#HSP #INFJ writer eBayer, #Enneagram 9, beachcomber; HSP consultant since 1997; #introvert; now #Hive blogger, #MBTI fan, artist @alchemystones

Port Townsend, WA
Joined January 2008
Hard to believe the first half of 2025 is almost out of here. It used to amuse me — as a kid — when "old" people would say that "time flies," but now I get it! #time #wisdom
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There is much "motivational wisdom" out there on the power of fearlessly starting over... but relatively modest coverage of WHY someone finds themselves having to "start over" for the 47th time. Why IS that? #Wisdom #mentalhealth #Growth #wellness
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There's something out of balance with a world in which we wake up every morning knowing we're going to be out of energy, bandwidth and money by the end of the day... simplify your world! #Balance #simplicity
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Peter Messerschmidt retweeted
Getting really honest with ourselves sometimes looks (to others) like we’re taking steps backwards because we’re no longer performing that which is socially rewarded, but inauthentic. This is actually an incredibly important middle step.
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There HAS to be a "common thread" linking all this #strife and #unrest in the world, from personal to regional to global. People discuss lots and lots of *#symptoms,* while studiously avoiding what lies below. #Fear is the mindkiller. And it makes people behave badly..
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Peter Messerschmidt retweeted
I hope your day was full of good things. Thank you for following HealthyPlace. :) Amanda -- More #mentalillness and #mentalhealth #quotes at bit.ly/2P5ZvVp -- #mhsm #mhchat #inspirationalquotes #mentalhealthquotes
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There is so much natural beauty all around us. We just need to pause and pay attention. Sunrise and sunset are perfect times for reflection and meditation. Take the time to appreciate the amazing beauty surrounding you. #WednesdayWisdom #WednesdayMorning #GoldenHearts
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I don't really mind being served up ADS here... commerce happens, right? What I MIND is that the ads aren't actually for "that cool product" but for a crap $1.99 copy of aforesaid cool product. #deception #marketing #scams #advertisement
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This morning, I was reminded that the reason I "woek up" my social media accounts recently was to (among other things) promote my #artwork/creativity. The first response I got was someone (scammer) on #Etsy wanting to "buy my store name for $700." ::Sigh::
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Imagine living in a society where empathy unifies people and kindness is the norm.
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“Two principles for a happy life: 1) Use things, not people, 2) Love people, not things.”
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"Cheap crap that doesn't work" really isn't such a great deal, is it? Just STOP buying all that junk! #consumers #clutter #junk
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“Going to another country doesn’t make any difference. I’ve tried all that. You can’t get away from yourself by moving from one place to another. There’s nothing to that.” Ernest Hemingway #escape
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Scary thought of the day: The 2006 movie Idiocracy portrayed a future set in the year 2505. This is 2023. Am I the only one who's just a LITTLE bit troubled...? #idiocracy #future #scary
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Have you ever noticed how the people ready to criticize and even HATE you for being "a little bit different" are almost inevitably neither as accomplished or happy as you? #questions #Wisdom #truth #RealityCheck
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“Kindness begins with…”
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Peter Messerschmidt retweeted
We hear a lot about "The Light", but we don't often talk about lightening up. How much excess baggage are you holding on to? Is your home full of old clutter? Is your body carrying extra pounds? Is your mind weighed down by negative thoughts? If yes, perhaps consider letting go
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Even if a little — or some — is brilliant, having a whole big huge pile isn't necessarily better! #simplicity #Enough
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