Category: Inspiration
Be who you are without apology
Be who you are
Without apology
Sensitive observer
Fierce warrior
Over the top performer
Quiet recluse
Lover
Fighter
Advocate
Certain people will be drawn to you
Others will be repelled
You will not make everyone happy
You will hurt some
Disappoint others
Fail to meet expectations, your own and the world’s
Don’t lose your spark
Find what makes you come alive
What makes your spirit sing
Your pulse quicken
Even when all others doubt you
Mock you
Talk when you’re not around
Stay the course
Your uniqueness is powerful
Wonderful
And magnificent
Like you
Your bravery
Your boldness
Your daring
The universe needs this
Hiding hurts too much
How do you want to be known?
A lot of people are searching.
We’re questioning the ways things are done and how they are run, the notion of work, the ways in which we live, and the relationships we invest our time in.
We’re actively searching for meaning, for what makes us happy and how we can have an impact — whether helping ourselves or helping others.
No matter where you are along this journey, I’d like to encourage you to “check in” every so often, to make sure your daily decisions are contributing to a life of joy and generosity.
Actively work to create moments and accomplishments you’re proud of, regardless of fame or fortune. Because in the end, your essence and your passion is how people will remember you.
What you leave behind matters most.
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Why are you waiting?
Money
When I have enough saved, when I make more, after we sell the house.
Work
When I quit, for the next job, during vacation, this weekend.
Relationship
When I am divorced, when I find The One, when I am single, after we get married, when she leaves.
Time
Next year, three months from now, tomorrow, after work, when the kids are grown, when I turn 50.
What if that moment never comes?
The right time, the right amount, the right day, the right partner, the right situation may never happen.
Get started. Now.
Guilt is worthless (mostly)
Guilt can be split into two faces: The kind that is paralyzing and negative, a harmful state that serves nothing and no one; and the kind that can help you fix what is broken.
The first kind, for obvious reasons, is worthless. This kind of guilt will trick you into thinking you are worthless. It robs you of your most present and precious moments and kills your confidence.
The second kind, however, can be a gift. This one can push you into unexpected growth. Instead of living in shame, this guilt prompts action. It can apologize for wrongdoings and set wheels into motion. New behaviors, evolved patterns, inspired creative projects.
Don’t fall victim to the first kind. If you find yourself wallowing in that direction, force yourself to turn the corner and see what good can come out of a tricky emotional experience.
Sweet and spicy
The most talented chefs have memorized which flavors keep diners coming back for more. These particular dishes aren’t ones that fall into strict “Spicy,” “Sour,” or “Sweet” categories. Instead, they combine elements of several flavor profiles and artfully merge them into one.
The best freelancers — and lovers — understand this balance, too.
Give a creative too much freedom without structure, and ideas will bounce wildly about the room. Set some boundaries, however, and that creative energy can be harnessed into productive results.
Similarly, too many restrictions placed on any partnership will end up in resentment and distance. Fire needs air to breathe. Your most passionate relationships will continue to burn if you give them the space to do so.
The best work and the most satisfying relationships evolve out of unique blends of hard and soft, sweet and spicy, routine and surprise. Find the combinations that work for you.