrees and showery. There is a feel of winter back in it again. I’m challenging myself to find the positives in it, such as the freshness of the air after a heavy shower.
What positives are you noticing about today’s weather where you are?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No. 49 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
We are all learning to accept the imposed boundaries of lockdown. Some of us are finding it easier than others. Now might be a good time to consider if the boundaries we have in our own lives are helpful or if they could do with being revised. It takes courage and maturity to “Accept that what others do is their business.”
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
(Enquiries to info.devinepublishing@gmail.com)
Create Space 
The Power is yours… Quote No. 39 “Encourage Yourself Encourage Other”
Quote No.39 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
The behaviour I find difficult is feeling ignored. Thankfully with each day that passes I am learning that I don’t need to feel ignored, I no longer want that feeling and I’m getting better at letting that feeling go.
I’ve also learned that when you learn how to find yourself you no longer feel isolated or lonely any more. You realise you have a unique voice and you feel empowered to use it.
Anne reminds us that “Nobody likes to be… talked about behind their backs.” Try today to catch yourself in the act of gossip. It is not a nice personality trait to have and observing this habit in yourself, is the first step to changing it. “Keep kindness to yourself and others high on your priority list.”
Here Mich of michnavs shines a light on gossip culture in the Philippines. A worthwhile read…
https://michnavs.wordpress.com/2020/05/04/surveillance/
What behaviour upsets you most?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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