A New Beginning

She decided to free herself, dance into the wind, create a new language. And birds fluttered around her, writing “yes” in the sky. It is here where she must begin to tell her story.

-Monique Duval, Compendium

A month ago, I felt stuck in a stressful place. It was as if my internal drive just stalled and I wanted to hit play and move forward, but couldn’t find a way to do it.

Although I wanted to return to “normal” as soon as possible, I learned to accept this time as another phase in my personal journey.

I finally realized that I no longer live according to a guidebook – it’s scary, but wonderful! I’ve learned so much over the past month and can’t wait to share little snippets with you!

A few words and phrases from my journal over the past month:

• Patience.
• Let go of excessively high standards.
• Accept failure (the extrinsic kind — not being good enough in someone else’s eyes).
• Allow new dreams to bloom.
• Keep it simple.
• Believe.
• One thing at a time.
• Grateful.
• I am loved.
• Dance in the rain.
• Embrace quiet moments.
• Begin.

I’m convinced that owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we’ll ever do.

-Brené Brown, Ph.D.

What word or phrase is important to you?

We all have the ability to wake up and create a new beginning. Write Yes and Believe in You.

image by Gabrielle Kai

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Tags: Authenticity, Brené Brown, Compendium, Gabrielle Kai, Inspiration

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5 Responses to “A New Beginning”

1. Ben
   Twitter: benspoont
   says:

   10.22.2009 at 10:26 am

   My favorite is, “i am loved!”

   Reply
2. Swirly says:

   10.22.2009 at 4:59 pm

   Be brave. And this is something you always inspire me to do!

   Reply
3. Megan O. says:

   10.22.2009 at 5:05 pm

   “Breathe and reboot.” It’s from ‘Sex and the City’ of course, a fantastic source of inspiration :)

   Reply
4. Michelle | When I Grow Up Coach
   Twitter: WhenIGroUpCoach
   says:

   10.22.2009 at 5:50 pm

   We missed you! We missed you! Sounds like you had some incredible journey. Can’t wait to hear more about it.

   Reply
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