Life is filled with choices. We make decisions every day. We try to find communities and ourselves in everything that we do. Society is about labels and beliefs. What we enjoy, what we consume, what we don’t like, and many more.
I always appreciated that people are different and not all the same. For example I love technology and the growth & innovation within it, but I necessarily dont talk about it on the regular because I am around a ton of fashion and lifestyle type people, that cares about fashion and health. But still they are my best friends. They don’t have to love what I love and still support me, and I don’t have to be in their community to know they are a good person and have their own ideas.
I say that to say, don’t be afraid to talk to new people and share your thoughts, ideas, and works with them. It makes the world bigger and more fuller, when we do.
Fueling my creative side, I like to take walks, capture photographs of nature, and create art. Our eyes find stories to tell, we can capture those stories and share them with others.
I had my first highly frustrating day ever, in a long time. I was looking for something promising and something I really wanted and didn’t get it. It truly felt like a defeat, as I tried my very best, and still didn’t prevail. I think that’s where the frustration stemmed from mostly. I was equipped, I was focused, I was positive even with a couple doubts, I accepted that the plan won’t be perfect, but still in the end it was a hard pill to admit I failed an important mission.
I had to pull myself back to reality and understanding, which was a challenge in the moment. As the day went by, I just had to pick myself up and get back to a relaxed me.
It has been a long week, but I made it through. Watching a ton of soccer games, and trying to not lose my mind while working. I have written some great new additions to my craft, but I just need a few days to relax and settle my mind.
Self care is my top priority, but just some cozy feet up and a soft pillow with solve a lot for me.
Lately I have been spending a lot more time meditating and breathing more. I have always thought, who can spend at least 10 minutes per day to practice deep breathing and meditation. I honestly never understood, who had time to slow down their mind for that.
I am not talking about reading, walking, eating slowly, or staring off into nowhere. and call it deep breathing and meditation. It wasn’t until I had done it; I understood. Everyone has time for things they need in their lives. I can now say I can take the time needed with ease and without guilt of missing out on other things in my life.
It was a path of being ready for it. You can’t complete something if you are not fundamentally ready for it; to appreciate it. I wasn’t ready, until I saw myself making space for myself—in my mind, body, and spirit—to allot time to myself.
The growth has been so wonderful and enchanting. Today has been 61 straight days I have been on this journey. I am happy to continue, and grow more into this space. I started to treat my time with so much love.
Mornings: I do yoga and stretching. Afternoons: I write tiny notes/messages of kindness to myself Evenings: I do meditations before bed.
Have you ever tired deep breathing and meditation in your life?
