Something to write or think about today:
What will it take for you to stop trying to change everything and everyone and just be?
I just had a not stop yoga weekend. Can you tell? I'm exhausted, but I love the transformation I am personally experiencing. This little question has moved front and center in my mind. I'm realizing that I'm the source of so much of my own suffering as I trying to mold everything in my little world to my liking, while pretending that I had nothing to do with it. {It's a little bitter to admit this, but that's okay.}
Any thoughts?
Sending you courage and strength while you look inward for a moment.
Something to write or think about today:
What are the signs of growth I see, both internally and externally?
It's those little things like robins and daffodil leaves that remind me of the big things like learning how to teach yoga or developing better eating habits or cleaning my closet to make a clearing. Those little externals give me the hope and fortitude to stick with the internal growth.
What signs of growth do you see today?
My authenticity shines brightly today.
My word for this year is "Shine." At first I thought I would have a great breakthrough and everything (or almost everything) would sparkle and glisten.
I'm finding a deeper twist on the word.
I'm finding that authenticity has the power to outshine everything else.
I shine when I am truly present.
I'm beaming when I recognize that I am enough.
I am shining when my internal messiness seeps out around the edges.
There is a glow around me when I'm not trying to be someone else. {Or teach like someone else or dress like someone else or parent like someone else or create art like someone else.}
I'm learning how to sit with my authentic self, even when I'm blinded by the white heat of it all.
This little light of mine, I'm gonna' let it shine.
Please join me!
When does your authenticity shine brightly?
Extend yourself some grace today,
You are braver than you believe.
You are stronger than you think.
You are smarter than you think.
You are at least twice as beautiful as you dare imagine.
{Unknown}
Here's a little reminder for today:
Dear Brave Heart,
You are precious and dear.
You are deeply loved.
You are a profound gift to the world.
Please remember this!
Sending you courage and strength,
Brave Teacher Mim
P.S. You can see my painting, Curly Cue Blues, at Summit Art Space, March 8 - April 13. I'll be at the opening reception this evening.
Love this:
Inspiration exists,
but it has to find
you working.
{Pablo Picasso}