This past weekend I gathered an incredible group of extraordinary women to explore Finding Your Voice & Embracing Body Wisdom. I was honored and humbled to walk with them on this journey and overwhelmed with this piece of art they created in the process! What does your body want to say? (The original on Social Media has music)
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I love this statement. I have learned over and over in life that you can plan for the journey, you can think about the goals and dreams you desire; but unless you have the support behind you in a good friend, it all means nothing. I am so grateful for my village of friends who are my real family. I couldn't achieve what I believe in without them. Who is your person? Give them a shout out today!
Have you ever noticed how critical we can be of others or even ourselves? We tend to be judgmental before accepting. No two journeys will ever be identical. We each walk to our own beat of the drum, our drum. What looks like a failure to you, may be a small success to me. What you say is weak, could be my strong. The path to living life fully aware is different for each of us. We need to remember that when we pause at any moment to compare ourselves to others. We need to lift others up, support them unconditionally and most importantly celebrate our personal successes no matter how small. I see you doing the best you can today.
If you have walked with me on any of my retreats or workshops, then you know that an Altar is the focal point for our time together. There is a beginning, an end, but most importantly a story.
I was introduced to altars in my 20's and over my life they have grown into many things. I encourage my children who each have an altar that they change out from month to month as well. Our altar holds items that have deep meaning for us, there are items that make us smile or laugh. At various times of the year photos appear of loved ones we want to remember or even destinations that we would love to travel one day. They can be spiritual in nature, while spiritual can be defined in many different ways. When you are on a retreat, our altar grows within our time together as we discuss different topics, learn about ourselves, and open to what the journey has to offer. But primarily, WE are our greatest and dearest altar. Something always important to remember. Our altar mirrors ourselves. Take time this weekend to create and altar. What would you like to reflect on, remember or vision? What aspects of your altar do you want to embody? Take this time to build a vision and hold yourself sacred. Affirmation. I speak of this often. I practice it daily. I create workshops and retreats around it in my work. I author endless essays about the depth of good in an affirmation. Are you listening? When was the last time you wrote an affirmation? Or, better yet, when is the last time you were critical of yourself? I essentially challenge people to turn every critical moment into an affirmation. By turning it around you allow for possibility. By creating a positive you can change an attitude or even a situation. Today, I challenge you to turn any critical thought into an affirmation. If you want to take it a step further as I do, grab a post it and secretly place affirmations anywhere in your day for others to come upon. Watch life unfold!!!
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