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Making Your Own Magic



These days
I think there is so much to be said for

Making Your Own Magic

In a world that can seem more uncertain
daily

It becomes so easy for me to 
list all the things wrong in my life.


All of my fears
begin to come together like a strong 
magnetic pull.


And then I am right back in the
proverbial rabbit hole.
A hole of depression and anxiety
I have struggled with
my entire life
on and off.

If worrying is akin to
'praying for what you don't want'

It's up to me 
and
 me alone

to make my own 
Magic.

Find my own
Joy.

Savor in the simple pleasures
I can find every day.




To practice
every single day

Intentional gratitude.


Practice 
Kindness
Grace 
and 
LOVE.


To hold onto all of these 
as if my life depends on it.

Because 
it does.




Because I am of an age

where I realize

I literally have a finite time
left on the planet
(I know we all do, but I can feel the realness now)

I don't want to squander
my remaining time

swirling in fear 
sadness
and 
worry.

I don't want to drown 
in disappointment and dread.




I want to 
Thrive

I want to be a light for others
where I can be.


Sometimes we can be a light for others ...

Sometimes we need another's light 
to see our own way out.


I have been on both sides.

So I know how important 
it is 

to put good
out into the world.




To focus on the good.


To be a mirror back to others
so they can see
their own worth and importance.


To be a magnetic force for good.



To spread the magic of 
Positivity
Light 
and
 Love.




To celebrate the gifts 
that come with aging.

To no longer 
feel the need to conform.


To savor and enjoy

the simple pleasure of wearing
an outfit that brings me much
 joy
that makes my heart tingle with
 happiness


Like this fabulous tulle skirt from
one of my favorite sites for 
affordable and dramatic pieces
that are a joy to wear.

Underneath I added my favorite tulle skirt
that I bought in Paris
at the Opera.
I added an off the shoulder top
from Zara.




I took this outfit
with my favorite backpack and hat

to one of my very favorite spots in
here inSouthern California 

for a walk in the tide
with a glass of wine
and 
my love.


And 
it was all 

Magical.

Every minute.




We created 
wonderful images
and 
wonderful memories.

Memories to push deep into my heart

to remind myself
the importance of 
taking the time to 

Make Your Own Magic.

To focus on the good
in each and every day

in order to drown out the 
noise of fear.

To remember
the words of Coco Chanel

"Beauty begins the moment
you decide to be yourself."

Sometimes
it's right there
that the 
Magic Begins



As always my friends

I wish you love and joy
as you style your life










18 comments:

  1. LOVE THE PHOTOS AND THE OUTFIT!
    A BEAUTIFUL WAY OF YOU SHOWING US HOW TO ADD MORE TO A SKIRT TO MAKE IT REALLY SPECTACULAR!
    THAT HAT AND BACKPACK are SUBLIME WITH THE ENTIRE ENSEMBLE!
    PLEASE PRINT THESE PHOTOS.......I WANT ONE!AND FRAME for YOUR HOME!
    THANK YOU for sharing your natural ability of STYLE and GRACE!
    XXX

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    1. Thank you ever so much darling, for your very sweet gift of encouraging words! I so appreciate them and You!! Quite the compliment coming from your always stylish self!

      Sending you big, big hugs my friend! Thank you so much for your visit!! xox

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  2. What can I say Tamera, but that this post filled me with joy, uplifted me and transported me to the most serene places inside myself. It’s such a beautiful reminder of the power of truly stepping into one’s own personal greatness.

    I’m constantly flowing in and out of my own magic, and have also realized how finite my time is here on earth. Gratitude is definitely my anchor, and my strength. Today was a perfect day to read your post..I needed this. It inspired me, and sparked another little flame in my spirit. A flame that I can use to help inspire someone else.

    Thank you!

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    1. "Flowing in and out of my own magic" ... I love this so much Elaine!! It articulates perfectly ... the daily journey ... of feeling and making magic. Of taking charge of who we want to be ... and even more importantly ... giving ourselves grace on the days we don't feel magical or in charge of being our best selves ... because flowing means we will once again be back making magic!

      Thank you so much for reading here ... and leaving such an insightful comment! You have inspired me ... and sparked another flame in my spirit ... and I will use mine for others ... what a beautiful full circle it is! xox

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  3. Beautiful wisdom in your words and such beauty in you! Live and thrive.

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    1. Thank you so much for reading Christy ... and your gift of encouraging words! xox

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  4. You look like a subject from a Degas' sketch.... off the French coast dipping her toes in the Mediterranean.... Thank you for sharing your sublime joy.

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    1. Thank you so much Lark, for your poetic compliment ... and for visiting here! xox

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  5. WoW!!! So glad I decided to cross over to your blog. I'm almost speechless. Your words of encouragement and beautiful pictures are MAGICAL! Thank you for sharing your inner LIGHT. It made my side of the world a little brighter. I must admit our current world circumstances had me feeling really down but this was a great reminder to rise up and thrive. Or risk putting out my light. Thank you for the MAGIC MOMENT!!!

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    1. I am always so happy to hear from you darling!! I so agree with you regarding world circumstances ... I love how you said "risk putting out my light" ... I think there is so much to that! Life can throw us so many curve balls ... it a perfect visual reminder ... to stay focused and "rise up and thrive"

      Thank you dear for taking the time to read ... and leaving a gift here of encouraging words! xox

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  6. Tamera, you look like a beautiful Sea Sprite in your gorgeous white outfit, flitting among the waves. Your wise words ring true for us all: thank you. Now more than ever, I need to follow your lead and practise Intentional Gratitude, and not squander my remaining years. Beauty and joy are still around us, and we need them more than ever. Thank you for a wonderful post. xox

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    1. So lovely to see your comment here dearest Patricia! Yes, I do think Intentional Gratitude is so important ... especially now! And I am always so grateful for your continued visits here and your encouraging words! Here's to marveling in all the beauty, joy and magic we can find and make! Thank you for your visit darling! xox

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  7. Love this post I need me some magic right now

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    1. My friend ... I know you make magic on the daily!! Sending you big, big hugs my friend!! xox

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  8. Serious thoughts...we all need magic in our life but isn't life a magic itself?

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    1. Yes, some days life itself ... can feel like magic ... other days ... call for some serious diversion. My dad has been in ICU for over seven weeks now ... and it has been a very sad and trying situation to live under.

      Thank you as always darling, for your visit and continued encouragement and kindness! xox

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  9. Such a fabulous post and great reminder that we are all only here for a finite time.
    I have never really suffered from depression/anxiety. But the last 6 months have found these emotions rearing their ugly heads quite often. This is such an unusual and different time, that usual methods and habits no longer work in the way they used to. It's becoming a daily practise for me to stay aware of what is going on in my head. It's not always easy.
    I think a tulle skirt would help with that though ;-)
    Gorgeous as always Tamera xx

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    1. Yes dearest Vanessa ... a tulle skirt always helps! Big hugs to you my dear!! XOX

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