Very short message for today, bask in positive Spontaneity! Spurts of joy are sparks of blessings! Pass the spark on to others and enjoy the osmosis of a smile.
3-16-17 Embrace the Negative Space
What the heck does that mean, “embrace the negative space?” It’s not what it sounds like. I’m talking in art terms for this post. There are times in life where you feel like you’re stuck in limbo. In the midst of something that’s about to happen, but not yet; in that weird timeframe of waiting. I’m calling that “negative space.” In art terms, if you draw on a piece of white paper, the space you didn’t draw on is called “negative space.” If you didn’t have that negative space, your drawing would not have a distinct shape. The entire page would be the same, without any kind of contrast or transition. Same goes for these “limbo” or “in between” moments in life. We can’t force or hurry certain things. So why not embrace the negative space while it’s here?
3-15-17 Underlying Fears
With the political climate being what it is, there is a lot of uncertainty. All I can think about it right now is, how much fear is effecting it all and has effected it all from the start. A longer post will be written soon about this, but please keep this in mind today. Do not allow fear to rule your thought process or your emotions. If you allow fear to be the front runner, you will be easily manipulated, even when you don’t realize it. Underlying fears are the most dangerous, because you won’t even realize you have them, and you won’t be looking to prevent them. Be blessed everyone, be strong in your mind and heart, and keep looking up.
3-14-17 Coffee and Nature
Like many Americans, I start my day with a cup of coffee. Depending on how sleepy I am, I’ll either make my usual cup, or I’ll go to the local Starbucks and get something with a little (or a lot) more kick in it. But here’s something I’ve found about coffee or caffeine (green tea works wonders as well); once it takes effect, it is best to connect to something outside of just sitting in one place and working. Best thing to be able to explore after a cup of coffee is nature, the outdoors, even if that means just a quick walk on your street or a couple of stretches in your backyard. Just to breathe some fresh air, and if possible, refresh your vision with some greenery, even if it is just a potted plant outside your windowsill. It is instant mind, body, and spirit reset. Afterward, you can go about your day, and work as usual. I highly recommend making that connection with nature while you are experiencing the effects of caffeine as opposed to just coffee and straight to work, without heightening your senses and reconnecting to the roots of being human.
3-13-17 Topic: Ego
When you are called to do something by a higher power, you cannot allow ego to divert your path. Once your own ego trickles in, instead of becoming purely a vessel for the mission you’ve been given, the message and the purpose becomes distorted. Getting where you need to go will become more difficult. Truth becomes cloudy. Your vision will not be as clear. If ego takes over completely, the mission will fail. Let go of your ego, and instead have true confidence and faith, and commit to your mission, whatever it may be right now.
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