Oh Hi. It's Friday.

Now, we certainly cannot complete everything on this list in one weekend.  Oh, heck no!  But it's rather inspiring--at least to me.

Everything Pretty Much Sucks. Or The Alternative Title is Julie's Pity Party. Everyone is Welcome!

Yeah, so this is a collection of terribly depressing quotes.  Fits oh-so-nicely with my depressing evening.  Showered, put on my rattiest jammies, and crawled into bed at 6:45.  No dinner for me, though I did feed the kids.  Yay me.  And then I searched for depressing quotes to further bolster my mood.  Yep, I know how to have a good time.

I'm rational enough to know that these feelings will pass.  They always do.  But in the meantime, I have found it best to just embrace where I am, and send out the invitations to my pity party.  Normally I prefer party invitations that are glittery and sparkly but that's not appropriate for a pity party.  And I love to cook and bake all of the food for any party I host.  But not for a pity party.  The only refreshments served for this kind of party is ice cream eaten straight out of the carton.  Bring your own spoon.

Friday Quote.

Oh, The Changes.

Lately, I have felt like my reality and the direction of my life are about 137 steps out of sync.  What I've been trying to keep static and unchanging probably could benefit from some updating.  What I've held onto so tightly probably needs to be let go.  Ideas from the past need a bit of an overhaul.  Priorities need to be reevaluated and shifted as necessary too.  

Change sucks.  It's painful and hard and scary.  But lately, I have heard the unmistakeable voice of the universe telling me to modify, adapt, adjust, and revise my world.  And so it goes.

This is My Favorite Quote of All Time. At least For Today.

First off, I did not realize that this quote was from Alexandra Stoddard until today.  One of my all-time favorite lifestyle authors, I am not surprised that her words resonate in me.  I remember my Mom bringing the book "Living a Beautiful Life" home when I was around 12.  I read it in one sitting and then promptly started redecorating my bathroom.  And bedroom.  And probably even the living room.  Rearranging and redecorating make me happy. Always have.  But repainting is saved for when I'm stressed.  Remember that, okay?

So this quote pretty much says it all I think.  I repeat the words "Trust the process" to myself many, many times throughout my days.  We have so little control over things, really, that slowing down and trusting the process is our only choice.  At least if we want to reduce our anxiety level and increase our level of contentment.

So, trust the process.  It's that simple.  Even when it's uncomfortable and painful.  Trust that it will move you to another place.  Trust it when it's really awesome and exhilarating because you'll need to hold onto those emotions for when they disappear, albeit temporarily.  Trust the process to guide you.