Chronic illness keeps my life small but I went to the ballet last night by myself. My husband was immersed in a critical work project, other friends were busy but I wanted - needed - some beauty and bigger world. I took a cab, bought a ticket and enjoyed the performance. It was a reclaiming of my power to do what pleases me, what I need, no matter whether others I love can join me or help me. It's up to me to invent my own life. Thank you for the reminder.
i just turned 30 (😭😭😭 still in denial) and i definitely would like to make an intention for this next year to live authentically, do what makes me happy and stop worrying about everyone else! while my life newly 30 does not look like what i thought it would and definitely not the same as some of my friends/family, i believe that im on the path that is meant for me! i just have to let go of what might be holding me back.
This is good, as I come off sabbatical and back to a new academic year. It may need some refinement but, “Don’t start anything new”, water the seeds already in the ground and smell the flowers already in bloom. Live into the schedule you need, not the one you think others think you should have.
I so needed to read this today. I'm decent at self-care, but no person is perfect. I started classes last week and already the multiple pulls and unspoken responsibilities are trying to pull me in different directions. I can show up for myself and love myself and this post really reminded me of that. Thank you.
Chronic illness keeps my life small but I went to the ballet last night by myself. My husband was immersed in a critical work project, other friends were busy but I wanted - needed - some beauty and bigger world. I took a cab, bought a ticket and enjoyed the performance. It was a reclaiming of my power to do what pleases me, what I need, no matter whether others I love can join me or help me. It's up to me to invent my own life. Thank you for the reminder.
I love that you did this for yourself!
i just turned 30 (😭😭😭 still in denial) and i definitely would like to make an intention for this next year to live authentically, do what makes me happy and stop worrying about everyone else! while my life newly 30 does not look like what i thought it would and definitely not the same as some of my friends/family, i believe that im on the path that is meant for me! i just have to let go of what might be holding me back.
This is good, as I come off sabbatical and back to a new academic year. It may need some refinement but, “Don’t start anything new”, water the seeds already in the ground and smell the flowers already in bloom. Live into the schedule you need, not the one you think others think you should have.
That last sentence! That's been my struggle and it's a key part of claiming my power.
I love what you said about underperforming. I am sorry that you had those experiences. Thanks for sharing.
I so needed to read this today. I'm decent at self-care, but no person is perfect. I started classes last week and already the multiple pulls and unspoken responsibilities are trying to pull me in different directions. I can show up for myself and love myself and this post really reminded me of that. Thank you.