My Notes

02/27/2024

At a certain point in life you learn many things, who respects you, who exploits you, who loves you, who manipulates you, who spies on you, who is false and stabs you in the back, who invents the truth about lies. You learn that to live peacefully you have to remove everything that hurts you, change path, leave in silence and respond with silence, give importance to those who appreciate you. You learn that it is useless to talk, explain, help certain people, because they believe they are perfect and have no humility to understand where they are wrong, they don't feel, they believe they are God. You learn not to let positive energy be stolen by those who are negative, you learn that those who do not rejoice with you and others' successes are just envious and you have to go far away and make room for life forever.
Unfortunately we are for a few special souls

Patrizia Lova

02/25/2024

Your strength is you
the way you laugh
for the times you fall and get back up
because you live in a storm
and you never give up.
- think of yourself as indestructible
like those flowers that are reborn everywhere.

Marco Polani

02/23/2024

Everything was easier when we were children, when words didn't hurt and hugs were sincere. When the biggest pain was a scraped knee and the only difficulty was tying your shoes. Everything was more beautiful as children, when all you had to do to touch the sky was go on the swing and a book of fairy tales made you dream. When a lollipop was enough to make the sadness go away and a light on to scare away the monsters under the bed. When the world seemed perfect and we were in a hurry to grow up. Now the world is scarier and sometimes I would like to be a child again.

Chiara Trabalza

02/14/2024

Today, for me, is the celebration of love..
not couples...
Best wishes to those who love, whatever they love and however they do it. Love is life.
Loving is the opposite of hating. And if by hate we mean everything bad that man can do, so love is everything good and beautiful that can be done.
Whether it is passion for a boyfriend, respect for a parent, being close to a grandparent, helping a weak person, a hug to a friend, a word of comfort to a heartbroken person, making someone smile who no longer has any reason to do so.
Love is the best part of us.
Let's get it out, and not just for today.

(A. Pinna)

01/31/2024

Some people should complain less.
Or not complain at all.
Instead, they should take an example.
Take an example from those who have every right to do so, but remain silent.

01/01/2024

The toast I'll give on New Year's Eve
it will be dedicated to Me
to the future
to the person I have become
to the anger that composes me
to the passion that belongs to me
to the love I know how to give
at the distances I know how to take
to my joys to my sorrows
to everything I had
and that I lost, that made me cry
smile or despair,
to my victories, to my defeats
in the darkness and in the light that draws me.
The toast I'll give on New Year's Eve
it will be dedicated to my children.
to my family
to those I lost, to those left
to tomorrow without a past
to the past without tomorrow
to everything I have
to what I had
to what I would like and what I wouldn't want
to my stubbornness
to all the love I have inside
to what I am
and that I will never be.
The New Year's toast
I want to dedicate it too
to those who unknowingly
was able to pull it off
the most beautiful side of me.
New Year's toast
I will dedicate it to Me
to my life
to my dreams
to what will become of it.

Silvana Stremiz

12/29/2023

Everyone is in their own pain,
his story, his rainy and sunny days.
Everyone runs their fingers over their wounds, remembering how hard it was to get back on their feet while bleeding.
Everyone has their own ghosts, their own broken dreams, their own unexpressed desires.
This awareness can lead us to the understanding that, to judge the lives of others, we should live them and not just look at them.

Carol Cortiello

12/13/2023

NOBODY IS YOUR ENEMY

*ANYONE THAT ANNOYS YOU* --is teaching you patience and calmness.

*ANYONE THAT ABANDONS YOU* --is teaching you how to stand up on your own feet.

*ANYBODY THAT OFFENDS YOU* --is teaching you forgiveness and compassion.

*ANYTHING THAT YOU HATE* --is teaching you, unconditional love.

*ANYTHING THAT YOU FEAR* --is teaching you the courage to overcome your fears.

*ANYTHING YOU CAN'T CONTROL* --is teaching you to let go.

*ANY "NO" YOU GET FROM HUMAN* --is teaching you to be independent.

*ANY PROBLEM YOU'RE FACING* --is teaching you how to get a solution to problems.

*ANY ATTACK YOU GET FROM PEOPLE* --is teaching you the best form of defence.

*ANYONE WHO LOOKS DOWN ON YOU* --is teaching you to look up to CREATOR ( *GOD* ).

Always look out for the lesson in every situation you face in every phase of life.
Be polite, calm, gentle and thankful to God because He will be with you to the end.
Life had taught me lessons. I do not see people at my cross road, because humans are not reliable. I only see God as the author and finisher of my faith.

*R E F L E C T I O N S*
*When you live your life without anyone betraying, hurting, disappointing, disgracing or offending you, then it means you never did anything worthy.*

*The beauty of life, is that it comes with disappointments and betrayals, from people you least expect.*

*Unfortunately, some of us spend so much time crying over these betrayals and disappointments, and end up becoming victims of all circumstances.*

*Remember One Thing:* *Holding unto anger is like knocking your head on the wall and expecting the other person to feel the pain. You are only hurting yourself.*

*The fact is that the world is full of annoying, naughty, stupid and ungrateful people, and you will always come across them at one point or another in life. But the best thing to do, is to deal with them with wisdom and maturity.*

*You can’t get everyone to love you, think like you or behave like you... never.*

*We must learn to tolerate and overlook certain things, we must try to bury the faults of others and move on with life.*

*Anger, Hatred and Intolerance have caused most of the world's problems and solved none.*

*Life is short, you don't know how much time you have left*

*I beseech you to take the pain and forgive that special person you hold grudges against, and iron out your grievances.*

*Muster the courage and apologise to that person you have offended.*

*Life is not measured by the amount of money, houses or companies you have, but by the positive impact you have made in the lives of others.*

Follow: Norbert Kiyosaki

12/12/2023

12/03/2023

Life is a breath.
There comes a day when you realize that you are no longer twenty years old and you think that life is gone, you look inside your suitcase loaded only with thoughts, problems, responsibilities, fears. Empty of all dreams and expectations let go along the journey of life. You fossilize on problems and let yourself go into the void of a non-life.
But it is not so! Life is here! You exist!
You're not twenty anymore, but you're alive and a part of you still hopes to achieve your dreams and conquer your fears.
Life doesn't wait, we are the ones who slow down or even stop, risking missing that train that stays there waiting for you, because the universe loves you and shows it to you several times, but with your fears you find a thousand excuses not to take the leap. You're not old enough they tell you, I believe that for certain things you have to stay young, it will be your lightness, that pinch of euphoria and joy that will give you the right push to get on that train and reach your dreams. Yes! You are no longer in your twenties, but you are a soul capable of re-compensating and being rewarded by the universe... Always love

11/21/2023

Sometimes you explode and don't make any noise.
You have become so good
to keep everything inside you,
when you feel like you've reached your limit,
silence becomes your best friend.
You remain apparently calm and intact
while inside everything collapses.
The eyes are something else,
you don't know how to lie with those...
you know it would be enough to look at you
to drop that warrior mask
that you sewed on yourself.
This is why you often like to be alone
with the silences of your thoughts,
so difficult to tell and explain.
It doesn't matter how brave you are
to face problems, life
and its shortcomings
but even courage is sometimes worth it
a little serenity...
instead you implode inside
and no one imagines
how much strength does it take
to keep breathing
while everything collapses and suffocates you.
Sometimes it's too much even for you...
Listen to me, forget everyone and everything ...
let the rest of the world explode
remove their rubble, their selfishness...
and you, this time, remain intact... silent...
and brave as you know you are.

(PaolaH.)

11/12/2023

Why am I laughing?
Because I stopped being afraid of not being enough..
Because I stopped being afraid of being wrong...
Because I stopped being afraid of not saying the right thing...
I laugh because being what others want me to be is no longer my problem..

Maria Luna

10/14/2023

One is happy as a result of one’s efforts, once one knows the necessary ingredients of happiness: simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self denial to a point, love of work——and above all a clear conscience.

George Sand

10/12/2023

You're getting old", they told me, "you've stopped being yourself, you're becoming bitter and lonely"...

“No,” I replied. "I'm not getting old, I'm getting wise. I stopped being what others want me to be. I stopped seeking the acceptance of others to accept myself.

No, I'm not getting old. I am becoming assertive, selective of places, people, customs and ideologies. I let go of attachments, unnecessary pain, toxic people, sick souls and rotten hearts, it's not out of bitterness, it's simply out of health, peace, tranquility and above all out of self-love.

Cristina Fanelli
I live because I dream

09/17/2023

09/05/2023

I admire people
who chase after their
dreams.
They are the crazy ones.
They go against reality.
They are unapologetically brave.
They take risks,
not afraid to throw themselves.
If not me who will?

I believe in moments
of darkness.
When you are in pain,
and heartbroken.
And then courage
is revealed.
So you learn to fight.

I believe in those eyes
That have encountered
Life in all of it’s splendours.
And totally embraced it.

I believe in hidden traumas,
Of those who have fallen.
And endure to face life again.

09/04/2023

You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. C.S Lewis

08/30/2023

“Women often make the mistake of getting lost.
They get lost in wrong loves,
in stories that consume them,
in disappointing friendships,
And on sad days.
Sometimes, women wear out.
And little by little they stop smiling,
to dance, to marvel.
And then they make the biggest mistake.
They forget who they are and how they became.
They forget they are special that they are rare.
But then, this is the beauty of a women.
A day comes when they turn everything upside down,
and they say "no, that's not right".
And they open their eyes.
And in that moment,
looking in the mirror,
they discover,
A new look.
An unusual hairdo.
An unexpected behavior
They rediscover themselves the same, but different.
Stronger and more alive.
And it's beautiful
when a woman falls in love
With herself.”

(Riccardo Bertoldi)
Photo by Darius Bashar (Unsplash)

08/30/2023

Don't wait for the fairy tale.
Don't wait for someone to take you home.
Don't wait for someone to invite you out.
Go alone. Meet people.
Watch that movie that interests you,
try that restaurant,
visit a city that intrigues you
or rediscover yours:
walk around,
photograph it as if you had never seen it.
Don't wait for someone to come and save you.
Because no one might come,
You know that it almost never happens.
You have to save yourself. You have to love yourself.
You have to look out for yourself from the outside and ask yourself:
"What would I do, for me,
What if I were someone who loves me?"
And do it...
Speak up for yourself.
Learn to ask for help.
Learn to say what's wrong.
Get angry, too.
And above all learn to be
stupidly happy, for no reason.
You know that stupid happiness, that shines so bright.
That kind of bright and stupid shield
on which everything bounces,
What happens to us when we are in love?
Here you are...
Don't wait for someone to come and give it to you.
Others doesn't have to give it to you. It's yours.
You are the one who creates it.
Learn how to.
And do this magic,
whenever you need it.

(Catherine Black)
Picture by Lukas on Pexels

08/30/2023

For love was offered to me and I withdrew from its deceit;
pain knocked on my door
and I was afraid;
ambition called me,
but I feared the unexpected.
Still, I was hungry for meaning in life.
And now I know to raise the sails and take the winds of destiny,
wherever they push the boat.
Giving meaning to life can lead to madness,
but a meaningless life is torture
restlessness and vain desire;
it is a boat that yearns for the sea and yet fears it.

George Gray - Spoon River Anthology - Edgar Lee Masters

08/27/2023

When a woman makes the decision to abandon suffering, lies and submission.
When a woman says from the bottom of her heart: "Enough, I've had enough".
Not even a thousand armies of egos,
nor can all the traps of illusion keep her from seeking her personal truth.
At that moment the doors of her soul open and the healing process begins.
The process that will return it little by little
to herself, to her real life.
No one said this path was easy, but it is 'the Path'.
This decision itself opens a direct line to her wild nature and that's where the real miracle begins.

Clarissa Pinkola
Picture by: Olesia Lebedenko

08/25/2023

I'm learning not to react to everything that bothers me
I'm learning that I don't need to hurt those who hurt me. Sometimes the ultimate sign of maturity is getting away from everything that is negative and that causes me discomfort.
I'm learning that the energy I spend reacting to all the bad things that happen exhausts me and prevents me from seeing the bright side of life.
I'm learning that I can't please everyone, and that's okay.
I'm learning that trying to win anyone's affection is a waste of time and energy and that this only fills me with emptiness inside.
I'm learning that not reacting doesn't mean agreeing, but avoiding sterile discussions.
I am learning to learn lessons, to learn from different situations.
I'm choosing to try to be better.
I'm choosing my peace of mind, because that's what I really need.
I don't want any more drama. I don't need anyone to make me feel like I'm not enough.
I don't need quarrels and arguments.
I'm learning that, from time to time, saying nothing says everything.
I'm learning that responding to what hurts me gives another person power over my emotions.
I can't control what others do, but I can control how to respond, how to handle, how to interpret and how much to absorb myself.
I'm learning that most of the time these situations say nothing about me, but a lot about the other.
I'm learning that maybe all these delusions are just teaching me to love myself, because that love is the armor and shield I need against anyone who tries to destroy me.
It's what saves me when someone tries to lower my self-esteem or questions my worth.
I'm learning that even if I react, nothing will change, it won't give me the love of those who don't love me and the respect of those who don't respect me. It won't magically change anyone's mind.
Sometimes it's better to let go, let people go, don't fight for closure, don't ask for explanations, don't look for answers, and don't wait for someone to understand my story.
I'm learning that life becomes easier when I focus not on what is happening around me, but rather on myself.
Working on myself and for my inner peace makes me realize that not reacting to every little thing that bothers me is the first step to living a healthier and happier life.

☑️ Debora Doca

Picture by Priscilla Du Preez

08/21/2023

I feel lucky. Really. I'm lucky because I've discovered - over time, with difficulty - that I have all the tools necessary to feel good. I'm lucky because I can feel good on my own and I know I don't "need" others to be happy, even if often (with their presence, their love) they can multiply my happiness. I'm lucky because I have passion and curiosity flowing through my veins, because I'm hungry for life. And fear, tears, pain and limitations no longer scare me like before. I'm lucky because I know how to laugh from my stomach and cry like I'm sick, and then start laughing again. I'm lucky because I'm not afraid of "losing", because I finally found myself. I'm lucky because I get excited and I know the wonder. I'm lucky because I love without fear, without limits, without filters. With all the soul and every corner of the body. I'm lucky because I know forgiveness, I don't envy others and I'm happy with other people's happiness. I am lucky because many gifts have been given to me (of life, meetings, talents) and I have celebrated them all with gratitude, commitment and responsibility.
I'm lucky.
And a little proud of me.
I have, in me... the Infinite.

Letizia Cherubino

08/17/2023

Grudges don't fit my soul, it is too heavy
Anger doesn't match my thoughts which is seeking inspirations.
Envy is too huge to carry, my heart would be too compressed: I suffer from emotional claustrophobia my heart needs space to beat and be heard.
Today what counts is I find it more comfortable to wear everything that brings my three control centers into harmony: mind, heart and soul who love the comfort of unconditional love.
The sense of Peace you conquer is a precious clothes. You would wear it because you changed and that change cost you so much.

Loredana Bertone
(t.d.r.)
Image by: Milada Vigerova

08/16/2023

Forgiving someone does not mean condoning their behavior.
It doesn't even mean forgetting the way he hurt you or even allowing him to hurt you again.
Forgiving means making peace with what happened.
It means acknowledging your wound, giving yourself permission to feel pain and to understand that that pain no longer serves you.
It means letting go of pain and resentment so you can heal and move forward.
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself.
It frees you from the past and allows you to live in the present time.
When you forgive yourself and you forgive others, you are truly free.
Forgiving means freeing a prisoner and discovering that you were the prisoner."

Daniell Koepke