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I can't even tell you how frequently this mantra has been looping through my mind the past few weeks. It's something my coach, T, tells me almost every session we have together and I've found it to be one of the most beneficial pieces of advice I could ever follow. When I give up the need for control (i.e. be open to everything but attached to nothing) I have to recognize that I become beautifully in sync with life, from the big to the little and back again. Need an example? You got it. In one week: * I found my favorite pair of sunglasses that were presumably stolen 2 months ago the very day I had intentions of purchasing (expensive) replacements. Phew! I'm back to looking bad ass while saving my squinting eyes from crows feet. * I also found my favorite ring purchased during SF bestie weekend, which I thought I had lost (apparently I lose a lot of things. oopsies.) * An old friend came back into my life and has proven to be a complete and utter breath of fresh air. I'm loving the ease, fun and excitement of our reconnection. We've mutually agreed to trust the process together (no pressure + total honesty + willingness to be vulnerable + LOTS of playfulness = one happy Trish) and it's awesome to see the ways in which things are slowly (but steadily) clicking into place for us. * And most humbling: I was asked by Weebly to be in their promo video for our new iPhone App, which I'm so excited to share with you here: When we trust the process essentially what we are saying to the Universe is that we know things are aligning for our greater good--and we have the fearless, worry free patience to wait for them. Am I perfect at it? Heck no...particularly the "worry free" aspect. I certainly have my moments where my ego's swirlings bring me to a screeching hault of anxiety. There are even regretful times when I lose my cool in response to another person or situation. But I've learned, thankfully, that this is life. The good with the bad, the highs with the lows. The negative does not define me...and honestly? Neither does the positive. And I've learned to turn to my go-to mood boosters to alleviate the anxiousness of less-than-sunny times: A dance party for one, a brisk walk outside, a few quiet moments in meditation, a vent to my best friend, a mental mantra on repeat and most importantly, taking gratitude inventory. By not dwelling on my missteps or punishing myself for being human (the ego is simply an obnoxious part of our makeup whether we like it or not), I'm able to get back in the flow; being open to everything, but attached to nothing.
Deep breath in. Deep breath out. Cheers to trusting the process. Happy Friday, Grateful Lifers! In Gratitude, Trish In love with these beautiful notecards, courtesy of my sweet and lovely pen pal... Snail mailed thoughtful gifts...does it get any better?
I came across this daily affirmation today via Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and completely loved it... Who are you letting into your sacred space whose soul may not be aligned with your soul? No need for dramatics or theatrics; simply wish them well, send them love and move along.
Continue on *your* path. Chin up. It keeps getting better. In Gratitude, Trish Courtesy of my buddy Ben and this blog :)
Thanks for sending this my way, Benny! Love and miss you. In Gratitude, Trish Weebly app is now in the Apple app store! Guess whose blog made a little appearance in the screenshots... :)
A sociology professor of mine once based an entire lecture around a single, simple sentiment on the importance of friendship that has stuck with me for the past 6 years; "Don't let anyone ever tell you that friends don't count." Today I felt the power of this truth ten fold as I once again find myself humbled and deeply grateful for the wonderful friendships surrounding me. I often tell people I feel as if, no matter where I may be living, I somehow manage to hit the jackpot when it comes to my friends. If there ever was a reason to believe in the Universe fully having my back, it lies within the many ways in which my friends always have. After a day filled with some unpleasantries (to say the least) here's what I know: 1. The family you make for yourself is just as important as the one you are born into; this family, if you let them, is fully capable of providing you with enough love to carry you through a lifetime. My self-made family in particular is one that continues to inspire me daily--I wish to always strive to do the same for them. As the ever so wise Ms. Bradshaw once said, "The most important thing in life is your family. There are days you love them, and others you don't, but in the end they're the people you always come home to. Sometimes it's the family you're born into, and sometimes it's the one you make for yourself. " I am so thankful to come home to my friends and for their ability to always...always...accept me (and celebrate me! that's a key piece to the puzzle) exactly as I am. 2. I have sisters on both coasts who fiercely defend me, protect me, support me and lift me. On all things holy, grilled Cheesus included, I swear I would go to the end of the earth and back again for them. When I fully appreciate the love between us (including forcing them to participate in things like a 6-second hug...try it, it's awesome!) my heart understands what it really means to be filled. 3. Thanks in great part to my work, I also have a plethora of kind, funny, smart and generous brothers who have continuously stepped up for me. I'm not sure I could ever fully explain to them how much they mean to me...at least, not without making them massively uncomfortable. I'll save the drama for Michelle Obama, fellas, and stick to the occasional high five and homemade cookies. 4. "Some things don't matter much. Like the color of a house. How big is that in the overall scheme of life? But lifting a person's heart--now, that matters. The whole problem with people is...they know what matters, but they don't choose it...The hardest thing on earth is choosing what matters.” - The Secret Life of Bees 5. A cheerful delivery of tulips to say "I'm sorry you're not having a good day" is pretty much the perfect catalyst for a sunnier tomorrow. My desk has never looked more lovely. Appreciate the little things, you know? Especially the little things. Trust me, friends count. Friends count more than anything. In Gratitude, Trish |
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