Why do we hesitate when we receive too much of a good thing? For example, I’ve had so many good days recently. Full of such joy and laughter and ease. Peace of mind. And today, it’s like I can feel the tiny fear creeping up. I remember being in yoga several months ago and our teacher, who is simply incredible by the way, said something as she usually does that I will think about for weeks, months, and some just stick. She said something like “Life is easy...then it’s hard...then it’s just okay. Breath in through the easy, hold on through the hard, and exhale when it’s just okay.” It’s so simple, but I’ve come back to this thought again and again. Like today for example, I feel like I need to just breathe through the fear and hold on. Light, simple days are ahead. Don’t get attached to the fear and anxiety. Know that they don’t control your life, and they won’t last forever. Hold on...and allow yourself to receive more goodness into your soul.
My daily reflection today from the book A Year of Miracles by Marianne Williamson says:
“On Saying Yes to New Beginnings.
Our very cells respond to the thoughts we think. With every word, silent or spoken, we participate in the body’s functioning. We participate in the functioning of the universe itself. If our consciousness grows lighter, then so does everything within and around us. This means, of course, that with every thought, we can start to re-create our lives. In saying yes to new beginnings, we begin to bring them forth.”
I was thinking yesterday when I was painting about how much I want to write more. Mainly more about my inspiration for my art pieces. It’s so hard to fit my thoughts into a single Instagram post. I thought, “I want to add a blog section to my website.” This has actually been a thought all along, but I’ve hesitated because I want to finish my latest pieces, take better photos of all of my work with my new light system that my brother got me for Christmas, and then freshen up my website -- THEN, I’ll add the blog. But then I thought...eh, that just doesn’t feel right…I want to write now. Even if no one reads it. Even if my website isn’t finished. Even if I’ve always struggled with words and prefer to paint it instead. Even if...even if…
Say yes to new beginnings. Breathe in...hold on...and exhale.