Lux Thinking Aloud Gratitude List 11:22 PM It's like everything is moving in slow motion. Days are dragging. Cases of COV ID-19 is rising. On the bright side, at least people are still recovering. We're still in qu arantine. How's your life in the time of c oronavirus? Here's my l ockdown diary day 2. Gratitude List Today, let me say how grateful I am for these things: My husband who makes sure everything we need are provided. Who risks his life to go out and get our basic necessities. Now I'm more aware of God's grace. I thought little of how it is grace that we still get to come home safely every time we leave the house. Anything could happen. There could be an accident. There could be crime. We could get infected by a deadly virus. But we're protected. I thank God every time my husband comes home safely after going to the stores. I am still working, thus earning, without leaving the house. I thank God I'm an introvert. My heart has always been set to working without interacting with the crowd. 😛 Technology is such a gift. I get to chat with my family and friends. I get the latest news. If I have a question about this virus, the information is just one click away. Everyone in my circle are healthy and safe so far. There are still government officials who are doing their job. There is still hope. The word of God. I make it a point to listen to an inspirational talk before I end my day. I also play worship songs while I'm working. Yes, I still get tempted to check the news and I get discouraged. But I find strength and hope in God's promises. Currently listening I am guilty of reading the news and even the comment section every day (which I promised I won't do this year). It's so toxic. It gets me down. It's demotivating. So here's what I listen to to uplift my spirit: 1. Hits Up will surely appeal to the millennial and Gen Z. They've got cool, hip praise songs. This is what I play while I go about my day. 2. Short but powerful talks by my favorite spiritual author and speaker Bro Bo Sanchez. Uplifting and inspirational. 3. Quaretreat by Bro Arun Gogna and his wife Lallaine Gogna. It helps me find the good and the quiet in this qu arantine. It could get crazy and loud outside (or online). So a quiet retreat is what we need. I know it's easier to look at the horrible things during this crisis. I still do! Hey, I'm a work in progress too. But every day there is still reason to be thankful. When it gets a little too loud, too toxic and too heavy, pause. Turn off your gadget. Tune in to God. Hang in there. We're in this together. Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. -1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Your turn List down 5 things you are thankful for in the comment. What are you listening to or watching to help you stay hopeful during this time?
Life Lessons A Letter From My Future Self 8:00 AM A Letter From My Future Self A Letter from My Future Self Dear Gorgeous, I'm so proud of you! Proud of what you've become and what you've accomplished. I always knew you could make it. I never lost faith in you. You are stronger than you think. I hope you realize that by now. My dear Present Aelf, I'm sorry for what our past put you through.Making wrong decisions is part of life and is essential for growth.We both know now that putting our faith in others will do us no good. I'm glad you had courageously run away from that toxic relationship. Watching you walk out and walk away despite the soul-crushing pain you felt was heartbreaking. But it was the bravest thing you ever did.Remember this line from Eric Ludy:"Many a young woman has spent nights crying over a broken heart-not from an ended relationship, but from the FALSE HOPE of a relationship that never began." There will always be disappointments. It's how you react and deal with it that matters.Choose happiness. Always. I love that you fought to get to where I am now. Success is sweeter when you've tasted the bitterness of struggles. You'll never be able to appreciate what you have now and what you will have unless you've experienced having nothing.Emptiness is indeed a gift. Cherish it. It won't last long. Gratitude unlocks the magic in life.You can never have too much gratitude in your heart. If it overflows, it blesses more people around you, and you never go empty. Ever. I was gutted when you started to doubt yourself and God's plans for you. It's painful to watch you waver. I thought you'll never get past it. But you never let go; you never gave up. You brave, brave girl! There may be drought sometimes, but an abundance of rain is on its way. A stormcloud full of God's blessings is about to pour. Dear Present Self, hold on to the people who give you wings. Those who laugh with you and your quirks but never judge you. Those who believe in you even when you question yourself. Life's better with them. Remember to always put people over things.Don't run after those who chose to leave.It took you forever to stop chasing what you thought was everything you ever wanted, huh?We can laugh at it now. I can't blame you for having a heart that never gets tired of giving second chances. You're a good person. Scarred and beautiful.Let me repeat that:You are good and beautiful. Let that sink in.Self-love should be your top priority. Let go of people who only hurt you. Forgive even when they don't apologize. It's for your healing and peace of mind.And forgive yourself. Dear Present Self, you will never believe what great things await you! We have an amazing God who plans to prosper and not harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Keep loving God, for "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love Him." (1 Corinthians 2:9). I know you love surprises. That's why I'm 100% sure you'll enjoy what lies ahead. It's more than what you've ever dreamed and hoped for. Hang in there and enjoy the ride.You're gonna have a blast! And I'll be here waiting for you with the biggest smile because you are a force to be reckoned with, and I am SO proud of what we've become. With much love and faith in you, Your Future Self
How-To 6 Thoughtful and Creative Ways To Say Thank You 7:09 PM 6 Thoughtful and Creative Ways To Say Thank You We should say thank you more often. Gratitude releases the happy hormones dopamine and serotonin, giving us that light, calm, and pleasant feeling.Sometimes, we are overwhelmed with gratefulness that a simple thank you doesn’t seem enough to express how we really feel.Here are six thoughtful and creative ways to say thank you when words are inadequate. 6 Thoughtful and Creative Ways To Say Thank You 1. Write a poem It doesn’t matter if you’re a gifted writer or you’ve never tried to make anything rhyme before.Writing a poem to express your feelings is a creative way to say thank you. The time you spent writing and the effort and emotions you poured into it will be appreciated. It's a beautiful gift that the receiver can keep forever. 2. Give a giftGiving a gift is another thoughtful way to say thank you. A bonus point to you if Gift is the recipient's love language. Any gift will do, but it will be excellent if you know what the other person would love.If they love entertainment, buy them tickets at ticketsales.com. Let them unwind and have fun with their choice of amusement. Find great deals and give them tickets for concerts (if you know they love Latin music, you could consider giving them Grupo Firme tickets) or tickets for theater plays, sports, and other events.Or put together a gift basket with their favorites. Books, DVDs, goodies, a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, anything they love can be a wonderful and creative thank you gift. 3. Write a letter to say thank youAn oldie but a goodie, writing letters would be a heartwarming gift. You can also buy a thank you card and mail it to them. There is something intimate and poetic in written letters. 4. Create a video If you're not too big with words but have the eyes and creativity to make a video, that's another great way to say thank you.Create a video from unpacking the gift to using it and sharing how much you love it. You can create a slide show, a short film, or an animated video using apps online. With all the tools available on the internet right now, the only limit is your imagination. 5. Invite them out for a mealFood is everybody's love language. Eating good food is a universal favorite. So, to show your thoughtfulness and gratitude, take them out and let them choose where they want to dine. It will also be your chance to catch up.6. Pay it forwardSometimes, we'd receive an anonymous gift or be shown kindness by a stranger. But, unfortunately, we wouldn't get the chance to thank them. Or they simply will not accept anything in return (God bless their hearts!). If that's the case, pay them back by paying it forward. Help a stranger, volunteer your time to community work or shelters, donate, or plant a tree in their name. Now that's a gift that will keep on giving. How to say thank you in different languagesFilipino = Salamat (Thank you very much = Maraming salamat)Hawaiian = MahaloTurkish = Teşekkür ederim (Thank you very much = Çok teşekkürler)Spanish = Gracias (Thank you very much = Muchas gracias)Danish = Tak Italian = GrazieFrench = MerciKorean = GamsahabnidaGerman = DankeArabic = ShukraanJapanese = ArigatoIndonesian = Terima kasihThai = Khàawp-KhunPortuguese = ObrigadoHindi/Indian = DhanyavaadChinese = XièxièSaying thank you may seem an ordinary act we take for granted, but thankfulness is impactful.Here's why you should say thank you more often.What are the thoughtful and creative ways you've done to say thank you? Share it in the comments below.
Lux Thinking Aloud Happy Thanksgiving And Things I'm Thankful For 5:24 PM Happy Thanksgiving And Things I'm Thankful For Happy Thanksgiving! We don't really celebrate Thanksgiving here, but I'm working for a US-based company so it's a holiday for me too. Since it is the time for shouting out words of gratitude, let me share my Thank Yous with you. Thank you: Faithful readers To you who willingly waste a few seconds of your time to read my brain farts. You reaffirm my purpose. You make me realize that what I do here matters. Your kind comments and love mails are enough to assure me that the platform I chose to help make the world a better place in my own little way so to speak, is perfect. via Google images Passionate bloggers of blogs I follow Your posts either motivate me, make me laugh, make me think, and make me want to share my own stories too. Your thoughts can change a life so don't stop sharing. I love browsing through your pages because it's worth the time. Keep on posting relevant and heartwarming stories. Keep on using the internet for the good. Keep on inspiring people. via Google images Friends old and new For sticking around and putting up with my mood swings, melancholic tendencies and crazy moments. For listening to my ideas whether it be trivial or profound. For sharing a portion of your lives with me. For the love irreplaceable and overwhelming. More travel and more fun! More stories and hugs! Thank you, friends! Family near and far As you grow older, you appreciate more the value of family. Them people put in your life by fate who whether they like it or not are stuck with you 'til the end of time because of the DNA you share. Haha! No matter where I am, my heart will always be with you. I will always find my way back home. We may not be perfect but we are all we've got---and thank God for that! Light of Jesus Family You have been my family outside my family. The flock I chose to grow my spiritual muscle with. I will always be proud to be one of you. It's not every day you find people with genuine love for God and hearts of service without the pretentious, all righteous, judgmental, hypocritical air in them. You love God and you love people without the hang ups of religiosity. That's all that really matters! via Google images Bashers, critics and all you vampires Your words may have wounded me, but it sure made me stronger and pushed me to do better. Thanks for teaching me to be more understanding and compassionate, for testing my patience and making me appreciate my life more. Thank you for being the chisel that has helped form me into the beautiful being that I am today. via Google images Teachers, mentors, and beautiful souls You are too many to mention, some of you may not even know I exist! But your passion is so strong I can feel it in the air. Your beautiful life stories, your never-say-die spirit, your example that's worth emulating are my inspiration to put a dent in the world too. Thank you for being brave enough to step out, step up and share your encouraging stories to the world. via Google images My Unbeatable Team My greatest and favorite intercessors. Our Holy Mother, St. Michael the Archangel, St. Joseph, St. Padre Pio, St. Pope John Paul II and my Guardian Angel. Many may not believe in you but I thank God for sending you to help me always. I have learned that relationships are our greatest treasures and living our purpose is the most powerful driving force in life. I have learned that gratitude is the key to open the door to endless possibilities and blessings. So everyday I give my thanks to the universe for blessing me this much and for blessing me more in the future. Thank you especially God for loving me this much, for dying to give me life unworthy and flawed as I may be. I can never repay Your perfect love for me. Here I am, I am yours. Make do of my imperfect love. What are you most thankful for? Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email Photo credit: Google images
Faith Waiting 12:32 AM If there's a level in the waiting game, I'd say I'm at Expert by now. I've waited for God's answers to my prayers for a long time. He's tested my patience, increased my faith and pruned me during that long waiting period. And now I find myself waiting again. Waiting I think we are always waiting for something at certain times. We wait for our water to boil so we can enjoy our tea or cereal. We wait for our flights. (Oh, traveling! I forgot how that feels. 😅) We wait for a client's reply if a project is a go or a no. We wait for a movie to premier after watching several trailers online. We wait for our food delivery to arrive and hope it comes before we turn into a hangry (hungry + angry) monster. We wait for this p andemic to be finally over. I don't know about you but sometimes I feel sick and tired of hearing about the news. Bad news after bad news after bad news. Every. Single. Day.2020 is really kicking all our asses. What have you been waiting for lately? Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting for me outside my home! -Proverbs 8:34 The waiting period is not exactly a joyful phase. Especially when you're not sure if the answer you've been waiting for is what you're going to receive. Aristotle said: Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. When I was discerning if marriage was for me, I stayed single for a long time. I kissed dating goodbye. That's a title of a book I haven't read it. I heard it's good.[Click here if you want to order I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris.] I enjoyed every me-time I have. Oh, I had ample back then. Yes, I was happy. But there were long, lonely, cold nights too. Gfycat When I was waiting for my life after graduation to start, I was reviewing for the board exam. There were a lot of terms and formulas to memorize. I have no idea how I passed it. I'd say only by God's grace. 🤣 But the waiting period between after the exam until it was announced was filled with tension. It wasn't particularly joyful. This q uarantine period is fine. Because I'm working from home for years now, quarantine is not new to me. All these things going on around the world though are getting to me as the days go by. It's different knowing you're staying home because you want to and staying home because you're forced to. We humans love our freedom, don't we? Pinterest So this l ockdown has somehow messed up my mental health. There was a time when I had to disconnect from the world. As much as I wanted to be in the know of what's happening, I needed to step back.I had to take refuge in God's presence like never before. I had to desperately search for things to keep my mind off the crisis. I felt like a fish out of water hopelessly trying to breathe. Thankfully, distancing from the news and social media helped. See the simple therapies I found on my previous entries. Day 20: Unproductive Day 16: Lover Day 14: Self-growth Day 9: Hustle Day 7: Simple Life Day 6: Friends and Chosen Day 5: Disconnect Day 2: Gratitude List The whole world is waiting with bated breath for when we can all finally step out of the house, hug each other again and enjoy our freedom. When will that be? I don't know. It's not easy waiting alone. But knowing we're in this together makes it a little better. Your turn How long do you think this quarantine will last? What do you do while waiting for something? May contain affiliate link.
Lux Thinking Aloud My Big Day Is Coming! 5:12 PM My big day is coming! Every time I turn a year older, I look back and thank the Lord for a year of blessings and think about the lessons I've learned. That's the advantage of being a December celebrant. You get to celebrate your birthday and review the year that was since another year is about to start. I'll be posting about them birthday lessons and gratitude list in my next posts. My big day is coming and although that means I'm getting older (!), my heart is bursting with joy. What's your birthday wish for me? :) photo credit Hey, did you find this post helpful or entertaining? Please go ahead and share. Share buttons on the left and at the bottom of the article. Big thanks! Subscribe to About Life And Love by Email
Lux Thinking Aloud Celebrating My Fantastic 36th Year On Earth 11:29 AM The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes. -Frank Lloyd Wright Just finished celebrating my fantastic 36th year on earth. It’s my last birthday as a single woman. Time flies when you’re having fun. Wasn’t it only yesterday I was reveling in my single journey, embracing the ups and downs, feeling the joy and pain of being “set apart” in a world cruel to someone choosing to walk alone? A bit dramatic, isn’t it? But that’s based on my experience. I’ve loved my single life. Every part of it---the good, the bad, and the ugly. I love the me-time, the quiet, the independence, and the freedom, even when I feel empty sometimes. Because that’s when I felt God’s presence the most. That’s when I’m most desperate for Him. Fantastic 36th Year on Earth Eating kindly This year I’ve decided to take baby steps towards eating kindly. However, I’m not a vegan yet. I'm a pescovegetarian. The reason being where I currently am, food choices for vegans are minimal. But I started because every time I eat meat, I can’t help thinking that what I am eating used to be alive and, if given a choice, I would not want to die just so I can eat. He’d instead be playing on the grass, eating, sleeping, and enjoying life. Not to be confined in a dirty, uncomfortable cage with little room for moving, enduring heat, getting tortured, and eventually killed in who knows what way. In the words of Jessica Chastain: “I don’t want to torture anything. … it’s about trying to live a life where I’m not contributing to the cruelty in the world. … While on this planet, I want everyone I meet to know that I am grateful they are here.” Nutritional and environmental reasons also pushed me to change my food choices---and lifestyle in general. I’m on my way to eating purely plant-based. I’ll get there someday soon. This year, I decided to eat kindly, which is fantastic! More travels I discovered my love for traveling when I was still single. It’s one of the things I wanted to do for myself: to find joy and be in awe as often as possible. To discover new places and experience new things. This year, that didn’t change. I am thankful for a fiance who loves traveling and seeing nature. And who stays in control, takes care of everything from planning to packing, and oversees everything that’s needed. That’s something you must strive to find, my dear single friends. Someone who lets you be independent but whom you can also always depend on. I’ve traveled both for leisure and business this year. Both I’ve enjoyed and am thankful for. Gift of romantic relationship I was single for six years before I met my fiance. Six years of no dating, no flirting, no emotional involvement. Six years of pruning, healing, spending time with friends, serving, working, and traveling. Most of all, it’s been a long journey of making peace with myself. It wasn’t easy. It was so loud outside. People judge and laugh at my choices. Well-meaning friends pressured me to settle with apparently just anyone they thought was “okay” for me. Thankfully, there is calmness inside me. Despite my doubts and fears, everything will work out in the end. I was so tired of kissing frogs that I was willing to forego dating for as long as the next one I kiss is the actual prince. I couldn’t help but marvel at God’s greatness. Although we are not perfect, He finds someone who is perfectly imperfect for us. And no matter how different we are, we fit just right like puzzle pieces to create a beautiful picture. When I was still single, I would take note of the things I wanted and did not want for my future husband. Sometimes I’ll be watching a movie, and when I love the spouse in the film, I’d whisper a prayer to God and say, “Please give me a husband like that, Lord.” Sometimes it happens when reading a book or even in real life. I’m very observant. If I see someone acting like a jerk, I’d say, “I’d rather stay single for life than be with someone like that.” This was when I decided that if I could not get married someday, I’d be okay with it. I’ll just keep traveling and enjoying life as it is. Somehow in my heart, I knew I was leading in this direction. Knowing that you’ll be happy to stay single and ready should there be a shift in the universe is such a wonderful feeling. 😉 God has plans for us far better than we have imagined. His generosity is boundless. I will forever be grateful to Him for finally giving me the gift of a romantic relationship. All worth the wait and the heartaches. “Adulting” at its finest One of the many Save-the-date templates I tested I’ve never felt more “adult” in my life than I have this year. What could be more mature, serious, and adult than planning for a wedding and paying bills? I can’t (and don’t want to) delve into details. But so far, this year has been the most stressful, busiest, challenging, and overwhelming time in my adult life. By the way, I’m selling my property. So if you’re interested, just shoot me a message. 😏 The gift of uncertainty Just because I’m thirty-six now doesn’t mean I have figured out everything about life. My future is still uncertain. I have plans and goals, but obviously, in my past, God has proven that His will is stronger and far more beautiful. Yes, there are still times when I doubt and worry. There are still times when the enemy seems to be winning in discouraging me. I want to always know what’s next. But I guess that’s the beauty of the future. You can create it today. I don’t know where I’ll be in the next year. I’m not sure how I will spend 2019, to be honest. All I can do is work on the things I can control and let go of the things I cannot. Allow God to do the impossible, as that’s His expertise. I can only hold on to His promises, remember the times He’s been faithful to me even when I wasn’t, and keep praying. I’m thankful that in all these uncertainties, there are two specific things in my life: That God will be there is already there, preparing everything I need, and that I have an excellent partner holding my hand as we’re facing the unknown together. That’s why my 36th is fantastic! How about you? How’s life been so far? Other birthday posts: Post-birthday Reflections Another Year Older And Hopefully Wiser My Birthday Gratitude List Life So Far This 2016 My Big Day Is Coming! Birthday Life Lessons
Dating 5 Common Worries Of A Single Woman & What To Do About Them 2:35 AM 5 Common Worries Of A Single Woman & What To Do About Them Is being single worth losing sleep over? It’s 2 AM. The world is quiet and sleeping.But here you are. Lying awake in bed wondering if you’d ever find The One.You wish you could fast forward and skip to the good part.But you can’t.You’re single AF. Uncertainties start to overwhelm you.Self-doubt begins to dampen your spirit.The future looks scary... mainly because you feel alone.You try to shake off that negative feeling and ask, “How do I stop worrying about being single?”.Don’t fret. For every anxiety, there is a remedy.What do single women worry about the most?Here are five everyday worries of a single woman and what to do about them. Worry #1: All my friends are getting married or pregnant!When you see your peers celebrating milestones and feel like you’re stuck, it’s easy to feel insecure.You start questioning what’s next for you.When am I going to meet my spouse?Will I ever be able to start my own family?You don’t want to feel left behind.People will be pressuring you to settle down.Some of them are well-meaning. They’re only concerned about your future.But it does feel intrusive and disrespectful sometimes.So what to do when you start to worry about your friends moving forward and ahead of you? Remedy:It pays to be patient.There’s nothing wrong with taking your time. How you spend your lifetime is at stake here, so don’t jump into hasty decisions and settle for just anyone.Don’t sabotage your future just because you’re lonely at present.Strip away envy.Be genuinely happy for your friends’ achievements and breakthroughs.Celebrate your victories too.You may not have found The One yet, but the freedom of being single is priceless. Seize every moment. Your friends may be enjoying their time with their new baby but cannot sleep in as much as they want.Unlike you. You can go to bed and wake up at any time.You have everything in your hands to experience life as you, please.No commitments. No hassles.Embrace your alone time.Because one day, when you least expect it, it will all be over.Gratitude is the best antidote for envy. Be thankful for what you have and for where you are.Remember when you used to pray for those things? And you have no idea how many people wish they could trade places with you. Gipy Worry #2: My biological clock is ticking! Age affects the fertility of men and women.Studies show that as women age, the chances of conceiving drop.Women are born with all the eggs they will ever have, and as they get older, the eggs get fewer.A woman’s fertility starts to reduce in her early 30s. By age 40, only 1 in 10 women will get pregnant per menstrual cycle. Remedy:If you really want to be a biological mother, your age may be another source of worry if you’re still single.Thanks to modern technology, though, there are ways to increase your chances of having a baby and a healthy one even when you’re 35 and up. Some women opt for other fertility options like IVF or donor eggs.If you can afford it, you can freeze your eggs until you’re ready to have a baby.Remember the stories of Sara and Elizabeth in the Bible? Some people don’t believe in miracles or God, but that’s their call. If God can make Sara a mother at the age of 90 and Elizabeth was 88 when he gave birth to John...Don’t you think you also have the chance to get pregnant even when you’re beyond the ideal age? Hopefully, not as old as these legendary ladies, of course.Nothing’s impossible with a God who can turn water into wine and raise the dead.Believe that you are just as highly favored as the people in the Bible. GfycatWorry #3: When is Prince Charming going to rescue me? The problem here is all in mind.Maybe because Disney conditioned us to believe that Prince Charming is the only way to get us to the life we want.So when it takes too long for your knight in shining armor to come and get you, you wonder if he’ll arrive.Or if there’s something wrong with you because why wouldn’t anyone want to rescue a fair lady like yourself?Remedy:Get rid of your Cinderella complex.You’ll get disappointed if you depend on others to give you what you need. Waiting for The One will not be grueling if your love tank is full. Instead, it will be an exciting adventure. You’re not a damsel in distress who needs saving.You’re capable enough to take care of yourself.Stop waiting for love, stop waiting for marriage, stop waiting for Prince Charming to come along and rescue you, and start designing a life you don’t wish to be retrieved from. - Mandy Hale Gfycat Worry #4: I’m not desirable enough Am I not pretty?Am I too short? Or too tall?Am I not smart enough?Don’t I have the right personality?Am I not dating, girlfriend, or wife material?What is wrong with me? Remedy: Be careful how you talk to yourself because you listen (Lisa M Hayes).God doesn’t make rejects. Just because the glossy pages of beauty magazines tell you you’re not the standard of beauty doesn’t mean they’re right. Who are they to say? They’re just as imperfect as you are.Those women are loaded with heavy makeup and photoshopped.Remember that you are beautiful and worthy just the way you are.Nothing is more beautiful and irresistible than confidence.Carry yourself with grace.Work on finding your self-worth.Believe that you are enough. Because you really are. GiphyWorry #5: I’ll end up alone and miserable! Maybe you’ve met old single women who are grumpy and hateful.Maybe you’ve been watching too many movies where they portray women beyond their marrying age as desperate and hostile characters.Or you’ve been putting your happiness in other people’s hands.That’s why you’re worried that you’ll never find joy if you don’t find a partner.Remedy:You are as happy and as lonely as you decide to be.Happiness is an inside job. Just as being with someone has pros and cons, so is being alone.Being alone is not tantamount to being miserable.You can be in a relationship and still be discontented and lonely. Happiness cannot and will never be found in another person or from an outside source. You create your own happiness. Two happy individuals make a happy relationship. If you’re unhappy in your own company, don’t expect others to be. Giphy The next time these worries about being single rear their ugly heads, you know what to do.Kick envy with gratitude.Believe you are favored.Design a life you don’t need rescuing from.Know your worth.Choose to be happy. Never ever compare your story with others, especially those in the movies. Your story is unique. Don’t insult your Maker. It’s not hard to be single. However, there are many perks to being alone.You’re free. You have a blank canvas.It’s actually exciting if you think about it.Knowing you have many options is like walking at a buffet table.Don’t listen to those making you feel like an outcast because you’re not in a relationship.You’re not!And they don’t hold your future. Stop overthinking and start believing.Stop betting against yourself and start being your own cheerleader.You’re exactly where you should be. But no, you won’t be stuck there forever. Unless you choose to. Are you single? What worries you, and what do you do about them?
Dating Guide To Flowers And Their Meanings 12:00 AM Isn't it more fun when you receive flowers, and you know there's a meaning behind them? How intriguing that each flower represents different things. It's thoughtful and will undoubtedly help you score points with your partner and spice up your relationship. Here's a flower meanings list for your guide the next time you buy your partner some blooms. Flowers And Their Meanings 1. Carnations Light red carnations - admiration Dark red carnations - more profound sentiments of love and affection White carnations - purity and luck Pink carnations - gratitude 2. Daisies Daisies - innocence, purity, beauty 3. Iris Yellow iris - passion 4. Orchids Orchids - wealth, love, rare and delicate beauty 5. Lilies Peruvian lilies/Alstroemeria - friendship and devotion 6. Roses Red roses - love and romance Pink roses - elegance, expression of admiration and appreciation White roses - innocence, purity, honor, reverence Orange roses - desire, enthusiasm, fashion, excitement, fervent romance Lavender roses - enchantment, love at first sight 7. Stargazers Pink stargazers - prosperity and abundance White stargazer - purity and sympathy 8. Sunflowers Sunflowers - adoration, longevity, loyalty, cheerfulness 9. Tulips Tulips - generally mean perfect love Red tulips - true love Purple tulips - royalty Yellow tulips - hopeless love, cheerfulness, sunshine Variegated tulips - beautiful eyes 10. Calla lily Calla lily - magnificent beauty, chastity, virtue, purity It doesn't hurt to be extra sweet and thoughtful. It's good to go the extra mile to strengthen your relationship or make someone feel special. No need to wait for a special occasion. Say it with flowers. What flowers are you planning to give? Do you know the meaning behind them? Source: proflowers
