Today is the beginning of many good days if you allow it to be!
Have you ever taken a look at your past and wondered how the hell you made it out of the dark place? You may be in that dark place and searching for your way out. If you are looking, don’t stop; feel your life with positive love and structure.
No, you aren’t in your current situation, and tomorrow will be better.
Sometimes, we have to let go of anything that reminds us of anything that makes us uncomfortable. Even if you have to walk away from someone close to you, if leaving them behind makes you feel like you can fly, drop them quickly.
Throughout your life, you will come across people who want you to be anything other than yourself. They have an idea of who you should be, and that idea makes them comfortable, meanwhile leaving you feeling unsettled and not knowing if you are good enough just being you.
You are not alone in this feeling; many of us can relate, but today is a new day. Break free from the chains anyone has on you, and be free to be you!
I hope y’all work your way over to my podcast and take a listen as I go into a quick story time about being exactly who you are because, damn it, that’s good enough.
How I’m looking after myself today
Today, I am going to end my day with a bubble bath, a glass of wine, and applying a hydrating face mask. Tomorrow, my husband and I have an event to attend, so I get to play dress up and play in my makeup; I’m thrilled and can’t wait to get ready! Pictures will be headed y’alls way on Monday.
I would love to know how you are looking after yourself and if you’re doing something that makes you feel good and relaxed. Make sure you drink plenty of water, get good rest, tell someone you love them, and laugh, LAUGH ALOT this weekend. Laughing is the best workout for all of us.
You could have chosen any blog to read, but you chose mine, and I’m honored!
~Belladonna~
Belladonna’s Flashlight 
I wasted about 5 years with people I should have walked away from much sooner…but, friends, and the more other friends and family tried to tell me that, the more I pushed back…it took me dragging my ass away, as physically as I could that I realized that….ever since I’ve think I’ve kept turning in a lot of directions finding myself, who I am, but those wasted years still affect me now so much that I really don’t trust many…
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Warren I can relate to what your saying. I’m sure many people can and I’m like you, because of the past I choose not to give new folks my full trust. Most people don’t deserve it anyway.
Thank you so much for adding this to the conversation.
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Such wise truths, Belladonna . Wonderful post. Today I looked after myself by shopping for some fall pieces and indulging in some delicious desserts. Love the idea of laughing as a workout, sounds like the best exercise.Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your weekend.💕
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It’s so much fun adding new pieces to your wardrobe for the mew season. And adding desserts to occasion is always a win. I hope you’re having a great weekend Grace.
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Absolutely. Thanks so much. Have a fabulous one.💕
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Another excellent message, Belladonna. 🤍🌺 It can be so hard to walk away but sometimes, it’s the only thing you can do.
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Yes! It’s the best thing for your mental health.
Thank you so much Kymber for your support.
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Thanks for sharing message. Take care. Anita
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Thank you so much fir stopping by Anita.
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Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Well done! Bravo!! Dear Belladonna it is an amazing podcast.
So important issue, beacuse parents think something wishing the best to their kids, but not
always means that children want’s to be like that. I don’t have kids, but watch my nephews and
maybe i can see what their parents don’t. Congratulations! Thank’s for share.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Thank you thank you thank you!!! I am so happy you listened and enjoyed.
As an Auntie I’m sure you have sosm uch insight on this topic. I learned so much from watching how my siblings parent.
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Ray and I had a date night, since tomorrow we are volunteers for the band festival!
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Nice, I hope y’all had a great time.
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Great nuggets of empowerment and motivation! 👏🏻 I really like the message of listening to your own voice for youngsters just starting out. 🙌🏻
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Awwww Michele! You have made my day. Thank you sos much for listening. So far this was my favorite podcast to make because I hope youngsters don’t allow anyone to push them in a direction they don’t want to go.
This is our life to live!
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Wonderful! 🌞 You are welcome. Your podcast ended exactly when I finished making dinner. Perfect timing! 👍🏻 I told my students and daughter the same. Follow your inner voice! ✨
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Michele I just bragged to my family that you cooked while listening to my podcast. That is so encouraging and I can’t thank you enough!
I’m so glad you tell your students and daughter that. It’s so important for us to let them know that.
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That’s awesome. Happy to help you boast! 🥂
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful thoughts, Belladonna! We should always hope and believe that tomorrow is going to be better than today.
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Yes, think positive. Thank you KK
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You’re welcome!
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I am spending the day with two of my granddaughters. They come every Saturday.
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That is so sweet! I hope y’all had a great time.
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We did.
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Yes girlfriend, look after yourself. As that old saying goes, “Be yourself. Everyone else is taken!” Hugs and smooches Queen B! 🥰👑😍
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Yes!!!!! I love that saying!
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