Tag: perspective
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.
Modified from original post found here.
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.
The risk of vulnerability
Vulnerability is associated with weakness and inferiority, yet exposing your true self requires strength and conviction.
The future is uncertain, and there’s no telling how events will pan out.
Find the courage to live your best life — truly, freely, authentically.
In search of health and wellbeing
An ayurvedic center in Nepal offers month-long programs for people who have fallen out of good health. Practitioners target various elements in the body believing that once balance is restored, a calmer, more peaceful state of living will be experienced. Diet, yoga, cleansing and various ayurvedic practices are incorporated into treatment plans, and participants are discouraged from engaging in unnecessary work. A strict schedule, waking at 6:00AM and sleeping by 10PM, is followed, and clients follow recommendations to detoxify and restore the body.
The center is simply decorated. Glass bottles of herbs and oils rest on a bright windowsill.
“What happens when clients leave?” I asked the owner.
“One of two things,” he replied, “They return to same challenges with new perspective, better equipped to make non-reactive decisions. Or they make significant changes after realizing their situations no longer serve them.”
I don’t think you need to spend a month in a health center to make adjustments in your life, but you do need to take an honest look at your lifestyle and what best serves you.
We all have habits we complete on autopilot. Inviting mindfulness to our days and daily activities can help us assess what changes need to be made and whether we are on the right path to health and wellbeing.