I love this perspective. I would much rather think about how something *could* be possible or work out, rather than limit myself by imagining ways it won’t. If if it doesn’t turn out the way I hope, at least I’ve let myself dream, which leads to beautiful things eventually. 🌸
I'm a fellow optimist over here 🙋🏻♀️ It does always work out one way or the other and it's wonderful when you encounter other people who live that way. It's so full of possibility.
"Sometimes I've believed as many six impossible things before breakfast"
This was lovely to read because I too am an optimist - continually jumping off the next cliff with glee, wholeheartedly knowing that it’s nearly always a win: I’ll either fly or learn something on the way down. ☺️💖🕊️
It’s been challenging and times to live in a place (Germany) where practicality is valued above most things and optimism is considered naïve… but I’m sure it will work out in the end 😉
‘things always work out, if you believe they will’
For some reason this is something I am able to tell others, but not myself. I am so positive when it comes to guiding other people but whenever it is my life and my circumstances involved, my thoughts only ever seem to go down the pessimistic route. Thank you for this reminder Elin 🤍
It’s so fascinating what you bring up of how it’s easier to love others than ourselves sometime… wonder why that is? It’s a huge work to become our own cheerleaders and public “accountability” in this way is what helps me stay on track 🥰🥰
yes! i've written two things about this topic that I posted this week. attracting and allowing and surrendering. letting yourself go the way you're supposed to.
Totally agree with this Elin. I’d much rather take the leap and fail than look back with regret at not trying something. And I find that even when you do “fail” often there turns out to be a silver lining leading you down a an alternative path to something wonderful - so things do always work out in the end even if in a totally different way then you envisaged.
I love this perspective. I would much rather think about how something *could* be possible or work out, rather than limit myself by imagining ways it won’t. If if it doesn’t turn out the way I hope, at least I’ve let myself dream, which leads to beautiful things eventually. 🌸
Absolutely and if nothing else we’re most likely experiences richer!!
Yes, I agree! 💚
Where would the world be without dreamers? 🌍 ✨
I'm a fellow optimist over here 🙋🏻♀️ It does always work out one way or the other and it's wonderful when you encounter other people who live that way. It's so full of possibility.
"Sometimes I've believed as many six impossible things before breakfast"
Oh I love the six impossible things before breakfast 🍳✨ love having you in the optimist gang!
This was lovely to read because I too am an optimist - continually jumping off the next cliff with glee, wholeheartedly knowing that it’s nearly always a win: I’ll either fly or learn something on the way down. ☺️💖🕊️
It’s been challenging and times to live in a place (Germany) where practicality is valued above most things and optimism is considered naïve… but I’m sure it will work out in the end 😉
Oh I feel you!!! I’m from Sweden haha it’s not much different on that aspect 🫣 you’ve got this 💖
Thank you Elin! Did I read somewhere that you live in Belgium? I was wondering if you ever teach live classes?
I do live in Belgium! I’m considering!! Moved here 8 months ago. What would you be interested in? 🥰
I’m in Cologne and would LOVE to take an in-person embroidery class!
A flower with its petals falling off - what a poignant analogy! I love your approach, it’s so rare and beautiful 💜
Thank you Sarina 🥰 sending you love 💕
‘things always work out, if you believe they will’
For some reason this is something I am able to tell others, but not myself. I am so positive when it comes to guiding other people but whenever it is my life and my circumstances involved, my thoughts only ever seem to go down the pessimistic route. Thank you for this reminder Elin 🤍
It’s so fascinating what you bring up of how it’s easier to love others than ourselves sometime… wonder why that is? It’s a huge work to become our own cheerleaders and public “accountability” in this way is what helps me stay on track 🥰🥰
That’s a really great way to look at accountability! Thank you ✨
Appreciate you 💕 you’ve got this 🥰
Thank you! 🤍
Such beautiful words for a beautiful soul
Perfect message for me today! Thank you.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY AGREE!
yes! i've written two things about this topic that I posted this week. attracting and allowing and surrendering. letting yourself go the way you're supposed to.
How are things looking in July? A bit more time and headspace?
Always love reading your pieces Elin!
Totally agree with this Elin. I’d much rather take the leap and fail than look back with regret at not trying something. And I find that even when you do “fail” often there turns out to be a silver lining leading you down a an alternative path to something wonderful - so things do always work out in the end even if in a totally different way then you envisaged.
My life experience has taught me that the way to do a thing lives within the thing!
“The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way.” — Marcus Aurelius