Feeling Absolutely Fabulous

07/28/2025

Seems like a good idea.

Take a deep breath, relax your shoulders...and go for it!

07/28/2025

I had the opportunity to pause and have a good think.

We were chatting about how difficult I find ‘dating myself.’ This brilliant woman asked me what I like. Ummm…yes, pause and think. 🤔

I like reading, so books made the cut. Music. I listen to music. Writing. I enjoy writing…and then I froze. The brain stopped.

As someone who’s spent their life looking after others and putting their needs first, I realised…I’m super at knowing what others need. And kinda crappy at knowing what I want.

I love to cook. But sometimes cooking for self is a challenge. (Definitely something to change!) I like walking. Going for a Thai meal.

All these things make great dates!

And I wondered how many of us find it easier to care for others, and perhaps don’t even know what we want.

So, I’m changing it up. Paying attention. And choosing.

And the wonderful thing that’s happening is I’m feeling good more and more.

Dearheart, I may be late to the party, but I’m choosing. Join me!

Be love 💕
Jacqueline

07/27/2025

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07/27/2025

Remember, this too shall pass. And…

The good guys always win in the end!

Stay strong. Stay safe. Be love.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

07/27/2025

Seems like a good thing to share again…

Self care comes in all sorts of different ways…

Johnny Depp is attributed to have said:

‘What you decide to tolerate more than once will inevitably become a pattern that will repeat itself.

By not setting clear boundaries, you teach others – and yourself – that certain behaviors or situations are acceptable, even if they make you uncomfortable or hurt you.

Every time you allow something that goes against your principles or your well being, you open the door for it to be repeated.

Setting boundaries isn't just about firmness, it's about self respect.’

Self respect 🙌🏻

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

07/26/2025

Go ahead. Take a chance. Believe in you.

Many moons ago an uncle asked me to draw some characters. Something kids would like. And he would then write a story about them.

And together we’d make children’s books.

One sunny afternoon I lay in the garden and sketched some ideas. I was excited. Having fun. My creative self flowing. No doubts. Just enjoyment.

Stepping back, I wondered if they were good enough.

I showed them to dad. He told me my ideas had been done before. Laughed at me.

Pink cheeks. Eyes holding back tears. I put my sketch pad away. And never did write the books.

So, it goes like this: first we have an idea, and we’re thrilled. Excited!

Then the negative voice in our head (the script) starts up and we begin to doubt ourselves.

Next step, we share our idea with someone else. And how many times does it happen? Their script kicks-in.

By now we’ve pooh-poohed the whole idea.

Over the years, I’ve ignored the script. Not always. Sometimes things were brilliant. Better than I could have dreamed of.

Sometimes I f**ked-up royally!

And everything in between.

But I took the chances. Believed in destiny. Believed in myself. And I continue to.

Because that Dearheart is living.

Do something you’ve always dreamed of. Start today.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

07/25/2025

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07/25/2025

Listening to a friend’s heart-to-heart words completely changed my mood.

She told me she looks at what the good people are doing.

Many years ago I stopped reading newspapers. Which led to not watching the news. Why? It was making me bloody miserable.

I was a young mum. And one of my superpowers is sensitivity.

Fast forward to the world we now live in. Social media has its wonderful power to connect us. But its influence isn’t always loving. 🥰

So, I consciously create compassion by sharing inspiring and uplifting stories. Happy. Healthy. Hopeful.

I’m one of the good people! Energy flows where attention goes. Be one of the good people and share the good stuff.

I’m off to find today’s poetry. I’ve already listened to some inspirational music. I believe I’ve shared some sensible words here. Just the exquisite picture left! 😊

There’s good people and good stuff all around. All we have to do is notice.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

07/24/2025

Show up. Do your best. Be kind.

Start with you.

Keeping it simple and sweet today.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline

07/23/2025

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07/23/2025

How many times?

When someone disagrees with you, it’s not personal. When someone’s behaviour makes you want to scream, it’s not personal.

Sure, it feels like it. But that’s the negative voice in your head. The script.

The real you is a being of light. Made of stardust. An ever-lasting energy.

And so are they.

So, you see, we’re all from the same source. All walking each other home.

Like ice cream, we come in different flavours. Some flavours we like. Some we don’t. We don’t argue with the one we don’t enjoy. (Bubble gum, tiger tail, cookie dough.)

We go have some we enjoy. (Vanilla, raspberry ripple, hedgehog.)

Get it?

And there’s a blessing here. You don’t give away your power to the script! You stay true to yourself.

Choose to have a peaceful and powerful day.

Big love 💕
Jacqueline