Category Archives: Compassion

Optimistic Tuesday

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Monday is over, and we are onto another day, which we should feel optimistic about because we are getting closer to the weekend. Tuesday will be a good day, and if you do not believe it, continue to repeat this to yourself until it becomes a reality. Repetition can be convincing or at least that is what some people seem to think, even when they are lying. I hope your week has started the best way possible and everything is going well. Can you believe April is almost over? We have nearly survived four months of this year, and I can only hope the year improves as it has been challenging, but there have been some amusing parts to it as well. The things I have found amusing I know some people will not agree, so I will not call them out, but we should always try to find something that can make us laugh daily. Honestly, some of what makes me laugh makes me feel like a terrible person, but if I do not laugh at these issues, I worry it will be very depressing, and no one needs anything else to add to depression and sadness.

Life can feel like an ocean. Many peaceful waves can soothe the heart and soul, but there are strong currents that can make you feel like you are drowning. Instead of dwelling on those strong currents, we should embrace the peaceful waves and hold on to how they made us feel. The hard times in our lives are only more rapid waters trying to consume our thoughts and cause us to feel negativity, but we can fight against them and know these currents will pass. Every part of life, good or bad, will provide us with strength and the knowledge to overcome anything. All the knowledge to overcome difficulties is inside us, but we forget them. Allowing the difficulties to consume our thoughts and minds will only push us further into the drowning waters. Use your strength to be far away from negativity, and positivity will carry you to better days. Situations we endure in life are not permanent, and we must remember that life can get better.

Today is a new day, and I would like to continue with the positive affirmations. I want to try doing three a day and stay true to them. I hope you will do this as well, and again, you do not have to share your positive affirmations if you do not feel comfortable doing so. My three positive affirmations for today are the following. 1. I am in charge of how I feel today, and I am optimistic. 2. My soul radiates warmth, love, and compassion. 3. I know my worth. These are affirmations I must remember and will remind myself of because I have not felt the best about myself lately. My heart and mind say I know better, but sometimes it is easy to get down because finding a new job takes forever. I guess it does not help finding a job that I need something remote, and starting in less than a month, I will need to be available two nights a week for my class. I was reminded on Monday by someone I respect things will happen for me. If someone I have never met has faith in my abilities, the least I can do is have faith in myself, right?

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed the quote I shared and my positive affirmations. In this thing we call life, we must do things that bring us happiness because no one can make us happy besides ourselves. If journaling, reading, thinking of positive affirmations, or anything else makes us happy, we should not shy away because life is too short to be miserable, and sometimes the simple things can make a huge difference. One thing I think should be avoided to stay happy is avoiding the news because nothing good ever happens, according to the new anchors. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Be Kind Tuesday

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Happy Tuesday, which means we survived the day that is most dreaded by many people, Monday! Finding your place in the world can be difficult in a society that appears to be overwhelmingly challenging and people with different ways of thinking. Everyone wants to try to fit in and be accepted, but fitting into a society like ours is not necessarily good because of the amount of hate in the world. Why do many people think hate and discrimination is acceptable? It is 2024, and we should have learned to be more accepting and understanding, but we have all witnessed on the news politicians using hateful words and behaving in truly despicable ways. We all have a name we were given at birth, so childish and rude nicknames are immature and unacceptable. I believe everyone learned in elementary school that if you have nothing nice to say, do not say anything! Too many people have forgotten this simple and very crucial lesson!

Mistreating and talking down to others can cause them too much unnecessary stress and negative emotions. Why can everyone not treat others the same way they want to be treated? Do those who act in this mean way enjoy it when someone treats them with disrespect, or do they continue acting like an immature child and have a temper tantrum? I will never mistreat someone just because they treated me negatively because it will never make things better and continue a vicious and terrible cycle. If you are being mistreated by someone, you do have the power to end the cycle and make positive changes. We have all heard the saying, kill them with kindness, and even though it might not always change their way of thinking, you will be the better person in the situation. It cannot hurt to at least try and hope it will open another person’s eyes and force them to see we are all human beings who deserve respect!

Maybe I am naïve because I cannot understand we cannot all get along. No matter where you are from, your skin color, who you love, who you worship, or even your political following, we are all humans with a heart. It does not matter where someone is from, what kind of foods they enjoy, or anything else, we might have things in common if we took the time to get to know one another. There is beauty inside and out everywhere, but people get too caught up in differences. It might be just the way I think, but you can meet one of the most attractive people on the outside, but they are ugly on the inside. Internal beauty is more important than beauty on the outside because it shows who that person is. Makeup can cover up much outside ugliness, and nothing can cover up internal ugliness. The bottom line is that if we have not already learned to be understanding and compassionate, we must do so at all costs. Acceptance is crucial, and it is not too difficult to do!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and that something resonated with you. I do not expect everyone to agree with me, and I can respect your opinions because that is what we must do. We might only be one day into this week, but hopefully, you are having a wonderful week so far. With that said, I would love to read what you think. No matter how much you agree or disagree with me, I will respect and respond kindly to your comments. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes! 

Always, Alyssa

Happy Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. How are you planning to spend the holiday today? I know how awful this will sound, but thankfully, we will not be going anywhere. My husband works tonight, and I am still not feeling my normal self. I would almost be willing to say I am not emotionally or mentally stable enough to be surrounded by too many people. I know I will recover from the mass amounts of disappointment and sadness caused by the job loss, but I cannot say when this will happen. I hope the negative feelings will dissipate soon because I am not used to feeling this down and negative. No job or person should make you feel like a failure or that you are not good enough because life is too short, and we all deserve better. No matter what happens in life, remember YOU are strong, and YOU deserve a happy life without feeling like you are not good enough.

What are you most thankful for in your life? Do you show your gratitude daily? Unfortunately, many people have forgotten to show how thankful they are daily and only do so on Thanksgiving, which is sad. We never know what tomorrow has in store or if we will see tomorrow, as tomorrow is not a promise to anyone. While we are offered many miracles in life, we should appreciate every aspect and understand things can change without notice. The smallest changes in our lives can have the largest impacts, but no matter how large and negative the impacts are on our lives, we can overcome any challenges we experience.

Life has been challenging for many years but during the last two weeks. I would be lying to say it was easy to get out of bed in the morning because it is hard. Some mornings, I wonder what the point is because what am I meant to be doing? Even though I have been struggling, it is easy to list things I am thankful for. I am beyond grateful for my husband♥. He has been incredibly understanding, supportive, and compassionate while I have been upset. Without the understanding he has given me, I am not sure where I would be right now. I am also thankful for my mother and her husband♥ as they have been amazing and supportive during my upsetting weeks. I am grateful for my family♥ because they are solid as a rock and so kind. I am also beyond grateful for my cats, both inside and outside♥. Strangely, I am grateful to have a chance to explore new career paths and know I will find something that will be best for my growth!

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. I hope I get the chance to read what you are thankful for, and I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible. Enjoy Thanksgiving with whatever you are doing and be thankful daily for those you love♥. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love♥, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Midweek Inspiration

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Happy Midweek Day😊! Of course, many people will view today as Wednesday, but where is the fun in that? It leaves us thinking we are not halfway through the week and might cause a bad taste in your mouth. It is exciting to know that we are halfway through the week and much closer to the weekend, which most of us enjoy😊! I must say, I am thrilled the weather is getting cooler and not dealing with the insane heat anymore. I hope Mother Nature realizes this and does not send another heat wave this way. I blame Multiple Sclerosis, but I am unable to tolerate the heat like I used to when I was younger and before being plagued with this evil illness.

At the halfway point of the week, we all know there are a few days left to push through. Of course, some things can help us through, and I think one is to discover inspiration. What are some things that inspire you? Good and kindhearted people inspire me to be better than I was yesterday😊. Another thing that keeps me inspired is to do what I can to help other people or animals in need. Everyone knows I have a deep love for animals, and I have been feeding a few outside kitties I am not sure have a home. Of course, my cats that live inside the house have everything any animal could ever want or need, and yes, they are spoiled rotten😊! I hope you will find inspiration from the quote I am sharing and that it helps you through today and the rest of the week.

Although we have a few days left of this week, what has been one thing that has happened and made you smile😊? It could have been a kind comment from someone you know or the twinkle in an animal’s eye when you helped them. Unfortunately, it does seem most people in society look out only for themselves, but some will want to help people along the way. Although it is becoming more uncommon these days, people can be surprisingly kind and compassionate. The best thing to do in our world today is to avoid political rhetoric because this can cause too many needless disagreements. We may not always agree on all topics, so it is best to avoid ones we know can cause issues.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I shared today, and you were inspired for the rest of the week. I hope you are having a good week, and you are looking forward to the weekend ahead of us. How many of you agree with what I am doing with the outside cats by feeding them daily😊? Yesterday I did hear a nasty disagreement between the two, but both were seemingly unharmed but very angry☹. I would love to read your comments and I will respond as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

High Emotions

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Last week was not the best week, and if I am being 100% honest, it was not even a good week. Sometimes it seems when one situation goes massively wrong, there is a ripple effect of chaos and disasters. I had become too frustrated with colossal nonsense, and not even sweet kitties could lighten my mood, which says a lot because I love animals. It is a hard pill to swallow when you think a challenging and painful issue that was in the past rears its ugly head again. When the heartaches and disappointments start to feel like they are going to be a constant disturbance in life, it is unsettling and disheartening. These emotions cause someone to question everything about life. These emotions were not caused by only one issue, but several, and I can admit that there was one situation in particular that was harder than anything else.

There is nothing wrong with being kind to others, but unfortunately, some might see a kind and compassionate person as an easy mark and take advantage of them. I understand how harsh that sounded, but this is a fact in this life. We must try getting to know people before we give them too much, but still there are no guarantees they will not try taking advantage of us. I tried to convince myself that maybe people do not know what they are doing because it is natural to them, but I am not sure anymore. Sadly, even people I thought I knew well have done the unthinkable and left me speechless and shocked. I am not sure when this type of phenomenon started, you know when people can disguise their deceitfulness. It seems shady and something I am not capable of.

When you always give to others and get nothing in return, what good does that do? Right, it does no one any good and only causes more pain in the long run. There are those who will know how to get their way and do anything they need to get what they want out of every situation. The only thing we can do is stand up for ourselves and NEVER allow anyone to walk all over us. We do not need to be a doormat for another person because we deserve better than that in this short life. The only thing you must do is be true to yourself, and be the person you are happy with, and make it easy to lay your head on your pillow each night.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you have been doing well and your week has started off the best it could. I realize this post might have sounded like a rant, but it is just due to being highly emotional. We all know how difficult life can be and it is how we overcome the struggles that matter at the end of the day. I look forward to reading your comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Midweek Thoughts

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Happy Wednesday, or happy halfway through the week! I guess it is happy whichever one sounds better to you and makes you the happiest😊! How has your week been so far? I hope you are having a good week, and you are thrilled that we are halfway through the week and only have the last half of the week to survive. Considering we have made it this far, I only hope the last few days will be easier and much more bearable. I think it is always best to believe things will get better because they probably cannot get worse. Or can they? I would rather not know and believe things will improve. Sometimes being a little naïve can be helpful or hopeful at least😊!

Each day it is possible that we will encounter someone unhappy with life and want to bring others down as well☹. Even though this might be true, we do not have to allow anyone to bring us down, instead, we should try turning things around and help pick others up. It might not always be possible, but we can sleep better at night knowing we at least tried. Unfortunately, these same people might try to criticize another for reasons I do not understand makes them feel better about themselves. As hard as it might be, please try not to allow anyone to get to you and make you question yourself because you are doing the best you can, and at the end of the day, that is all we can do😊.

What is the one thing you can do for yourself at the end of a long and hard day that helps you forget about your day? We all need an outlet so we do not hold onto these negative emotions because this will only cause us to suffer the rest of the week, and no one should have to do this. We must remember we all deserve better than this and should always expect respect from others. The only person who can hold us back is ourselves, and we should never allow anyone else to have any power over us. Always know your worth, and never let anyone take that away. When we smile at the person who is trying to put us down, they will be confused and not understand what is going on. Guess who wins. You will be the winner and the bigger person😊.

Thank you for stopping by my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared, and it has been a gentle reminder of what to remember each day. The things I think are vital in this life are to be kind, understanding, and compassionate towards others because we never know what another person is going through in life. We should always try to help others and never put anyone down. I would love to read your comments about this post, and I will respond to all comments as quickly as possible. Please never forget I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

End Of The Weekend Thoughts

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It does not matter how happy you are in life, if we do the same thing day after day, without any changes can become mundane and tiresome. The simplest things can make a huge difference and make us feel different about life and of the nonsense on the news. For the first time in three VERY long years, I am finally at my happy place, the beach. As I am writing this post, I am sitting on our balcony with the ocean breeze in my hair and the ocean waves right in front of me. This is the most relaxing and beautiful place that I have been to in years.

Where is a place where you feel the most at ease? When nothing that would typically trouble your mind, does not bother you at all. You can just feel at peace with everything in life, no matter how absurd things can become in our daily lives. Of course, my place has always been, and will always be, the beach. There is something about the sound of the ocean waves crashing down, the seagulls flying around in search of food, the laughter of children and adults alike, and the breeze that makes me so happy. The only thing missing here is our sweet and lovable cats, but I know they are being well cared for while we are away.

I do not know about you, but I have been beyond sick and tired of many of our politicians behaving worse than toddlers without manners. Name calling and immature insults are not doing anything good for anyone, and most definitely, not the country they represent. When was the last time you can remember that you were able to watch the news without hearing something about Donald Trump or the damn Bidens? Lord knows, I sure cannot. Obviously, for anyone that has read some of my other posts, I am surely NOT a supporter of Donald Trump, but when the news is constantly providing him a platform, we will never stop hearing about him. I have realized one thing about politics, it does not matter if they are Republican or Democrat, they are all corrupt in one way or another.

Are there not more important things going on in this world? Look at what Hawaii is going through right now, which is just one situation that needs attention. Why not think about the people that are going without food? These people are starving and may not know when they will have their next meal. Or what about the countless homeless people in the world? Why are we not focusing on things that matter instead of the nonsense with people who have forgotten how to be an adult? Why can people not focus their attention on things that matter, and figure out ways to help those in need? Instead of allowing our politicians to behave in less than responsible and respectful ways, why not call them out on what they SHOULD be doing?

Happiness is a choice and one we all MUST make. We should think about what brings us joy and not worry that someone else thinks what we choose for our life is inappropriate or unimportant. Why should anyone have the right to decide what is right for another person’s life when the way they are living their life might not be the best way? I am not saying we should be selfish and only think of ourselves, but we should be able to live in a way that makes us happy if they are not causing harm to others. All I am trying to say here is, who cares how another person lives THEIR life? Why are so many people consumed with degrading transgender people? I do not care if someone is gay, transgender, or anything else, if they are happy and not hurting another person!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I am aware some of what I shared is controversial, and some people might disagree with me, but you have a right to your opinion, and so I do. We do not have to agree, but we should be respectful of each other’s opinion. Regardless of all the nonsense in the news, we do still live in a free country, do we not? I hope you are doing well, and you enjoyed your weekend. I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes! 

Always, Alyssa

Motivational Monday

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Well, it appears it is that time again, and we must start a new week☹. I am not sure where the weekend went because I swear it seems like it was just yesterday and I was excited for the weekend. It is funny how things work the way they should and go by in the blink of an eye, but those things we all dread, always return to torment us. Did you have a nice, and safe weekend? Honesty, my weekend was very unexciting and even a little miserable. Today, it would be so nice if we could be offered a do-over like they do in movies and TV shows.

What is the best way for you to begin a new week with strength and motivation? I know the weeks can be overwhelmingly exhausting, but it is important to move past that negative emotions and try to view the next days as seven days of opportunities. I am just as bad as anyone else when it comes to Monday morning but, if this dreaded morning does burden us, things would be far worse. We must remember something crucial in this life, we matter, and no one can take away our powers or our self-worth!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you had a lovely weekend, and you have a wonderful week! I Try to remember, if one of the days this week makes you feel like failure, you are NOT a failure and you live to tell your story. I am looking forward to reading you comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Pick-Me-Up Thursday

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I know the title of this post is Pick-Me-Up Thursday, but I would rather view today as Friday Eve because it makes me feel the week is almost over. I understand that today is technically Thursday, but it makes it feel like the week is far from over and ominous. How has your week been? Is there anything you are looking forward to for the weekend? It might sound boring to most people, but the only thing I am looking forward to about the weekend is not having to get up early! Of course, I will probably still wake up early because in my mind I know I have to take care of the cats, but I hope to not be up as early as I am during the week!

Something that is very important and we must remember in this life is, we never know what another person is going through in their life, and sometimes, when people may come across as rude or distant, it is because of what they are enduring in life. Do not take things personally, but instead, try to be more understanding and compassionate. Maybe you were talking to someone at work or at the grocery store, and they acted unkind, remember, you do not know what happened to that person moments before your encounter. Most of the time, when someone behaves in a less than polite way, it has nothing to do with you, and they might just need someone to talk to or a shoulder to cry on.

Now that this week is almost over and the month is more than half over, I think we could all benefit from a little pick-me-up! The weeks are so long and can feel grueling, but we must try to find ways to get through them and help others do the same. I hope the quote that I am sharing today will provide you with the slightest pick-me-up and, it helps you get through the rest of this week. Believe it or not, even when you feel down and helpless, you are not alone because many others are feeling the same. We do have the power to help others get through the most challenging times, but we have to at least try!

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope you enjoyed what I have shared and that it resonates with you in a positive way. Many things I write about stem either from something I went through or something someone I know has gone through and it inspired me. I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as I can. Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa

Resentment, Frustrations, & Pains

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Happy Saturday! I hope you had a good week, but I also hope you can enjoy your weekend! Do you have anything planned for the weekend? One thing I know I must do for my sanity this weekend is to recover from the week and try to forget all the negativity that the week impacted me with. I also know Mother’s Day is tomorrow, so I hope everyone can enjoy celebrating all the mothers out there who gave selflessly and loved unconditionally. Of course, I will not be able to see my mother tomorrow, but I will be sure to remind her how much I appreciate her.

Last week was a little overwhelming and extremely exhausting. Unfortunately, I think many of us get so wrapped up in our everyday lives that we forget some of the simplest things in life. When we get frustrated, it can be easy to forget just how much words hurt. I have said this in another post, but the wounds will heal when we are bruised, but the wounds that words inflict are more powerful and long-lasting. When we forget the way another person feels about a particular situation, and the tears causing another person to shed, they are much more intense and hurtful than almost anything else. Simple apologies can become meaningless, and they do not fix the pain felt. This pain can escalate into increased negative emotions and resentment.

Holding onto feelings of resentment is very unhealthy and can lead to an inability to stop thinking about a specific event or situation. The reoccurring thoughts may linger for days, weeks, months, or even years, and eventually may take over your life. For some people, resentment can begin with disappointment or remorse for something or someone that was lost. Those that battle with resentment may harbor anger and seek revenge, or they might feel that justice was not served for something terrible that occurred. Regardless of why someone feels resentment, it only leads to bitterness and additional anger. These are feelings that do not have a positive outcome and may lead to irrefutable harm.

I know I have fallen into these same patterns in life and get frustrated, and then will say things that I do not mean. Of course, I try to not do things like this, but we are only human, and we make mistakes. I never want to cause anyone any harm with harsh and unkind comments because it will only make matters worse. Words and carelessness cause too much pain and it can be almost impossible to overcome them. The only thing I know to do is avoid talking in the heat of the moment or when I am already past the point of frustration and anger. Sometimes, silence is the best course of action.

How do you handle anger? What is your first reaction when you get upset? Do you find it easier to yell in a fit of rage, or do you walk away from the situation, and ignore how you are feeling? I feel it is better and easier to ignore things and walk away from the situation. I know many will not understand, and some professionals would say this is wrong, but I find it to be the best way for me to survive this insane world. Yes, this does mean that I tend to bottle up my feelings and it does cause something like a volcano eruption at times, but it is not often. I do not like confrontation, but even with that said, I will stand up for myself, those who cannot defend themselves, and for what I believe.

Thank you for visiting my site today. I hope that even if you do not agree with me, I hope you enjoy what I have shared. I am so thankful for the weekend, but after the past few weeks, I think a little more time to recuperate. If you have struggled with feelings of resentment, how did you overcome this? I am looking forward to reading your comments, and I will respond as quickly as possible! I hope you have a wonderful, and safe weekend! Please never forget that I am always sending y’all LOTS of love, comfort, support, and MANY positive vibes!

Always, Alyssa