Today, let's give yourselves permission to rest!!

This came across my Instagram feed from the inspiring @yourbeautifullife 

and I knew I needed to share, 

especially on this hot, hot summer day here in Boston!! 

Peace and rest! X

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May this dress make us more keenly curious!!!

“Joy in the universe, 

and keen curiosity about it all - 

that has been my religion.” 

John Burroughs

(this is my religion too!!)

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may this dress remind us that we are ENOUGH, as we are, being who we are!!!!

“You alone are enough. 

You have nothing 

to prove 

to anybody.”

Maya Angelou

this is especially important to remember during this time of inordinate

opportunities to compare oneself with the well orchestrated personas 

that flood social media!! 

REMEMBER THIS:

you are doing FINE!!! being exactly who YOU are!! x

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repost from 8 aug 2013

May this dress be a gentle reminder to take care of ourselves . . . .

(or for yours truly it may need to be a gentle kick in the derriere !!!! 

'take better care of self . . .  take better care of self . . . ' :)

'wild sweet me . . .' dress#31, dailydress journal #1

"If you want to do your best 

for future generations of humanity, 

for your friends and family, 

you must begin by 

taking good care of yourself."

Tarthang Tulku Rinpoche

link to the original post about this page of my first dailydress journal.

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may this dress bring us sunlight and sunshine and peace of mind . . .

here in the boston area we have been experiencing quite the rain storm,

so this repost feels apropos . . . also they are many of us who seems stuck 

in the world of worry of things that have yet to happen and may never be.

'you are heading for the land of sunshine and relaxation'
mixed media collage

Do not anticipate trouble or worry 

about what may never happen.  

Keep in the sunlight.  

~ Benjamin Franklin

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May this dress remind us to relax and go with the flow . . . .

“May what I do flow from me like a river, 

no forcing and no holding back, 

the way it is with children.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke

(heart!)

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May this dress remind us to take a moment . . . .

here in my world we are revving up for another school year which is a big transition.  as we are all figuring out new schedules and new routines, possibly new friends, definitely new situations I am thinking it is a good time to take a moment and gather ourselves!! so with that in mind here is a repost from the amazing and beloved Maya Angelou ~ 

'strata 1' mixed media on wood

"Every person needs to take 

one day away.

A day in which one consciously 

separates the past 

from the future

...

Each person deserves a day away 

in which no problems are confronted, 

no solutions searched for. 

Each of us needs to withdraw 

from the cares which 

will not withdraw from us."

Maya Angelou

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may this dress help us to let go . . . . (repost of January 19,2014)

During this period of regrouping and refocusing I have stepped back from many of the social media sites that I had so often haunted, especially le facebook! I have a love/hate relationship with that site so I relished the opportunity to step away! 

However, many people use FB as their main way to communicate, so I usually do a 'fly over' every other day or so.  And last night, as I was doing my quick checkin, I found this quote from Joseph Campbell, on my timeline. It was shared by friend and inspiring author Allan Hunter.  

Now, I know this quote, and I believe in the truth of this quote; however, last night these words struck such a cord with me that I needed to share them.  

During this time of reorganizing,  I am going through my many, many boxes of stuff!  Stuff that I have saved over the years, stuff that many might call junk, stuff that have places in my heart and I am bumping up against the idea of the life I thought I would have and where I am now. 

I know now is good: I am happy, I have a nice home, wonderful friends and my girls and I are healthy; I am truly blessed!!!  But as I have been rummaging through my past I am also painfully aware of different elements of my planned life that I am holding onto, 

making the appearance of this quote too perfectly timed!!

So here is a repost from January! 

May it be a reminder to us to let go! 

let go of what we had 'planned', 

what we thought we needed to do

& all of our 'should's  . . .

so that we can be present with the the present, the way our lives are, and see all the wonders and blessing in this present moment and enjoy them in all their glory!!!  peace

We must let go of the life 

we have planned, 

so as to accept 

the one that is waiting for us.

Joseph Campbell 

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may this dress be a reminder to trust the process . . . (repost of July 6, 2013)

(i am missing my dailydress practice so!! it definitely helps to center me and as today is spinning in many directions i found myself craving some dressinspiration.  but instead of reinventing the wheel I am reposting a post from a year ago.  I choose this post because of "no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should" which has become my mantra during this intense time of reorganizing and rediscovering my life.  happy weekend all ~ peace)

“You are a child of the universe, 

no less than the trees and the stars; 

you have a right to be here. 

And whether or not it is clear to you, 

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

max ehrmann,

desiderata: a poem for a way of life

when I first read this poem I was amazed how it spoke to me! 

once again the words on the page gave me a profound perspective 

and gave me some solace and peace, 

and I find myself time and time again turning to these words 

especially in trying times.

 I hope you find the poem as inspirational as i have ~

“Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.


If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.


Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth.


Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.


Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams; it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful.


Strive to be happy.”
― Max Ehrmann, Desiderata: A Poem for a Way of Life

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