How good are we to ourselves if we are only ‘living for others?’
We are 'helping' people in a world that does so much at times to bring people down. We want to 'make it all better' when it feels hopeless. Are we taking care of ourselves in the same loving way that we take care of others? Not always, and not intentionally. It is easy to forget ourselves. There are never enough hours in a day. It is important to step back and ask ourselves how we can live a more authentic life. How can we practice what we preach and instill the values that we believe into personal practice? A journey that deserves to be honored. The journey we walk in life prepares us for each step of the way forward, the journey allows us to take on each challenge with wisdom, faith and more perspective. By taking care of myself I am honoring my life to the fullest. I am teaching others around me invaluable lessons on self-care, honoring one’s stories, and believing in their dreams alongside their journey. We can simultaneously take care of ourselves and those in our lives by living and trusting in an authentic life. Honor the road that was meant for you, honor the path that calls you, honor the voice within and live authentically you!
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I love this quote. It speaks to the soul of my work; it speaks to soul story within that is always waiting to be embraced. Sometimes we go silent to protect the trauma of our past; silence is protecting our soul. Sometimes we go silent within to dig deep to our strength before we reach the point of reclaiming. Sometimes we go silent waiting for our soul work to embrace the defining moment to voice our story. When you walk with others within your soul story, you enter a very special community of women. There is nothing that can compare to the special moments that grow out of these bonds, these stories of strong, exceptional and genuine women. How are you walking on your journey today? How are you living your story? Are you ready to reclaim your one and true voice? Are you light?
We walk through each day witnessing countless stories around us that range from struggle to joy. Even amidst the joy, I am almost certain there is a hidden pain beneath the surface. Are you paying attention? It is easy to walk by; it is easy to focus on our immediate concerns. But what if you were to pause, stop and ask someone how their day is actually going? What if you paid someone a compliment for no other reason than to brighten their day? I have been practicing this mindfulness for decades and it sincerely can change the course of the day for me, but most certainly for another. I take myself out of my own personal stress and I walk through the day the way I want to see it in all its beauty. We must be the love. We must be the change. Lift up, not down. I have written letters to my now teenagers their entire life; holidays, birthdays and just because, I am a letter writer at heart. As a single mom watching the days tick down as they are soon both off to college, I wanted to write something more. This is what came...I had wanted to keep this private but have been strongly encouraged to share for others sake as well. Please respect the sacred nature and remind those in your life how you feel about them. Time is short on this earth, and you never know what tomorrow will bring you; goodbyes can be unexpected.
Monthly Mandala Feature w/a twist!
You have heard me speak to this throughout my work. Mandalas are a core aspect of my journey. They truly are different than other modalities you may have seen or tried. I believe they all have amazing merit for each person is walking a different path. If you have experienced Mandalas with me on our retreats or workshops FEEL FREE TO SHARE BELOW about your experience, I know others would love to hear about it. If you are interested in walking through your own mandala watching how it unfolds your path to see where you may be missing the mark, come on our OWNING OUR STORIES Women's Yoga & Meditation Retreat next month! Now this is the time to really kickstart all those amazing ideas you had written down at the start of the new year. I promise you; you won't be disappointed! |
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