Hard work, Luck, and Manifesting

Moments ago, I was walking my dog thinking about how hard work and manifesting something in my life has played out for me. As I was pondering this topic, I looked up towards the trees that blocked my full view of the moon- in hopes that I would start this blog out with something inspirational to say. But as much as I’d like to open up with something enlightening about the moonlight, about how enchanting it appeared and tie in a stoic metaphor- humor won and here I am describing my thought process.

Painting in a Thrift Store

As I write this, I stare at two paintings that hang together on my wall. One is a beautiful blue, green, and pink tones (the northern lights) over snow-covered mountains at night. The artist did a fabulous job framing the focal point with spruce trees. 

The other is a beautiful fall setting including poplar/Aspen trees and pine trees on each side of a reflecting silent, calm river. There is one lone tree that leans into the river as if it were about to lean over and quench its thirst.

Change Your Narrative

She recognizes that she needs to change her narrative. In order to move forward and be happy, she needs to let go of a lot of sh** that has weighed her down and attempts to trip her up. Yes, trauma has given her a whole lot of resilience and perspective. However, she doesn’t owe her trauma a damn thing.

Good-bye to Toxic Habits

Picture a snake shedding its skin. Be that snake. Shed your old habits so many times that you’re too unbelievably light-hearted and warm. I know, I know snakes aren’t warm. Be warm in the sense where you smile more and worry less. You laugh more than you cry or you cry while you laugh.