Take Your Time

In a world where instant messages and 1 minute noodles are top sellers it is ok to take your time. This is your time to invest in. This is your life to create at your pace. I’m what most people would call a late bloomer. I didn’t learn to invest in my own self and future until I was already a mama. After a slight downward spiral, I made it into college at 27 and loved every second of learning. Years before that I went to college and hated it. Timing matters. Regardless of how people feel your life should look on their timeline, it’s not theirs to control. You are the one who takes the action whe you’re ready.

I personally believe that we have some internal guidance. Maybe it’s divine, maybe it’s a collective consciousness, heck maybe it’s the trees. Whatever it is, I think that there are moments we are nudged when it’s to take a leap or when it’s time to have patience. Even with that, we are the ones who take the action, when we’re ready.

So take your time and be confident in your timing. Trust that your timing has already led you toward your greatest good. If it hasn’t in the past, trust that it will now. Or even practice trusting. It’s so worth it.

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

Bertrand Russell

Don’t Forget to Dance

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.

Alan Watts

When the going gets tough put on your favorite music and dance it out. Change is not easy for most of us but it’s a part of life and we have to learn to let it in. Growing up my key to surviving change was to ignore it the best I could. As an adult with a family, it’s always best to face that beast head on and not think of it as some lingering monster out to destroy you. It’s better to think of change as opportunities to build stronger bonds with your family. Not that saying it makes it easier to face change. Saying that gives you a strong why. Strong whys steer you in the right direction.

Next time change happens, take a moment to dance it out so you can step into some amazing opportunities that await you.

The Little Things

Start lifting yourself up for all the little things that make you who you are. Growing up, big feelings always made me feel ashamed. Makes me feel small and vulnerable. Even now there are rare times when I wish my feelings weren’t so big. But they make me who I am and I’ve learned to let them be a part of me. I’ve let them have their place and do my best to observe them as they pass. Little things can mean the world to someone. Imagine how much easier life would be if you let the little things that make you who you are, mean the world to you.

I’m going to have to work on that myself.

Your Voice

Don’t let all the noise drown out your voice

Your voice. Not just the sounds that come from your mouth. We’re talking about the things you’re willing to stand up for at any cost. That voice is one of the most valuable things you have to offer. People who don’t take time to find their voice are so ready to drown you. There’s a million reasons they want to snuff you out, but there’s a million more reasons to let your voice outshine them all. When you find your voice, it’s not overnight. The things you’ve been learning to have courage to stand for are your are your voice. Your reasons why are your voice. They are your guiding light.

I’m so proud of the voice you found. And just think, it’s been in you this whole time.

Action or Scoff

If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.

Milton Berle

Wow! Well, if that doesn’t put you into action or make you scoff at yourself for having less interest in opportunity then I don’t think you read the quote right. That makes me laugh because building a door isn’t easy, not metaphorically or in real life. It’s like saying you want freedom, get discipline. I’m laughing again. Isn’t life so ironic? What a fun house we live in. I can’t wait to see what other surprises await me in this life. I want to keep bringing joy and peace into the world. I want to keep telling people they are smart and strong and wise. And I hope that builds the door we all need to live rich and fulfilling lives.

Monday Motivation

You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

A.A. Milne

Here’s some Monday motivation. We all need a little inspiration, motivation, and hydration keep ourselves well oiled. I used to wait until the inspiration hit me. This fill my life with lack. Took away my power to create and seek out the things that inspire me. I’m different these days, but I still have to be intentional about seeking.

Our nature is to take the easiest most certain route. They teach us to chase certain things. Certain jobs. Certain incomes. And there’s nothing wrong with that.

For me, I choose the life that lights my soul on fire. I choose to thrive. I choose to seek out the things I’m curious to learn all while having discernment in one pocket and wisdom in the other. This life doesn’t have to be everyone’s cup of tea to be mine. It’s mine. It’s my own unique idea of what living looks and feels like.

You Proud Yet?

There’s some days when rest is your best option and then there’s other days when the hustle and bustle of life is your only option. On the days you have the choice pick both! There are studies that show short rests or brain breaks increase productivity. When I was young, there was a point when I had three jobs. I worked at a coffee shop before school started, then a day program, and then an evening daycare when school was out. I could it and I could do it well enough to keep out of trouble and keep my head down. It’s easy if you don’t mind one bit that life’s passing you by. Those little breaks were amazing in between shift. Euphoric almost. But there was a lot I missed out on. Even today with a healthy work life balance I must prioritize things that make me miss out. I can’t imagine how much life I would have missed out on if I continued to work that way. Work is great! I love work. I love bringing home the bacon. I love when my parents are proud of the work I’m providing to this world. But at the end of the day, this life I choose to live is far more important than making those around me proud. It doesn’t feel good when everyone around me is proud while I’m not proud of myself. So, when you can improve your work life balance in a way that makes YOU PROUD of YOURSELF, take the opportunity! Make yourself proud and show up for yourself in ways that those around you never could.

What kinda things are you doing to make yourself proud?

Nothing and Everything

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.

Albert Einstein

I have been beyond happy with the way my life has been unfolding. I can’t help but notice all the detailed happenstances that fall into my lap. I can only hope that those around me get the chance to experience the same.

The Thought Counts

Don’t forget to tell yourself positive things daily! You must love yourself internally to glow externally.

Hannah Bronfman

I think this quote says it all. When we speak kindly to ourselves, it makes us want to be around ourselves. In turn it takes the pressure off those around us. When people don’t feel the pressure, they are more likely to feel safe. When they feel safe, they’ll trust you. All these things working together to make you the type of person people want to be around. So be kind to yourself. Watch how you bloom, and how others bloom around you.