Your smile says it all Denyse, you have changed as you say but sometimes it can be change for the better. Our inner voice can be hard to turn off but you are working hard on this aspect and have been through some tough times in the past decade. Take care and keep doing what you're doing! #TeamWWWhimsy
Hi Denyse, I never liked looking at myself in photos when I was younger and hated having my photo taken. These days I've accepted my aging face and embrace all the experiences my face and body have been through over the last 67 years. We all have the 'mean girl' voices and you aren't alone there. Your smile says it all, so keep smiling, Denyse xx #TeamWWWhimsy
It is interesting isn't it Sue, we give kindness & care & help to many but often not ourselves with ease.
The latter years I know now are special and not everyone gets to experience them so I am doing my utmost to enjoy and see life going well..because it is!!
Just had my first 'big' day out down to Bowral and it went well.
Hi Denyse, you sure have had a lot happen in the last 10 years! You look happy and well in your most recent photo. As for the inner critic - that is something I still struggle with. You'd think at 60 I'd have silenced it by now ... but no. Perhaps it is something we have to live with (like a passenger on the bus of life) but that doesn't mean we have to listen to it and we can 'know' that it's just the mean girl. Thanks for linking up with #WWWhimsy Denyse ! xo
I know that is the case Min and I need to be more self-forgiving too...which is also reducing the old inner critic voice. I suspect you understand very well.
I like your analogy and words of support you give yourself.
You look so happy Denyse, and it’s an inner glow that I see. I love how you are so generous in your self talk. It’s wonderful to see the peaceful place you have reached. As for me, I’m still working on calming that self talk
The photos speak for themselves - you look so much happier in the newer photo - I love how you 'invest' in and show such love and compassion to your self with your self talk and your daily practices, it's obviously paying off! You are SO worthy!
Thank YOU Sammie, yes I too can see it and I know I feel it. However, I want to ensure that I don't criticise myself for 'back then' because by golly I was going through a great deal and changes/stressors were high.
I know some of the inner pressure and worry about Dad over those past years has waned of course and whilst on occasion I am still 'cooking something that could have been for him' I am learning to enjoy life free of some of my perceived restrictions around my father and his care.
I appreciate you have been company for me for a lot of this time on the way and thank you so much.
Hi Denyse - I think you're doing so well - if after a decade you're feeling happier, healthier, stronger on the inside, more generous towards yourself, more self aware and self assured....then you must be doing something right. I remember reading Brene Brown and having the realization that perfectionism wasn't the gold standard and that aiming for it was self defeating - what an eye-opener and a load off my shoulders - I think you've been on a similar journey of discovery and it's such a joy isn't it? x
Your smile says it all Denyse, you have changed as you say but sometimes it can be change for the better. Our inner voice can be hard to turn off but you are working hard on this aspect and have been through some tough times in the past decade. Take care and keep doing what you're doing! #TeamWWWhimsy
Thank you for your kind words and understanding my messages here Deb.
Take care,
Denyse x
Hi Denyse, I never liked looking at myself in photos when I was younger and hated having my photo taken. These days I've accepted my aging face and embrace all the experiences my face and body have been through over the last 67 years. We all have the 'mean girl' voices and you aren't alone there. Your smile says it all, so keep smiling, Denyse xx #TeamWWWhimsy
It is interesting isn't it Sue, we give kindness & care & help to many but often not ourselves with ease.
The latter years I know now are special and not everyone gets to experience them so I am doing my utmost to enjoy and see life going well..because it is!!
Just had my first 'big' day out down to Bowral and it went well.
I think there might be a substack in that!
Take care,
Denyse x
Hi Denyse, you sure have had a lot happen in the last 10 years! You look happy and well in your most recent photo. As for the inner critic - that is something I still struggle with. You'd think at 60 I'd have silenced it by now ... but no. Perhaps it is something we have to live with (like a passenger on the bus of life) but that doesn't mean we have to listen to it and we can 'know' that it's just the mean girl. Thanks for linking up with #WWWhimsy Denyse ! xo
I know that is the case Min and I need to be more self-forgiving too...which is also reducing the old inner critic voice. I suspect you understand very well.
I like your analogy and words of support you give yourself.
Thank you for the link up.
Take care,
Denyse x
You look so happy Denyse, and it’s an inner glow that I see. I love how you are so generous in your self talk. It’s wonderful to see the peaceful place you have reached. As for me, I’m still working on calming that self talk
Thank you Jennifer....I am still a work in progress but I do know things are lot more settled within and I am going with that!
I appreciate your kind words of encouragement and wish you well in your quest too.
Take care,
Denyse x
The photos speak for themselves - you look so much happier in the newer photo - I love how you 'invest' in and show such love and compassion to your self with your self talk and your daily practices, it's obviously paying off! You are SO worthy!
Thank YOU Sammie, yes I too can see it and I know I feel it. However, I want to ensure that I don't criticise myself for 'back then' because by golly I was going through a great deal and changes/stressors were high.
I know some of the inner pressure and worry about Dad over those past years has waned of course and whilst on occasion I am still 'cooking something that could have been for him' I am learning to enjoy life free of some of my perceived restrictions around my father and his care.
I appreciate you have been company for me for a lot of this time on the way and thank you so much.
Take care,
Denyse x
Hi Denyse - I think you're doing so well - if after a decade you're feeling happier, healthier, stronger on the inside, more generous towards yourself, more self aware and self assured....then you must be doing something right. I remember reading Brene Brown and having the realization that perfectionism wasn't the gold standard and that aiming for it was self defeating - what an eye-opener and a load off my shoulders - I think you've been on a similar journey of discovery and it's such a joy isn't it? x
Thank you Leanne, you do manage so well in understanding and synthesising what I was saying in my message...to me! I appreciate that so much.
I still can be my own worst critic but recognise it far more and earlier so am getting better for sure.
I love how you too are learning as we go through these life shifts and that no-one is immune from this.
Kindness and care from an on-line friend is always appreciated.
Take care,
Denyse x
I have to say (if I may!) you look so much younger, healthier and happier in the current photo!
You can...and I agree.
Much more stress of all kinds affecting me 10 years ago.
Thanks Caitlin.
Take care,
Denyse x