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#1,036
cowgirlsboots said:
It does! The seemingly smallest positive thing bears so much power once we are open to perceive it.

Sharing my spark of positivity here:
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DD gave this plant to me a year ago It has been looking pretty dead for a while, but there's a new blossom!
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The love link between you and your daughter, and that you were able to nurture the plant back to life.

I have a positive 'bloom' story too.

I was going for an early morning stroll along the beach yesterday feeling sorry for myself, and then found a single Peace Rose face down in the sand. I had just been saying in my head to my mother, "look I live by the sea, just like you, I miss you so much". Then I saw the rose. The Peace Rose was mother's favourite flower because it was her mother's favourite. I felt like my mother let me know she was with me. I put the rose in my Boda glass vase in my living room (I used to live near Boda in Norway).

I go from thinking nothing means anything and everything is trash, to complete sentimentality and bringing home discarded flowers. I think I would rather be on the side where every little thing matters - maybe just because I say it matters to me.
 
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dcooney4 said:
You are a lot more than you give yourself credit for. I obviously can't write like you or make bags or any of the other thoughtful things you do. We are all different and deserving. Someone recently said to find something positive in each day. It is not always easy, but it helps. I thought at first it sounded hokey to do it, but it does help.
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I try to say something nice to someone every day. When I see their smile, it makes my day.
 
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papertiger said:
The love link between you and your daughter, and that you were able to nurture the plant back to life.

I have a positive 'bloom' story too.

I was going for an early morning stroll along the beach yesterday feeling sorry for myself, and then found a single Peace Rose face down in the sand. I had just been saying in my head to my mother, "look I live by the sea, just like you, I miss you so much". Then I saw the rose. The Peace Rose was mother's favourite flower because it was her mother's favourite. I felt like my mother let me know she was with me. I put the rose in my Boda glass vase in my living room (I used to live near Boda in Norway).

I go from thinking nothing means anything and everything is trash, to complete sentimentality and bringing home discarded flowers. I think I would rather be on the side where every little thing matters - maybe just because I say it matters to me.
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This is amazing. I like to think it wasn't random.
 
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@dcooney4, @cowgirlsboots, @Sparkletastic, @papertiger

I was going to quote each of you and reply individually, but I'm mindful of the fact that I've already unintentionally derailed the thread a fair bit. So, I just want to thank you all for sharing your thoughts and insights. I posted my experience that day simply to hold myself accountable, but getting support and seeing your points of view has been a wonderful bonus! Thank you for your generosity, wisdom and kindness! :hugs:

And, @papertiger That peace rose story has moved me to tears! I can't thank you enough for sharing it. :love:
 
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papertiger said:
The love link between you and your daughter, and that you were able to nurture the plant back to life.

I have a positive 'bloom' story too.

I was going for an early morning stroll along the beach yesterday feeling sorry for myself, and then found a single Peace Rose face down in the sand. I had just been saying in my head to my mother, "look I live by the sea, just like you, I miss you so much". Then I saw the rose. The Peace Rose was mother's favourite flower because it was her mother's favourite. I felt like my mother let me know she was with me. I put the rose in my Boda glass vase in my living room (I used to live near Boda in Norway).

I go from thinking nothing means anything and everything is trash, to complete sentimentality and bringing home discarded flowers. I think I would rather be on the side where every little thing matters - maybe just because I say it matters to me.
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That's such a beautiful story that makes me feel all warm inside.
 
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Shopping my own closet fails....

It happened, I allowed myself to deep dive into Vinted and ordered two items yesterday. A pair of Geox sandals ( the never ending quest for the perfect footwear for DD's wedding... I have so many beautiful options, but none of them seems to be sensible enough for the cobble stone church yard and the whole duration of the reception and the driving in between ) and.... a Dior bag.
I'd been tempted by a very reasonably ( for this model bag) priced Granville bag for weeks, but hadn't been sure enough whether it would really make sense. Yesterday it sold to somebody else, making me look through the listings, again. And sure, there was a very different model that really excited me ... only playing I made a lowball offer which was accepted. There's a new bag on the way to me.

Hopefully it will actually be good. My last two designer bag purchases were total fails that resulted in immediate returns. That was on Vestiaire, though. I'm not sure how the Vinted system handles complaints.
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Shopping my own closet fails....

It happened, I allowed myself to deep dive into Vinted and ordered two items yesterday. A pair of Geox sandals ( the never ending quest for the perfect footwear for DD's wedding... I have so many beautiful options, but none of them seems to be sensible enough for the cobble stone church yard and the whole duration of the reception and the driving in between ) and.... a Dior bag.
I'd been tempted by a very reasonably ( for this model bag) priced Granville bag for weeks, but hadn't been sure enough whether it would really make sense. Yesterday it sold to somebody else, making me look through the listings, again. And sure, there was a very different model that really excited me ... only playing I made a lowball offer which was accepted. There's a new bag on the way to me.

Hopefully it will actually be good. My last two designer bag purchases were total fails that resulted in immediate returns. That was on Vestiaire, though. I'm not sure how the Vinted system handles complaints.
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I'm excited for you. I cannot wait for the reveal either! :woot:
 
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papertiger said:
The love link between you and your daughter, and that you were able to nurture the plant back to life.

I have a positive 'bloom' story too.

I was going for an early morning stroll along the beach yesterday feeling sorry for myself, and then found a single Peace Rose face down in the sand. I had just been saying in my head to my mother, "look I live by the sea, just like you, I miss you so much". Then I saw the rose. The Peace Rose was mother's favourite flower because it was her mother's favourite. I felt like my mother let me know she was with me. I put the rose in my Boda glass vase in my living room (I used to live near Boda in Norway).

I go from thinking nothing means anything and everything is trash, to complete sentimentality and bringing home discarded flowers. I think I would rather be on the side where every little thing matters - maybe just because I say it matters to me.
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What a lovely story. :hugs:
 
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Sparkletastic said:
Sparkletastic’s Grey Bags

• Chanel Medium Classic Flap in pearly grey lambskin and shw.

This is one of my faaaaaavorite and most used bags!:love:

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• Chanel Jumbo Single Classic Flap in dove grey lambskin and shw featuring the lovely ‘06 bijoux chain.

I love how unique this bag is. I don’t wear her often but I can’t ever give her up.
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Your grey bags are stunning!
dcooney4 said:
View attachment 6148080I only have one grey bag . Mulberry Antony!
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Great looking leather!
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Shopping my own closet fails....

It happened, I allowed myself to deep dive into Vinted and ordered two items yesterday. A pair of Geox sandals ( the never ending quest for the perfect footwear for DD's wedding... I have so many beautiful options, but none of them seems to be sensible enough for the cobble stone church yard and the whole duration of the reception and the driving in between ) and.... a Dior bag.
I'd been tempted by a very reasonably ( for this model bag) priced Granville bag for weeks, but hadn't been sure enough whether it would really make sense. Yesterday it sold to somebody else, making me look through the listings, again. And sure, there was a very different model that really excited me ... only playing I made a lowball offer which was accepted. There's a new bag on the way to me.

Hopefully it will actually be good. My last two designer bag purchases were total fails that resulted in immediate returns. That was on Vestiaire, though. I'm not sure how the Vinted system handles complaints.
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I hope both items work out great.
 
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