(In the middle of way too many books)
Here’s the dialogue that I wrote in my journal the other day. I was answering myself from a wise place of inner knowing that had been mostly invisible to me until now.
What can I do to begin finding the path toward being at peace with who I am?
Look at simply being at peace. Period.
Do one thing at a time. BE peaceful.
Read one book.
Take one class.
Make one canvas.
Have one goal at at time for each day.
Am I afraid I’ll miss or forget something? Did you see my eyes darting around the room just now? Am I scared to settle into peacefulness?
You are making it harder than it needs to be. You are tired. Slow it way down and see how you feel.
What about my list of short- and long-term projects?
There is nothing on your list that you must do or accomplish. It’s ok to have lists. Select one thing at a time that feels playful and right in that moment and fully enjoy doing it.
Your body and mind are racing through your days filed with panic that time is rushing by. This is an illusion.
You have all the time you wish and need. Slow down and embody your life.
When awakening each morning, pause to be grateful for a new day of wonder.
Appreciate the solidity of the ground under your feet and the softness of your carpet.
Notice the equilibrium of your body as you walk.
Smell your morning coffee and sip it slowly. Allow it to fill you.
Feel the paper in your hands when opening the mail.
Be mindful of each sound, sight, and sensory moment as it is before you.
Notice. Slow w a a a y down and notice.
It will change you.
This will change everything.
Isn’t inner me wise? I need to speak with her more often!
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