This year I’m focusing on perusing my passions, being outspoken, and just being more genuine in everything I do. I’m tired of holding back on the things I really wanna do/say. We really do only live once, so let’s really take advantage of the short life we’ve got.
I‘ve really noticed myself struggling with confidence and making bold decisions. Showing up and taking up space. Zooming out has helped but what REALLY works for me is remembering that death and aging is a reality we will all face. There may or may not be life again after this. What harm would I do in this moment being my authentic self? Acting out on courage? Being bold and changing often? Will I turn 80 and realize how much I missed it all? And beyond the existentialism, how can I hold gratitude in the present moment? When dreading a walk; reminding myself that one day as I’m older a simple walk can become impossible. Even tomorrow, my entire life could change and I lose that simple privilege. (knock on wood). Even when you’re struggling financially/broke; how can you still bet on yourself and chase what you want? I think maybe just going after it no matter what? Idk. I know this is simple but just a reminder!!! OUR LIVES ARE LEAVING US EVERY DAY. WE MUST ACT NOW & FAST! THERE IS AN URGENCY IN LIVING YOUR LIFE.
Stop it Don't gatekeep yourself from living your happiest and fullest and most fun life. I should have done something years ago, but I'm doing something now To lie down and give up, that's not living
It took me years to not let nostalgia cloud the present. I was constantly thinking about how I could go back or recreate the feeling of that moment, but life doesnt work that way. We can long for the past all we want but that shit ain’t returning. So I’ve just accepted that whatever is in the rearview is long gone and the present has some good shit coming my way. Forward momentum, never backward.
We have collectively moved on from this performance TOO DAMN FAST. YA’LL it is MASTERFUL. Please go listen if you haven’t already, and if you already have, go listen to it again.