Water and Lamps + #MotivatingMonday Link-Up

Have you ever had one of those sledgehammer types of weeks? Where toxicity in all of its rusty shades tries to erode its ugly way into your heart, brain, and soul? Do you know how hard it is to get up after toxic people get to you? It could even be yourself--negative self-talk, learned after a lifetime of someone else talking negatively to you. The best advice I have is to get away from it as fast as possible!
It's so important to surround yourself with family and friends who are positive, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Thankfully, I have quite a few friends and family members who are like that. I just need to block out the negative forces and influences that try to get into my life. Sometimes it's hard, though. When you have a toxic work environment, a toxic family member or relative, or have been subjected to undeserved toxicity as a child. 
WATER
In 'The Hidden Messages Of Water', by Masaru Emoto, droplets of water are transformed into molecular snowflake patterns by simple one-word introductions, either by voice or print. It is amazing to see how the influence of positive words, music, or ideas will help the water droplets form beautiful and amazing crystals. Just the opposite effect happens, however, when negative words, ideas, or music are placed in the droplet's path--ugly, misshapen, ill-formed crystals are formed.

Image by Leanne Kartchner

Of course we are way more complex than a drop of water, but we are influenced just the way water is. It is just so interesting to see how these influences change a living organism at such a fundamental level. 
LAMPS
If you have been subjected to toxicity, whether in words, music, pictures, or any other kind of negativity, even your own self-talk, I believe you can become healed. It's a personal journey, but I know it's possible! I'm so grateful to friends and family around me who exude goodness and give me courage until I can again walk on my own!
LAMPS
"I met a stranger in the night

Whose lamp had ceased to shine.

I paused and let him light

His lamp from mine.

A tempest sprang up later on

And shook the world about.

And when the wind was gone

My lamp was out!

But back to me the stranger came—

His lamp was glowing fine!

He held the precious flame

And lighted mine!"  --Lon Woodrun, 1940
Today is Motivating Monday!  We all need a little motivation!  I, for one, love to explore other sites for motivating, non-sponsored posts, tips, pictures and videos! Sponsored posts are great and I appreciate the information from well-written and authentic sponsored posts, but I also love non-sponsored posts because they are all about the person and less about a specific brand! If I happen to find a great non-sponsored post, I'll link it up and share it with you here and on Twitter via the #MotivatingMonday hashtag!  It's like being featured!  I can miss some amazing posts, but I don't want to!  So, in addition, if you'd like to link up yourself, you can do that too!  I'll visit your site, comment, promote and publicize! Remember, any link to your posts helps your blog numbers increase! (Affiliate links OK)

Novica - For Practically Anything! #Giveaway

 I'm so glad that I found Novica when I did, more than a few months back.  This company is truly what this ever- shrinking world needs!  By buying from the vast inventory that comes from artisans all over the globe, you can literally help stop world hunger, help educate those in remote places, preserve valuable art forms and cultures and other wonderful causes.  It goes to show that you don't have to feel guilty about shopping for fun!  Just do it at Novica!

My pottery collection from Novica is growing and it is one of my favorite things ever!

 But if you aren't excited about pottery, don't worry, there are all kind of other items to make the corners of your mouth turn upward! 
Maybe you love cotton and batik dresses of every color and style.  They have great prices right now!

Are you anticipating guests anytime soon?  These serving trays would really make an impression!

Do you need to recover from your vacation?  I know I do, and any one of these hammocks would be a sweet way to do so!

Make it even more relaxing by making a fancy drink and then drinking it out of one of these gorgeous margarita glasses!

 Then when the evening comes and you want a little bit more relaxation time in your living room, just create the ambiance with these unique table lamps from Novica.

I'm seriously drooling as I'm blogging, because of these beautiful pieces of art!  

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