We all love a good quote, but to me they are more than just moments of inspiration. When you get quotes like the one’s I’ve listed below they are more like ‘Ah ha’ moments. They are gold nuggets that get you to think deeply about life. And, they are inspiration to live your best life. Here are the life lesson’s I have taken from this selection of quotes.
This blog is intended to help those who need to forgive themselves for being anything ‘less than’. Forgiving our injustices towards ourselves. We set the bar so high for ourselves, don’t you think? And, I know, you could say that’s a good thing. But, the issue here is we often set it too high. Just, just out of reach. And, we set ourselves up for repeated disappoint because of this. This is where the need to practice self-compassion comes in.
Remember when you were a kid and there was that one kid that you gravitated towards? They were the funny one, the one that didn’t seem to give a damn what anyone thought of them. They showed the world that they weren’t giving up on their own identity for anything. Sadly, in way too many cases this is more for show, with an insecurity hidden beneath it all. But, that kid was holding on to their sense of identity for all that they were worth, as they should! And, us bystanders to their freedom, wished to have that confidence in who we were too.
It’s time to give the humble hobby some recognition. As I learn and growth through this Personal Growth journey I am on I uncover hidden gems like ‘the hobby!’ An overlooked and underappreciated contributor to our overall happiness! Cynical? Hear me out.
My personal growth has meant learning to stop playing it small. That means learning to put myself out into the world, to stop holding myself back. But my wings are not capable yet, they are still growing. Sometimes it feels like an unscalable mountain. But, there is no starting line and finishing line for Personal Growth, is there? And each new hurdle comes with challenges and risks that stir up fears.
Starting a blog was a scary thing for me to do. Learning to put myself out there into the world in a whole new way. What I didn’t expect was how many lessons I would learn from blogging and the entire process. Sharing my thoughts and growth with you over the last year has been so rewarding! It has come with many, many challenges but I love it more now than I ever could have imagined. It has become a part of my identity and self expression.
When your baby is born you count their fingers and toes. You stare at their perfection for hours on end. Lying under the unexplainable weight of a sleeping 3mnth old you enjoy that feeling of sinking beneath the trust and love that they embody. We become fully tuned in to that new presence, that new life. A pure, mindful moment.
Yes, that’s what I said. Question Everything. Don’t take anything for granted, don’t assume, don’t nod and just say yes. Question the status quo! We all have different perspectives, goals and purposes in this life, for us to find our own way in life we need to question everything.
I cannot pinpoint a day where I discovered my strength but I recognize a time, a period in my life, that made me strong even if I didn’t realize it at the time. I recognize that finding strength through pain, as much as we may not choose it, is a powerful life lesson. Don’t ever underestimate the force of strength that develops in you through life’s painful experiences. Sometimes God gives you trials that strengthen you beyond anything you believed possible.
There are a million thoughts and words that swirl through my head every day. But, finding the right ones to describe how much I value my Mother are almost impossible. So, this blog is an acknowledgement of my incredible Mother as well as all the others out there. Those that have dedicated their lives to being our provider, our biggest supporter and our rock through all that life throws at us. You deserve so much more than one day! This is for you!
