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The ocean tides ebb and flow. The sun rises and sets. The moon goes perpetually through its phases. Seasons cycle from spring to winter and around again. The planets go around the sun in our solar system, creating our calendar. Our bodies wake and sleep. We see cycles in nature and in the universe and as they are cyclical so are our emotions. Even the most optimistic of us has "off" days.
The question is... when you're having an off day, what is your response? Do you wallow in it? Do you try to force yourself into a better place? Do you accept it as part of your humanity?
Instead of falling victim to a slump in my mood or a funk, I try to remember to approach it with curiosity and without emotion or judgement.
Curiosity allows you to observe objectively and perhaps even discern the root of the matter.
Are you unsettled in your mind, your body, or your heart?
Did you drink last night?
How was your sleep?
Did you dream weird stuff?
Are you feeling apprehensive or afraid or uncertain?
Did you eat something that disagrees with you?
Did you have a troubling interaction with a friend yesterday?
Is something weighing on your mind?
Sooooo many things can create a feeling of being "off" and it's helpful to examine and perhaps make sense of it.
Sometimes you can't find the root of it, and that's okay too, and it's perfectly fine to try to ride out the funk and just let it pass. But ultimately, if you choose to, curiosity is always there in your 360-Degree Toolbox anytime you want to pull it out and put it to good use.
#Growth #Curiosity #SelfMastery #Emotion
I pride myself on being authentic on social media. Nothing in my social channels is fake or polished. However, being authentic doesn't mean I've shared everything publicly.
Those who know me well, know I tend to not talk about my challenges, because I strive to be a positive person. I'm just not a complainer. Buuuuut... it's going to be obvious that things have changed, so it's time for me to fill you in.
Whatever challenges you faced in 2020, and continue to face, I acknowledge and honor. In no way do I think my problems are the worst imaginable ... we all have our own unique set of circumstances and challenges, and all are valid. ❤
In looking at my own 2020 Cosmic Tally Board, I'm down one marriage, two houses, one business and a car.
HOWEVER, I'm also UP one Honda minivan and I'm taking that bad boy on the road for the next 12 to 18 months. I'm on The Healing Road, and that's why I built this community.
I believe we're all on a journey of growth and healing, so I created this community to ...
Things I’ve done for the first time this year
Stacking wins... hell yeah.
Went on the road and lived nomadically
Fell in love with pickle ball
Tried Zumba for the first time (I didn’t like it but I was proud of myself for trying it)
Ate grilled oysters and raw oysters
Fell in love with baked squash
Bought a road bike and began cycling with those scary clip-in shoes
Threw knives and stars this year
Started a monthly self-mastery zoom call
Recorded my first masterclass on building habits
Ran my first Clubhouse room
Joined a 10 month structured coaching program
I'm now keeping a separate journal for anything else that I try for the first time.
Branch out. Try things. Take a chance. What's the worst that can happen and what's the BEST that can happen?
My whole life I never liked squash or sweet potatoes.. Imagine my surprise when I discovered recently that I really do like them! I've added kabocha squash, acorn squash and butternut squash to my shopping lists and I couldn't be happier
I'm not sure if it's the change in my diet the last few years or simply the fact that as we get older our palate changes but I am absolutely delighted! The great news about squash is they are a fraction of the calories and carbohydrates of sweet potatoes so you can have them on a low carb way of eating! Especially if you have them plain with just salt and pepper.
Here's to branching out in all the ways!
