AM I THERE YET?
/You know how you set an intention or goal and after a week, you're like surely I must be there now - come on already? I had that feeling this week, when I decided I'd love to ride my bike ๐ฒ to the swimming pool. ๐ฆ A few days later, I'm thinking my muscles must be rippling by now. ๐ฆพ๐ช But no, in fact they're not rippling, they're just really sore from not using those particular muscles for a long time! ๐๐ค๐คฃ
To be honest, it can feel a lot more fun to reap the fruits of your creation rather than the practice! ๐ฅญ๐๐ In my case, to be able to bike ride to the top of the hill (okay it was more like an incline!) without hopping off and walking. ๐จโจ๐
Who doesn't love to savour the taste of a freshly grown mango or mulberries? ๐ฅ๐๐ However, it can take time to strengthen the trunk/branches, so that the tree can easily and effortlessly yield fruit. ๐๐ It may require experiences with strong winds or storms ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ to really ascertain the strength of one's trunk or posture. ๐ฑ
Sometimes, it requires uncomfortable conversations, quiet contemplation, leaps of faith, asking for help or turning around uncomfortable 'stories' you've held onto for a long time about family members. ๐๐๐
Perhaps Franklin Roosevelt was onto something when he said, 'Smooth sails don't make skillful sailors'. โต๐จ๐คฃ
However, those stormy seas can feel just as rewarding when you realise you are different in the same space. When you notice you don't react, speak freely, start to offer a different point of view or practice saying no. โฏ๐ป๐
Before long you may start to notice that you stand more proudly, your backbone is strong and you are in acceptance of who you are - a beautiful contribution to the whole. The fruit will taste yummier, all the more for it! ๐๐๐
Where could you be patient with the strengthening of your trunk? ๐
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Please know that you are so welcome to email me back if you have any questions, feedback or if there is anything I can help you with. ๐ Here's to creating Emotionally Happy Homesยฎ from the inside out. ๐
Sending you all so much love,
Kirsten
P.S. If you would love personal awareness to support you in connecting deeply to who you are, your heart and higher self, please call our office angels, Jane or Suzy at Step Up Your Life, Coolum Beach on: 07 5351 1970. Can be done via Skype/phone or in person ๐๐๐๐