That's it.
That means that I would also follow EVERY ONE of my creative and nourishing impulses in life.
You know, the desires that seem to fly up out of "nowhere" to attend a retreat, explore a new art gallery, take up belly dancing or call a friend whom you have not spoken to in months.
These INTERNAL NUDGES are inviting you to experience more of YOU. You get to express YOU through who and what you engage with in the world.
The more you stifle, silence and mute these glimmers and shimmers of inspiration the more stifled, silenced and muted you become.
Too often the rote, programmed response to internal inspiration can be, "Not now...I don't have time-money-energy." Or simply the low frequency wah-wah-ing of "Eh...maybe another time."
Over the last year, I have radically changed so much of HOW I energetically and practically engage in life.
Here are just a few of my new practices:
All of this brings me to this...
That means that I would also follow EVERY ONE of my creative and nourishing impulses in life.
You know, the desires that seem to fly up out of "nowhere" to attend a retreat, explore a new art gallery, take up belly dancing or call a friend whom you have not spoken to in months.
These INTERNAL NUDGES are inviting you to experience more of YOU. You get to express YOU through who and what you engage with in the world.
The more you stifle, silence and mute these glimmers and shimmers of inspiration the more stifled, silenced and muted you become.
Too often the rote, programmed response to internal inspiration can be, "Not now...I don't have time-money-energy." Or simply the low frequency wah-wah-ing of "Eh...maybe another time."
Over the last year, I have radically changed so much of HOW I energetically and practically engage in life.
Here are just a few of my new practices:
- I no longer live with the boot-on-my-neck scarcity energy about money, business, clients and work. Geez..I have retired all of that urgency around my business and it is massively freeing! This means I no longer obsess about my work or my clients which has opened up a vast and wide landscape for relaxation, playing music and creating art in my life!
- I said YES to going on a tantric weekend with my husband next month (Vvvvrrrroooom vrrrooom! Stay tuned for more on THAT!). I have a history of prioritizing my work over my marriage. Learning to REALLY prioritize our marriage with time and resources has been huge for investing in a life of love together.
- I am going camping! We are buying a little camper so we can go spend more time outdoors. I used to backpack and camp all of the time but over the years as I have become consumed by other parts of life I allowed the things that feed me to die off -- like sleeping in the wilderness. No more!
- I am going to Egypt with some priestessy friends in October! Another thing that I would have said NO to -- and actually DID say no just last year to this very trip! Why? Fear. Money, time, travel hassles...so many reasons to say no and only one reason to say YES -- because the idea LIGHTS ME UP!
- I sunbath naked. I love being outside and the sun nourishes me heart and soul so much. It feels oddly dangerous to be naked outside...so daring! It feeds something in me to engage in this simple act of body reclamation.
- I dance barefoot on the earth everyday. I used to go the gym everyday which I loved back then. Now, I pray at the altar of the Earth and my own heart by LISTENING to what my body needs through movement, music or silence...communing with nature reminds me that I am connected to everything.
- I go to bed by 8:30pm every night...sometimes 8pm! I used to PUSH THROUGH everything including not sleeping enough because it felt like there was SO MUCH TO DO. Now, I deeply listen to the needs of my body and have radically changed my schedule to support what my body needs NOW. Which at 49 years old is solid, restful sleep.
- I listen to my body in ALL THINGS...in other words, I ask my body and honor what she tells me. I have stopped looking for the perfect exercise routine, health protocol or diet and am now in deep relationship with MY BODY and HER NEEDS which change day to day and week to week. So like any relationship, it invites me to be in regular communication, hear what is going on, explore, get curious and be creative in responding. What a delightful way to live!
- I only check my social media Monday through Friday at 9am and 3pm (this is NEW FOR ME!). I am spending less time checking in on the outside world and more time connected to my inside world. What a concept.
- I trust that I am not alone in this game of life and lean in devotedly to the unseen forces - I call it God, my guides, Ascended Masters - every step of the way for support, clarity and miracles. I believe that one of the biggest "sicknesses" in society is feeling separated from God. In that separation, it is easy to feel scared, overwhelmed and lost. Coming back into connection with your Source is huge for your own personal well-being.
All of this brings me to this...