Last weekend, I had a conversation with a friend and I was sort of stunned by the words that came out of my mouth when I was describing the why of what I am doing, in making such huge life and career changes, behind the scenes. They asked me, “Aren’t you concerned what people will think of you?”
I said, “Hell no, at my age, I don’t give a fuck anymore about that.”
I kinda do, (there is this new whole crazy social media thang to try and manage) but I really don't worry about being my authentic self and sharing me with ya'll anymore. I'm the director of my life, and I can fix that un-useful shit in the post edits!
I am a little bit scared of doing this all by myself as I get started, but I know as I shine my light out into the world, MY TRIBE OF LIKE-MINDED SOULS WILL FIND ME AND BE A PART OF THIS FUN ENDEAVOR.
Meanwhile, it’s all about getting my self taught crash course “Van-life style MBA” and the REFINED FINAL 'ONE SHEET', making decisions on what will bring value to you and how to give this to you in the funniest, sweetest, most effective and delicious ways.
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| For the astrologers: I am heading toward my North Node in Leo in the 10th House - MC in Cancer. |
This showed up in my Inbox this morning:
From Survive to Thrive
Written by Peggy Sealfon
What matters is living life
fearlessly from your authentic self by embracing happiness and love. You have
an option in every moment. You can suffer—from worries, stress and anxieties
that are woven into the fabric of everyday life—or choose empowerment.
Breathe deeply, dance wildly, sing
to the sparrows or indulge in hilarious laughter. Take brief respites from your
endless list of tasks and drop into stillness. The spacious silence is a
profound place to reawaken your intuition, creativity and life force.
Instead of reacting from a jumble of
emotions, develop inner calmness and shift from survive to thrive! Even
in the face of mundane disturbances — irritating traffic, an annoying boss, a
cantankerous child—release all struggles and relax with what is.
You cannot change circumstances; you
can only control your response to them.
Rather than worrying about playing
life’s roles perfectly—whether the ultimate wife, mother, sister, daughter,
employer or employee — focus on being the absolute best person, tapping into
your power center and your infiniteness. Practice unconditional love and open
the floodgates to bathe yourself and everyone around you in an ocean of harmony
and tranquility.
Don’t defer happiness to another day
in the future when you expect external elements to align. You are not your
possessions, bank account, wardrobe or even your thoughts. You are an infinite
being full of light, ingenuity and potential. Uncover the place of inner
contentment today. It’s there. If you don’t see it, you’re too busy. Slow down
and simplify.
Enjoy modest tasks, the chores of
life. They sustain the present and are the pearls. Don’t look back and regret
that you were too distracted to appreciate your first job, the early years of
marriage, your toddlers. Be totally engaged in the moments of your life. Take
time for hugs and kisses. Feel the warmth of running water as you do dishes.
Revel in the clean fragrance of freshly laundered towels as you fold them.
Enjoy the accomplishment of finishing a work assignment even if it pushed you
to your edge.
Be grateful for your strengths and
accept your weaknesses. You are not lacking or missing anything. Value yourself
and be confident in all that you are. The more you access your true self —
accepting who you are — the more you have to give to others. You cannot give to
others what is not flowing through you.
Let go of judgments of bad or good.
Everything that happens contributes to personal growth and takes you further on
your evolutionary path. Take time to
renew and refuel yourself by appreciating earth’s bounty. Consume organic
produce rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals and feel the nourishment and
fortification that optimize performance and health. Stroll into nature and be
awed by the magnificence of sunrises and sunsets. Experience the tingling of
energetic vibrations in body, mind, heart and soul.
Surrender to divine energy, a
universal force, and enter the domain of grace. Life’s magic happens when you
bring body and mind into an ecstatically integrated state of being where you
realize your highest potential and flow effortlessly in the light of consciousness filled with abundant joy and love.
Did she say, "Tingling of
energetic vibrations in body, mind, heart and soul?" WHERE DO I SIGN UP FOR THAT? : )
I guess I'm old enough to not give a shit about making a fool of myself and boldly trying something silly, new and beautiful.
If I can make a living at it? Yep, I'll gladly try.
If I have the hope and possibility of Great Love for Reals, then Yep, I'll gladly risk a broken heart for the chance.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT LIVE IT, AND FAIL AT IT, if I fail, I'll do it boldly, with style and heart, and I will Learn from it. I will get back up on my feet, brush myself off and go for it again.
You will get the benefit of learning from my mistakes.
If I can make a living at it? Yep, I'll gladly try.
If I have the hope and possibility of Great Love for Reals, then Yep, I'll gladly risk a broken heart for the chance.
LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO NOT LIVE IT, AND FAIL AT IT, if I fail, I'll do it boldly, with style and heart, and I will Learn from it. I will get back up on my feet, brush myself off and go for it again.
You will get the benefit of learning from my mistakes.
It's NEVER TOO LATE to reinvent yourself.
It's a new year, a friggin New Decade! KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE AND MOVE FORWARD. It's good to be old enough to not give a fuck, and trust yourself. GET OUT THERE AND GET YOUR SUCCESS ON YA'LL!
It's a new year, a friggin New Decade! KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE PRIZE AND MOVE FORWARD. It's good to be old enough to not give a fuck, and trust yourself. GET OUT THERE AND GET YOUR SUCCESS ON YA'LL!
XxxOoo III
