What to do if you are restless and have trouble falling asleep:

7 steps to inner calm

1.  Get into comfortable clothing.

2.  Make sure the temperature is fine, cuddle into a blanket.

3.  Get into a comfortable position – sit in any comfy chair, couch or bed – if you prefer to lie down, just do so, you might get tired and fall asleep.

4.  Be sure you won't get disturbed by any phone calls , your cat or    whatever – for at least half an hour. Turn off your phone, this is YOUR time!

5.  Close your eyes and take slow, deep breaths.

6.  Try to rid your mind of any feelings of fear, stress or anxiety.

At first you might find it difficult not to think. Thoughts may still intrude, then observe them impartially and let them slip away.

7.  Then turn on some chill-out music, dive into a journey of imagination or listen to a fairytale.

I had to think of my elder sister by writing this post. She has been working very hard in the past few months or even years. Sometimes she forgot to take breaks, a little time out. She looked pale and rather thin because of too much stress. But this was before she got started with meditation, and I tried it and: it works!

Relaxing through self-hypnosis and meditation are good for body, soul and spirit. Try it!

You'll see, you will soon feel relaxed and fall asleep.

Why I should be happy and grateful for every single moment...

1. My family that will always stay close to me.

2. My best friends 'cause I can be sure I can rely on them.

3. My reason – I am able to reflect on situations, to keep memories in mind and to find new solutions for tricky challenges.

4. My health – the most important thing in life; in EVERYONE'S LIFE!

5. My eyes so I can see all those colourful flowers and the beauty of this world.

6. My sense of taste – so I can taste these delicious fruits in summer and the sweetness of my life.

7. My sense of hearing – I should be pleased about the incredible chance to listen to the voices of beloved man.

8. My sense of smell so I got the ability to enjoy the fragrance of a flowery meadow.

9. My hands so I can write letters to stay in contact with beloved man, to write my own book and to write a new post ;)

10. My voice because I love singing; in the shower, while playing the piano and while going for a walk...

11. My breath that will last me a lifetime

12. Fears, worries and disappointments so I can grow with them.

13. Sunshine – go and have a picnic by the river!

14. Tears which express my emotions better than my words.

15. Pain helps me getting stronger.

16. Watching movies on rainy days.

17. Books – I love forgetting the outside world for a while and entering a world of fantasy.

18. Music – I enjoy wild dancing in the living room without thinking of tomorrow.

19. Blogs so I can share my thoughts with people who have similar interests.

20. My home – a place of refuge where I feel safe.

21. My bed – it really is the greatest bed, it's so cosy.

22. My soulmates with whom I have an almost spiritual connection - they love me, support me and last but not least understand me no matter what I am going through.

23. My enemies that challenge me and help me getting a better person.

24. My faults – I can learn lessons from past failures.

25. The smile of a stranger – this might light up a rainy day.

26. My laughter that fills life with joy and satisfaction..

27. Love reminds me of being alive.

28. We should love everything about our life...things we already experienced and adventures that are going to fulfil our lives in the future.

Do more of what makes 

 you HAPPY <3

Being grateful makes you happy.

Life is worth living!

 

 

What I really LOVE about my sisters! 

 "A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost."

1. They love me for WHO I AM.                                     2. I know I can always, always, always count on them!                                                                               

3. I can rely on them!                                                                                                                                                                

4. They know my dark days and love me anyway.

5. They are great fun to hang out with.
6. I do really love their sense of humour.




7. I love all those sleepless nights we spend with talking.

8. They know all about these things I've been through, but they won't convict me.

9. There is this one embarrassing moment you don't feel like sharing with anyone - then go to your sisters & tell them!     

10. Sisters are always going to be there by your side, even if they're miles away from where you are right now.

11. They do not give up their dreams. I admire both of them!

12. Having a sister is like having a best friend you can't get rid of. You know whatever you do, they'll still be there!

13. I love their love of dancing. This dancing in the living room, when they are just grooving to favourite tunes, giving themselves totally into the music.

14. They both look comfortable and classy in anything, from a slinky formal dress to baggy sweat pants and a t-shirt.

15. B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L. - Inside and out. I love everything about them, even when they annoy me.
16. My most beautiful and favourite memories include them!                                                                                                      

 Thank you for being in my life! <3

Once upon a time...

I used to have a best friend. Once upon a time.. I could really tell, this could have last for a lifetime..but actually it didn't. Obviously. It's not like having a sister. Well, I got two. I really am a lucky one. They are both like best friends. Best friends who can't be removed. Annie and Hennie. Two lovely girls.

Nevertheless, I miss her. I used to know her since my 7^th Birthday. There were fights as usual, but we got on with each other. Sometimes, I have to admit, I was jealous. Well.. Today I sometimes wonder why.. But in these days I just WAS jealous. Because of what? ..because of “not loving myself”? Well I don't know. Why should she love me if not even I did?

Sometimes I felt neglected. When she was having fun with people I didn't like.. With people who did not seem to accept me. I felt betrayed.

In the end I lost her. In 2013. I guess, this is the way it was meant to be.. And you know: “If it's meant to be, it will be..”. Maybe I should just let go off the wish to turn back time or at last to wait for a miracle to happen. 'Cause it will never be the way it was used to be in the past. But at least I tried. I really did.

I do not want to say I didn't make any mistakes, because I did. Big ones. Really big ones. I just called her a “sympathizer”, told her she was wasting time with some stupid guys instead of spending time with her friends.. Well, I called me a friend.. Once.

But this was yesterday I guess.

I know these were big mistakes. I just did not think about what I was saying.

I apologized. One time, two times, three times.. Unsuccessfully..

What would you do? Try to forget about her? Maybe that's the only thing to do.

She tells me, she was happy about hearing from me.. But these are only some words. Written.

It has been awhile since I last saw her.

Of course. Now I just turned to an acquaintance. Obviously.

Stop dreaming.

The ending won't be the same as those you know from fairy tales. Unfortunately.