I wrote yesterday about my chaotic week. Full of hurt and loss from loved ones. After repeating to myself over and over, See through your eyes Lord, Hear through your ears, Love through your heart; I am more calm this morning.
I can not control how I am feeling in my heart from people’s actions but I can control how I let it affect me. There is nothing worse than being un-friended by a loved one or knowing there is an issue but the other person won’t allow you to know what it is.
What can I do about it? Pray, give it to God, let him deal with it. He knows how to fix things. The other thing I do when I get to bombarded by the “stuff” in this world is look for something that makes just me happy, and this is what I did.
I went to my favorite second-hand store. I looked at everything, knowing I had a budget I had to stick to. I saw this piece that I had been wanting for about a month. Every time I went inside this store, there it sat.
Yesterday, I decided; this would make me smile. This would make me feel good every time I went into my bathroom, which is where I placed my new piece. Here is a photo of it and yes, I am still smiling over it.
It is about four foot tall. It is slender which fits my bathroom perfect. I filled it with toilet paper and soaps. I love it. Of course I love old things. What do you think? Do you like it? Do you ever buy yourself treats when life gets you down? Does it help when you do?
I do like it. Good for you to pick something that will make you happy, not just once, but every time you see it. I’m glad you are feeling calmer this morning.
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Thank you. I owe it to God mainly and my new item I purchased
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🙂
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Yes, I like it, and Yes, I do shop for something within my means to enjoy when life has been tough. Good for you, since this is taking care of yourself in the right way :).
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What kind of stuff do you like to buy?
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When I am dealing with challenges, and only have a small amount of funds, I will usually go to a dollar store or a thrift store, like you did. Then I will just let my mood and means draw me to whatever I feel like enjoying. It may be a small cardboard box for storing my hair accessories, or a small cupboard for my towels like you got (mine was handmade and bought at a rummage sale). Sometimes, it will be an ice cream cone from Culvers. Things I don’t often buy, but need to give myself permission for “this time” because God made a way. Oh! and sometimes it’s flowers for a vase! 🙂
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I like the idea of the flowers. Too bad we don’t live near each other. I believe we would enjoy a bit of time together shopping
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It is lovely and we do need to treat ourselves from time to time. I am glad you decided to get it. Enjoy it !
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I’m glad you like it. I don’t treat myself usually but this felt good
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