trust
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Leaning into trust
Trusting the process
The unknown outcome and built up expectations
Trusting that it will all work out, just as it should
Trusting the whisper that is telling me to keep stepping forward
Using my voice, embracing my dreams
Reaching, growing, shining
This word has been playing on repeat in my head
Trust, trust, trust
I am navigating this terrain of handing it over to the universe
Letting what may be, be
Loosing the grip
And enjoying the ride
Things are on unsteady ground
And we have no control over it
All we can do is show
And trust
Love Notes Post Card Project is back!
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The Love Notes Post Card Project is back and we would love for you to join us. We will be starting on
Sunday, November 3rd
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It is simple. All you need is:
- 3 Postcards (bought or handmade)
- 3 Stamps
- Something to write with
- The dedication to send one postcard a week for three weeks to your partner
Does that sound like something you can handle? If so then click the link below to sign up.
Love Notes Post Card Project Sign Up Form
This is the sixth round of the Love Notes Postcard Project and I am so excited to host it again. The idea for this project was born out of the longing to receive something other than bills and coupons in my mailbox.
Participating is simple. I will match you up with a fellow participant. Each Sunday for three weeks you will receive a writing prompt in your email box. All you have to do is respond to the writing prompt on a postcard, drop it in the mail, and get excited for your postcard from your partner to arrive.
Please keep in mind that your partner is anticipating your postcard in the mail. Therefore you need to be able to send it out before the week ends, otherwise this project is not a success.
Sending and receiving mail is becoming something we seldom do. It is such a shame, because there is so much behind a persons handwriting and their willingness to take the time to sit down and write something. I am on a mission to send more love through the mail. I would love for you to join me.
Simply click on the link below to sign up. You will then hear from me a few days before November 3rd with the name of your partner. Are you ready? Lets send some love!
be open
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You want to control it
You want to put reign it all in, align it perfectly into place
You want to know what the next step is gong to be
But here's the thing
It's not really up to you
You can make the most perfect plans
And they may crumble and fall apart
You may have to take a completely different path
But that is ok
This new course may lead you right where you need to go
You never know
And if you go kicking and screaming
You will not be able to enjoy it
So loosen your grips
Open your arms wide
Embrace what is coming your way
Walk into it
And be fluid in how you approach this change
This may end up being the best thing that has ever happened to you
You never know until you step into it
Step, one foot in front of the other
And keep on walking
Soaking in all that is unfolding
using my voice
/When I first started filming videos for my
Love Notes Special Delivery Class
I went into a
. It was tough to see myself on camera. I was used to blogging with words on a screen. Seeing myself on camera and hearing my voice was a whole different ballgame.
I have a soft spoken voice . . . thank goodness for microphones. There are so many times I am not sure of myself when I speak. I hold back and later regret not speaking up. I am more comfortable showing up on the page.
So I am challenging myself to use my voice more. Show up in front of the camera and speak from the heart. It is strange to see yourself on screen and hear your voice. I have been analyzing every detail, but I show up.
What is one thing you wish you were better at and know you could be better if you just tried? I challenge you to give it a shot. Show up and "just try." Know that you have nothing to loose. Come on, give it a try.
vulnerability hangover
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I am in the throws of a vulnerability hangover and it feels terrible. I have been recording video for my online class Love Notes Special Delivery, and every time the camera is on these are the thoughts that roll through my head:
* I need a haircut
* I hate my hair
* Oh my goodness, my teeth are terrible who would possibly want to watch this
* My nose, its huge
There are so many outtakes of me making funny faces at myself because I can't get past how crooked my teeth are. Or me sitting there messing with my hair because it won't fall into place. Seeing a photo of myself is one thing. Watching myself speak on camera is a whole other ball game.
It is amazing how critical we are of ourselves. Instead of embracing the beauty of the words that I am speaking I am highly focused on my teeth. There are times I can't get past it. I need to shut the camera off, and come back in five minutes.
It has been drilled into our heads that our worth is measured by our beauty and the size of our clothing. But the fact is that is not true. What matters is what is in our hearts, how we treat one another, the joy we bring to this world, and the support we provide during moments of sadness. It does not matter if we have the most fashionable clothes or perfectly straight teeth. What matters is that we are true to ourselves. Loves those around us. And embrace this one imperfect life that we are living.
Teaching this online class has been a lesson in showing up, imperfectly perfect. Just as I am. Crooked teeth and messy hair. It has taught me time and time again to let the tape keep rolling, not worry about what I look like, but listen deeply to the words I am speaking. It has been a challenge and a blessing.
Know this :: that you are beautiful, exactly as you are.
When those gremlins creep in trying to tell you otherwise, push them away and embrace the beautiful person that you are.
