35 lessons 35 taught me
Hello my dear community! Today is my 36th birthday!
Over the last 4 years, on this day, I've made it my intention to step more fully into who I am here to be. Sharing some wisdom or taking an intentional step toward my purpose. In doing so I’m consciously choosing to leave behind the old, out-dated patterning that keeps me playing small, hidden, and living more out of ego than soul. It's a push to show up more fully, share of myself, and step forward into what will be.
For this reason I wanted to share the 35 lessons 35 offered me in hopes that it inspires you to reflect on your own life and that you find some wisdom in these reflections.
Lessons learned:
It is the simplest pleasures + moments that are most misse, like a hug from a loved one.
On the path of self-realization your ego will get its butt kicked.
Old patterns die hard.
Life is always trying to teach you something about yourself whether it's through circumstances, situations or people.
Sometimes the biggest obstacle in front of you is the part of you that most wants protected.
Not everyone is consciously aware or wants to be.
Most everyone is living from their own patterned + protective responses.
When you have the courage to shine you allow those who are ready for you to see you.
Be your own cheerleader.
You are not your emotions. Not even the good ones.
Time is limited, so, be intentional with the time you have.
Being is just as important as doing (if not more).
Love is a verb, not a feeling.
There is no outside substitute for self-trust.
When you are courageous life rises up to meet you.
Your healing matters.
I didn't come here to do things the way they've always been done. I came here to blaze a new trail.
There is always hope.
You can be right or you can be happy. Pick one.
Help is ready when you are ready.
Triggers are opportunities to dive deeper and do things differently.
Big ideas must be broken down into small actionable steps.
Baby steps are still progress.
Witnessing a mother's raw grief is sacred and soul aching.
Clarity is only achieved by stepping back and having the courage to truly see.
In relationships we are simply living out unconscious patterns, sometimes very similars ones just expressed differently.
You can live as big or as small of a life as you choose to live.
Alignment is the way to fulfillment.
Life will move through you, and in every moment you get to choose to allow or resist it.
In the grand scheme of things none of this really matters.
Loaded expectations of others only leads to resentment and hurt. Allow others to be right on time with themselves, not you.
There is no singular truth.
The opposite of doubt is intuition.
As long as you place your self-worth in the hands of others you will never feel good enough.
Your worth is innate, not tied to story, people, what you achieve, your titles, relationships, finances or anything else.
This past year proved to be one of inner transformation and growth, and for that I am thankful. I don’t know yet what 36 has to offer, but I sense that it has a lot to ask of me. Here’s to the blank canvas before me…let me get to painting.
