Anna Patrick's Blog, page 179
March 10, 2016
"Elusive shadows linger shyly here,
And wood-flowers blow, like pale, sweet spirit-bloom,
And white,..."
And wood-flowers blow, like pale, sweet spirit-bloom,
And white, slim birches whisper, mirrored clear
In the pool’s lucent gloom.”
- L.M. Montgomery, ‘The Wood Pool’
boudoirduchaman:
. Boudoir du Chaman dreamcatchers...
. Boudoir du Chaman dreamcatchers .
Everything about this. From Poe to the little skulls. Yes.
"She tastes like nectar and salt. Nectar and salt and apples. Pollen and stars and hinges. She tastes..."
- Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & Bone
(via prettyeyedpirate)
March 9, 2016
25K FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY, OFFICIAL POST! Opens 3/9, Winners Chosen 3/23
It’s giveaway time! This giveaway has been in the works a few months, but what has been longterm is your dedication and the mindful, creative, unique energies you all have brought to this little space over the years. I wanted to do this giveaway after hitting 25k followers as a thanks to all of you - I want to pay the energy forward!
Here are the deets…
ENTER HERE: http://goo.gl/forms/kpgF7ouYQs.
This entry form will be open until 3/22, winners announced here on 3/23. Winners will be chosen randomly via this Google form.Prize #1 is the grand prize, and includes: a meditation adult coloring book, a personalized signed copy of my book, a journal (says “In the midst of our lives we must find the magic that makes our souls soar”), a customized mandala I had made with authentic wooden prayer beads, an infinite meditation stone, and three books that informed my meditation and mindfulness practices very deeply: Eckhart Tolle’s selections from A New Earth, Whole Health, and Meditation: On The Nature of the Mind.
Prize #2 is the “mandala” prize, and includes: a personalized signed copy of my book, a Moleskine journal (I couldn’t have written my book without these, I filled up two when writing the novel), and two volumes on the flower of life/sacred geometry.
Prize #3 can be won over on my Instagram (@loveannapatrick): like the black and white photo of me at my book signing I posted today (3/9) to enter - you must be following me on Instagram for your entry to count! You can win a personalized signed copy of my book and a $25 Barnes&Noble gift card.
Good luck everyone, and thanks again for believing in me, my book, and this space we’ve cultivated together,
Anna
GIVEAWAY GOES LIVE IN AN HOUR!
If you follow me on snapchat (loveannapatrick) you already got a sneak peek of the prizes!
The entry form launches in an hour, check back here for all the prizes and deets on how to win.
"Artistic creation comes from our deepest instincts and who would like to explain that?"
- Christian Rohlfs (via huariqueje)
dina-beth:
“Can you guys give me the most badass face holding...
“Can you guys give me the most badass face holding this puppy?” (x)
So there is a god. Two of my favorite beings holding my other favorite beings. Brain exploding in 5… 4… 3…
Norman can hold my frenchie anytime.
March 8, 2016
Question...
Thought it might be fun to do a live Q&A with you guys since my inbox has been busy. Is there a way to do a live-stream video on Tumblr like you can on Facebook?
I have a lot of issues with self confidence... I hate the way I look so much. How can I change my viewpoint of myself ?
Make sure that you acknowledge the distinction that self confidence has nothing to do with how you look, how you dress, or any other external quality. Self confidence is an inside job. Treat it as such!
That means that first you have to make sure you’re taking care of yourself, and by that I mean meeting your basic human needs: feed yourself healthy foods, exercise, hydrate, get enough sleep. This is the foundation that will allow you to do the internal work, which is where true, lasting confidence really comes from.
The internal work is the complicated, grueling, long-term aspect, to call a spade a spade. It takes different forms for everyone. Maybe it’s meditating, yoga, writing - pick some activities where you’re truly exploring yourself and in your element, and dedicate yourself to those things. Do them often. Discover yourself every day. Make it your spiritual practice, a “coming to yourself” each day. You’ll flourish, learn a lot about yourself, and find that soul-level “ness” that makes you You!
First you find it, then you embrace it, and then you learn to love, appreciate and cultivate it. It sounds cheesy, but that’s the truth.
Self confidence is a journey - we’re constantly changing, evolving and growing, and your sense of self-worth and confidence will have to be able to roll with your varying evolutions. That’s why it’s so important to check in and be accountable for doing the things above.
I believe in you! I know it’s not an easy thing. But it’s an important thing. You’ve got this!
Anna
