Stumbling upon the words and showing up in your most awkward unprepared self is far better than leaving that idea on the shelf. A beautiful library of books untouched is like a lovely gown never worn. Try on this life even when the shifts do not feel right. Growth is confusing because the natural state prefers to stay the same. Don’t let the uncomfortable moments when moving forward convince you that you should turn back.
Read MoreSay no to the things that are nice, but do not align with your path. It is so easy to get side tracked for various reasons, but now is the time to stay laser focused. It is easy to waffle through time and years will pass and you will wonder where the dream went. It has been waiting on the road you ignored many miles back. If you need to turn around to reroute yourself then go right ahead, but stop grabbing at a life that was not meant for you.
Read MoreI don’t care how many times you have to stop and start this dream, but I need you to begin. I also need you to keep going. Do not talk yourself out of each step saying things that leave you in doubt. This is your once in a lifetime moment to show up and so let’s make it count. Let’s put aside the reasons it won’t work and let’s just do the work. Don’t let the noise of the world cloud the judgment of your heart. Let your inner magic win.
Read MoreEverything was all wrong, my hair was clinging to my face and it was so cold outside just before filming, but still I arrived just shy of one-minute from our start film time. I walked into the workroom and saw Jill working on a beautiful gown that looked like it could be from a book around the history of finely made fashion. I recognized the custom made flower from the New York supplier utilizing dye cutting methods that landed on floral sewn dresses.
Read MoreDo not feel discouraged when you are not seeing results. The impact of the seeds you have planted will not surface overnight, but you must keep watering your passions and give it the light and attention it needs. Also this is not a success or failure metric, but a let’s get out of the way and start to believe in those flutters that make the heart beat.
Read MoreMy hands are stained with ink from the previous mornings writing. I have pulled out my quill and old world papers out. I used to love writing notes about life to friends and family near and far. It has been on my list, but I have been getting distracted and honestly it just takes time. From the quill to balancing ink levels manually to melting the wave to seal.
Read MoreBegin to breathe and live the things you love. Not sure why this happens, but often we live without the joys of life. We put off our passions, hobbies and dreams for a day we never receive. Not because we could not have these things, but rather we have not chosen them. By not investing in the things that matter we leave behind a part of happiness unrealized.
Read MoreThere is this odd, but familiar joy I have found with creative writing. It is like reconnecting with an old friend that you have not seen in years. Your heart warms and there is this slight excitement for that open door. So you go on and explore yourself and the parts that you thought you had left behind. There is still time to change the course of this life to do the things that matter most.
Read MoreWhen I embarked on this commitment to write every day, sick or feeling fine, I wondered to myself, 'Will I know what to write?' The truth is I am not the best with grammar and punctuation, but I love writing. It is a creative expression that allows the frustration and resolution to make its way onto the pages outside the circles of the mind. There is such beauty in the emotion of the written word that I adore and find magical.
Read MoreBuilding routines is how you unearth a habit. I was so close to getting off track. My promise to myself was to run/walk on my home treadmill for 1 1/2 hrs as I watched an entrepreneurship training module. I was so close to staying on the warm cozy couch with my sweet dog.
Read MoreKeep those promises you make to yourself. The ones that keep you steady on track, moving in the direction of your heart’s desires. It is about these little commitments that stack up to the big results. Start with the three you will do everyday. For me it is to rise early write a post, meditate and journal. You cannot waiver, nor rationalize out of these self-regulatory systems.
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