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
