This hangs on my wall above where I practice yoga so that I can process it in moments of clarity, focus and creative expression. It has become an important mantra for me.
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I found this right after I started my business and hung it up because I knew I’d need that reminder often.
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Each time I’m faced with a new challenge, it’s there to keep me centered and confident.
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Each time I reach a new milestone (with no clue how I’d do it when I started), it’s there to remind me that I have, I can, and I will.
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Each time I hit the mat overwhelmed, doubtful, and judging of myself, it’s there to lift me up and ease my mind.
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And it’s here for me today, as I’m looking at my vision board wondering how the hell I’m going to accomplish all of my business goals over the next two months!
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I have lots of mantras for different aspects of my life. They come and go. I never go looking for them. They find a way to me when I need them.
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What mantras or affirmations have helped you?
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I have this habit of thinking I can make anything work (because honestly, I have a solid history of doing so). But discerning whether something is right for me, worth the effort, coming at the right time...not my strong suite.
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Right now there are a few different directions I could go with my life.
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As I sit here at a Mexican restaurant eating tacos and awaiting churros 😋 (I totally just got up and got my own fork because the bartender disappeared 🤷♀️)- deep in thought- I decided to share this moment with you.
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It’s so easy to get wrapped up in what we think is the *right* way, the “perfect” opportunity, the ONLY path to our goals...
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But that can lead us to overthinking and trying to control the process. And that is a badass recipe for ANXIETY.
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So this is where I practice really tuning into my gut. Recently I’ve noticed that anger is my message. When a new opportunity causes me to feel actual anger or impatience, I know I’m out of alignment and it’s time to walk away.
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In the past, when things didn’t work out for me, I would DWELL on it for days/weeks/months. Oh my god, so much wasted energy. 🤦♀️
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Now I seem to have this inner peace that comes from letting go and having faith that, as long as I remain true to myself, the right opportunities will come at the right time. And they really do. It’s just hard to maintain that sort of confidence and faith, right? 😬
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Soooo many examples of doors I thought were opening for me, only to stay shut or close quickly. But looking back, I was always given a much prettier and easier to open door to walk through. (Not sure we care how attractive our doors are but...🤔)
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Anyway, my next opportunity might LOOK different from what I expected. But I’m open to receiving that. Do you think you could be, in your own life? Because it’s SO much more peaceful on this side. 🙏
Guess what. The universe does not care about all the things you don’t want.
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The universe wants to hear about what you DO want.
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Rewrite your thoughts to focus on what you WANT. (Really, physically write them down if you have to).
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You will cultivate positive energy within you that will ultimately attract more positive energy from the universe. That may seem quacky at first but it’s science. 🤷♀️
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I used to be an enormous Negative Nancy. And let me tell you, it is hard work pushing through bad habits and learning to change your thought patterns, reactions to others, and management of fear. But it’s worth it.
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I still have my days (always will) but I honestly sit in awe of myself - and just, life in general - some nights when I think about how much I’ve changed my thoughts over the past few years...and the abundance that I experience in my life now, as a result.
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Our thoughts are so damn powerful, it’s scary. But learning to tap into that is EVERYTHING.
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Try it. Every time you think, “I wish that wasn’t...” or “I wish I didn’t have to...” or “I don’t want ___ anymore”...
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Replace it with “I want this to be ___” and “I want to be able to ___” and “I want ___ instead.”
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It starts with training your brain to move into a more positive space...then you can start to align your energy with your desires and get rid of doubt.
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...and then wait for the miracles, my friend. 💙
Is there something that you’re trying to break free from? A part of your life that just is NOT serving you?
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Can you believe that there is so much power to be gained just from walking away...from a career, commitment, person, place...whatever it might be that’s holding you back?
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It’s never easy to see when you’re in it...but girl, I promise you there is so much good waiting on the other side for you.
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Do you deserve better?
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If you’re asking the question, the answer is yes.
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Follow that instinct. 💙
