How many times do you get caught up thinking of yourself as one thing as defined by what you do...for example, a parent, a plumber, a banker, etc. And then you get confused because you feel like you're not just that, you're also a son, a sister, a friend, a member of a sports or social group, someone who has to take care of the family finances, do the maintenance on the car, clean the house, do volunteer work, etc. We are all so busy these days! Yet sometimes think we can only focus on one of these sides of ourselves at a time. What if you thought of yourself as a diamond? So many different sides, yet it takes all of them to capture the light to make it shine so very brightly.. ..that is you! Don't try to limit yourself with one label. Know that it is good to have different sides of yourself. You don't have to show just one at a time. Let yourself move through those different aspects of yourself as if you were imagining moving a diamond in the light, watching yours...
It has been far too long since I last wrote here. So much has happened, life has been a whirlwind, and I got caught up in the glorification of "busy". I've felt lost and unsure of my direction. I wondered if I was on the right path, or if I should have turned off miles ago! Sound familiar? In my head, I knew all of the things that I "should" do, but somehow, I just felt stuck. Thankfully, I reached a point on the calendar where life slowed down. I decided to take some time out. I started listening to my body. I slept in, I ate less, I moved more slowly and gently. I still took care of my family and the home, but I didn't feel as rushed. I started breathing more deeply and mostly through my nose. Just being aware of the breath is such a great way to calm the body and mind...and spirit. I now celebrate the glorification of "calm"! I am feeling more peaceful, and with that, I'm also feeling lighter and more joyful. What ...
"Being relaxed, at peace with yourself, confident, emotionally neutral, loose, and free-floating- these are the keys to successful performance in almost everything you do." - Dr. Wayne Dyer
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