This Is It

This is it
The moment you have been waiting for
You have worked so hard to get here
Spent a countless number of hours on this one thing
Early morning wake up's
Pushing through past your edge
Tears of joy
Tear of sadness
Brief moments of connection with strangers
New friends made
New roads traveled
All of it has lead you to here
To this moment
None of it would be possible had you not chosen to say yes
Stayed dedicated
Kept showing up
Putting one foot in front of the other
But here you are now
On the verge of an epic journey
Remember to enjoy the ride
Lean deeply in knowing you are prepared
Feel the strength of your mind and body
Allow your soul to guide you
And the cheers from the crowd to carry you
This is it
This is what you have been waiting for
Embrace the unknown and roll with what comes
Take it in, all of it
This is your moment
Live it
 

live fully with gratitude

Be grateful
Today, tomorrow, everyday
For this life that you are creating
For the way you show up
For how hard you try
You are surrounded by love
You get in what you give out
You choose how you spend your days
Remember that your words have power
Remember that you can make a difference
Remember that people care deeply about you
Show gratitude towards the things you have
The places you have been
The people walking this life along side you
Say I love you
Often and with conviction
Let others know you care
Spread your spirit
Open your arms out wide and invite others in
Do not be afraid to share your heart
This is your one wild and precious life
Live it out loud filled with gratitude and love

choosing how to begin

Morning has become my most favorite time of day.  I wake before the sun has a chance to rise.  The glow of the moon and stars guiding me on my run.  Putting one foot in front of the other my intentions for the day become clear.  I soak in the quietness of the streets and savor this precious moment in time.  

When I arrive home the glow of twinkle lights greats me, calming my quick beating heart.  I take this quietness with me into the bathroom as I light a candle and shower by it's dim glow.  The soft light feels gentle on my soul.  Reminding me to ease in, take it slow, appreciate the moment.  Showering by candlelight has become a new favorite ritual.

I choose how I spend these tiny moments before the world awakens.  Before I have to step out the door and enter into the mandatory's that need to be fulfilled.  Movement, meditation, soft candles glowing, this is what I gravitate towards.  I have carved out time so there is no need to rush into the day, I take it slow.  

My mornings used to be hectic.  Rushing out the door before I even had a chance to breath.  Training for the NYC Marathon has helped me shift this time by pushing me out the door to get a run.  I never thought I would be a morning exercise person but my body loves it.  My soul craves it.  When I do not do it a piece of me feels off.

We all have the power to choose how we spend our time.  When we are conscious of this we become more intentional with what we choose to do.  You can spend hours going down a rabbit hole with social media or you can choose to read a book, pull out your journal, move your body.  The choice is yours, and yours alone.

How do you choose to begin?

tossing your old story

You have to stop telling yourself that old story
You know how it goes
The one that says you aren't good enough
You don't matter
You have no idea what you are doing
That one story that has been playing on repeat
Dragging you through the mud
Yes, now is the time to let it go
That story no longer serves you
Because you, yes YOU
Are a divine human being
What you do and what you say matters in this world
That other story, it's just nonsense
And it doesn't deserve a single second more of your time
So drop it
Right here, right now
Toss that story into the fire and watch it burn
As flames engulf this old story allow new words to fill your heart
Words of love, light, happiness, and strength
Because you, yes YOU
Are strong, brave, fierce, and incredible
You impact individuals with your quiet way of knowing
Your presence is calming
And the way you invite others in makes them feel right at home
You care about connection, love, and kindness
You aren't afraid to stand up for what you believe in
Or take the time to put in the hard work
You my dear are a rockstar, a total rockstar
So toss out that old story
And embrace a new one
The one that says "Hello world, here I am, ready to shine"

moments can change your life

There are moments in your life that happen.  Moments you could not have thought up or dreamed about because you had no idea such a thing could ever occur.  Yet somehow these moments present themselves.  You are given the opportunity to embrace them and let them flow with you, guiding you along.  

These moments are stepping stones in your life.  Taking you from one place to another.  However, describing them as stepping stones not seem adequate enough because these moments are life changing.  Opening up a whole new door of possibility.  Breathing life into your tired heart.  Holding you gently.  Nudging you along.  Encouraging you to keep your head held high.  

Sometimes these moments happen with individuals who come into your life for a brief moment in time.  They change the course of our life forever and are gone in the blink of an eye, leaving you feeling in awe at the power of connection between individuals.  There are many people in this world, many individuals we pass on a daily basis and spend time interacting with, but only a select few stirs our heart and wakes us up.  Only a handful have the ability to creep in and see below our outer protective barrier.  

Why is it that certain individuals connect and others do not?  What is it that pulls us deeply into each other?  What needs to be aligned so that connection happens?  It is interesting to be roaming the roads of life and meeting so many different individuals and then unexpectedly meeting one that changes you.  You are traveling down your own path and then through a brief encounter you are propelled in a direction you never dreamed of.  The power of this is incredible.  

Strangers can open you up.  They can stand before you and accept you exactly as you are in that very moment.  They do not know the past.  They do not know your struggles.  They just see you.  You hold your heart in your hand revealing your true self.  You stand there in all your being, radiating who you are.  You never know if you will walk away with something new.  A new opportunity, a new friend, a new chance to take.  

Yes, one single moment can change your life.  And you never know when that moment will happen.  You just have to be ready to be present, be you, and be open.  Because in one single moment your life could change forever.  

believe in yourself

Believe in yourself
Know that you can do it
Yes, YOU
You got this
You totally got this
I know it isn't easy
But remember you are the one carving your own path
You are the one choosing where you are going
And how you will get there
This is divine
Cherish the freedom
Savor the unknown
Have fun along the way
You are so much stronger than you ever give yourself credit for
You are wise
You are brave
You are a beacon of light
Tuck these words into your heart and never forget them
Believe in yourself
Yes, believe in yourself
There is no one else in the world like YOU
Keep rocking on!