Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Flipping it

Oh Hannah Marcotti you make my heart swell.  Just read this and now my mind is swirling.

Where are you now?
See yourself. Fill in the blank. That first thing that comes to mind, that is the one.
If only I ____________________, I would ________________________
If only I could stop losing my patience with the kids, I would be living more truthfully.
Now you get to flip it.
Living more truthfully allows me to feel calm and patient and present when I am with my kids.
Feel it. Let it energize you. Allow it to guide your choices. The rain and snow and wind guide our choices so too should the simplicity of our deepest desires.
Hold this as a mantra in your mind and heart.
Be amazing. Because you are.
Look into your own eyes.
Live in your truth.

Where am I now?
If only I could lose weight, I would be healthy.
Flipped it and heard the message loud and clear.  Living healthy will move me forward to achieving my weight loss goals.
If only I could give more, I would receive more.
Flipped it and heard...Allowing myself to receive more will allow me to give more.  Allowing myself to receive has been one of the most vulnerable exercises I have worked on.  I feel like I shouldn't be looking for gifts and then I have to remind myself that most things are a gift if only I would pay attention.

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