Love and Everyday Affairs

Moonlight

Tonight is (again) full moon night.

A big, orange perfect circle illuminating the night sky.

They say this specific full moon is good to let go of the past, of anything that doesn’t suit you anymore nor does any good to you.

So I decided to write up some of the goals I wish for, which imply I let go of old (bad) habits… I’m trying.

I thought wether I should share this or not but then again, I shared so many personal thoughts already, figured these ones wouldn’t hurt either.

Starting with self-confidence. I want to be more self-confident in my core (not my abs… well, those ones to, actually). I seem super confident in my daily life. I seem in control pretty much always (at least to those who don’t know me that well). Well I want to exude self-confidence and trust myself, regardless of third party opinions. I want my own opinion on myself to grow and be stronger.

I want to be optimistic by default. I want to believe in a better future. I want to believe deep down that the best is really yet to come.

I want to distinguish good people who will add value to my life from people who will only drain my energy and eventually take advantage of my insecurities.

I want to be clear minded to be able to make plans… not just dreaming wide awake… I need a plan. And can’t really draw it. Too much noise, thoughts and questions in my mind… too much of everything in my tiny simple brain.

I want to find a purpose… more than being a nice and respecting person to others. I just need to find out what and how (simple no?!).

I want to free myself from any weight or blockage (conscious or unconscious) that’s keeping me from moving forward.

I want to be wiser. More understanding. Calmer.

I want to be able to love my family even at a distance and show them that I care.

I want to be able to accept life as it is. Accept what might never be (this one has been the hardest one).

And finally… I need to forgive myself for all the stupid, silly, uncalled for things/behaviors I can’t control sometimes. They don’t define me. They are however a part of me. And I need to live with it.

I can only do my best to be a better person but I will never, ever, be perfect or close to it.

I wish the Moon, the Universe, God, whatever mysterious force pulling everything together, will listen to my prayers.

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Real is Rare.

I think of this so and so often… and I question myself… what exactly do I mean with “real”?

It seems sometimes that “real deal” is only in your mind. Although it’s real for you, anyone from the outside, with an imparcial view on it, can tell you… it’s not “real”.

So, since I already found out our mind plays tricks on us, I would expect myself to be able to “control” it… It’s one of those things you’re aware of, but controlling it is a different story. Eventually, events will prove it not to be real… not on your mind and not in the real world.

However… I’d like to speak about the other dimension of “real”. The objective one.

The one you can see, feel, touch, smell!!

When you meet someone, how do you know what they say is real?

How do you know they’re keeping themselves for you only (especially in dating app era)?

How do you know their actions are meaningful?

You don’t!

Not until you get to know one another really well… and how often do you get to that point?

Maybe never, maybe it turns out that “it wasn’t real”.

People lie.

People are not interested in getting past your flaws, your concerns, your insecurities. The deeper, intense you.

It scares them.

People want the “easy”, bubbly you.

They want the silky pink clouds only.

They forget that all of your concerns are there for a reason. They are there because life taught you that you need to “protect yourself”.

They don’t realize that after gaining your trust…. they’ll have the easiest and most bubbly smile ever.

The most loyal and real, heartfelt smile.

The kind of smile that translates a hopeful soul and not just a smile anymore.

That’s it.

And in the end, you just want the truth.

You just want their real self.

You just want a real connection.

And that… is rare.

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Trust or distrust?

“The cruelest way to hurt someone is to make them believe they mean something to you and then you leave”.

How many times have you fallen into this feeling?

How many times have you been played with, manipulated, lied to in a perfect style?

The problem is that you never really know until it’s too late to realize what’s hitting you.

You want to be an optimist and so you believe. And believe. How do we know?

What are the signs? How do you know wether to trust?

How do you know when it’s the real deal?

Creating Moments

Creating my moments…

And good moments are not always related romantically to men, let me say!

What would we, single girls, do if that was the case? 😱

You can’t always be waiting for the perfect timing as the perfect timing might never come!

In a way, trying to make my perfect timing as much as I can. So, I’m taking holiday in an amazing place with amazing people.

Had a one day stop by myself in Barcelona and simply loved it.

Now, time to feel at peace, time for fun with friends, time for new places and people, new things and experiences!

Time to live!

Time to get some rest, sit down and just chill and appreciate the clear blue sky Dubai never seems to be able to give me!

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Loving Instinct

How much love do you see here?

How much tenderness and sweetness?

These majestic creatures behaviors can be so extreme…

They can be the sweetest or the deadliest…

Wild nature at its best!

This side of them just makes me melt!

I can’t put into words what I feel by looking at them.

It’s just so loving, laid back, warm feeling.

It makes me want to be there!

It makes me want the same but “people” version…

I guess this only reiterates they’re (obviously!) humans two!

Only a soul, a spirit, whichever you prefer calling it, is capable of such loving demonstration.

(Besides, they have their own social structure and hierarchy, so no second thoughts on that one.)

In any case… I just wanted to say…

I’m in love with these two! 💙🎀🌟🦁

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All different, all alike

Some days are just unexpected.

You make your plans as your day goes along and they end up surprising you by taking you to different places and different people.

Simplicity and elegance are most often more sophisticated than you can imagine!

On a different note, the more people you know, the more you realize we’re all so different but so alike.

We live with the same fears, frustrations, concerns and the same wishes, dreams and ambitions.

So again and again, you get evidence that you can only live one day at the time.

It’s the only way you can do your best to both protect yourself and make you move forward, step by step.

Beautiful places and beautiful people teach you many things. You just need to see beyond looking.

You just need to listen beyond hearing.

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Reminder

When everything seems to fail…

When everything seems to go nowhere…

When you question yourself again and again….

When you feel like hope is fading…

Remember we’re here for a reason.

We might not know what that reason is yet.

Or we might know it but not know how to put it to practice…

How do you move forward?

How do you know what’s the best way to go?

Even if you don’t know, remember, clarity will come.

One day. Just like that.

You’ll feel different. Lighter. Brighter.

Don’t allow yourself to live in the deep end only… in the shallow water is where the sun is shining.

It’s where it keeps you warm.

A season is definitely not a lifetime… it cannot be a lifetime.

Mirrors

Human beings strike me a lot kind of like mirrors.

One single mirror shows you different things depending on different angles and perspectives.

Just like a mirror, a human being shows different parts of itself depending on context and surroundings.

Although we are one, we can adjust our behavior in different circumstances.

Most people will see only what they position themselves to see. They probably won’t try to see you in a different light.

And sometimes it’s hard for your true self to come across. That’s why we feel best with people who deeply connect with us.

They already know every angle of us.

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The Roller Coaster

Ups and downs…

Go through ones, enjoy the others.

It’s an endless roller coaster.

There’s the rush, the adrenalin but also the fear of what’s next, the quick drop and the spiked climb again.

And then, it goes again and again.

In real life, we can’t always expect high moments…

We wish only for amazing moments but the truth is there are many low and lousy moments which we really don’t want to face.

We want to be happy all the time. Who doesn’t?

Or at least the feeling of happiness…

Sometimes it just doesn’t happen.

Sometimes you just need to acknowledge that you’re not at your best moment.

Allow yourself to digest it.

Allow yourself to cry but please understand it won’t last forever.

Weekends are a Bliss!

Weekends are a such a bliss!!

You get to unwind, relax, make your day!

Sure we all have difficult days where nothing seems to make that much sense.

Maybe you’re lost, maybe you have no plans, maybe you question yourself in so many different ways…

But at the end of the day, you still have a lot to offer.

Don’t ever forget your greatest gift is who you are!

If you feel like you can be a better person, then work to be a better person.

If you feel you’d like to work on a few aspects of your personality, go for it! Ask for help if you need to!

But still… it’s all YOU!

Imperfect, so many flaws… but we can’t be or give what We don’t have within.

Keep moving.

One day at the time.

And some days are just beautiful!

And most days are good.

The few that aren’t… learn how to cope and move forward until the next day and the next day.

Beautiful days are around the corner!🌈🎀🌻💙