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My sister-in-law gave me two mugs for Christmas in 2017. One said "grateful" and one said "blessed."
I LOOOOVED both and used them to the exclusion of all my other mugs. Just before I left Atlanta I broke the one that said "grateful." I was sad, but I took it as a symbol of my boldly embarking on a new chapter my life, leaving my old life behind.
Well, a few days ago I broke the mug that said "blessed."
Now they're both gone.
I thought about how to interpret this loss. I'm taking it as an exercise in not being attached to physical things, and as a symbol of letting go of the familiar and the comfortable. That's appropriate and exciting right now.
#Growth #Mindset
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!
