I have been in a state of anger for a couple of weeks now, and I know it does not serve me in any way. In fact, it has made it that much harder to function day to day and as a newer business owner. I have an appointment with my person (hypnotherapist) tomorrow. The reason for the anger is multi-layered. I have not been doing my morning walks consistently, but today I did. I took a little video of my warm fingers rubbing a frozen leaf and said outloud something to the effect of, "my warm hands are melting this frozen leaf"- I was immediately "schooled" by nature. It was a nudge for me to ease up and try to insert warmth back into my frozen-ish life. I am still processing, but feel it's a start. That is my pep talk. Thank you, friend. I loved the part of your video where you point out the vastness of trees, the Olympics and Rainier and it only being but a drop of the universe!
Beck, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with some anger, but it sounds like you are doing everything right and taking small steps in directions that feel slightly better, and that's AMAZING. I often think about climbers who ascend a vertical face by holding onto the TINIEST of crystals -- and it reminds me that it doesn't take much to do a 'U-Turn' in our own lives. Walks... dancing... meditation... those are the tiny crystals that we can hold onto that bring us back to who we are. I'm so proud of you, friend and I'm sending you so much love!!
Thank you Anastasia. You have no idea how much I needed to read this and see this message this morning. This one hit me right where I needed it. You're right. Nothing good ever comes out of worrying about something for 15+ hours. Thank you for the reminder that the universe is infinite and that anything can happen at any time.
You are SO VERY WELCOME, friend! This is something that I remind myself ALL THE TIME: anything can happen at any moment and I am open to the infinite possibilities of the universe. I can feel my heart become more receptive in the moment that I send that energy out into the world. I'm so glad that it helped you too! Sending you a lot of love today (and all days).
Your story has parallels with the IFS - Internal Family Systems - model of therapy (I used to think it was therapy for families… but it’s about the parts within ourselves e.g. you mention Stacy as a protector).
I love the imagery of the creativity hose :)
Also here is a mini mini pep talk (inspired by your Kula Cloth holiday sales email)… when I read that your biggest goal was to have fun, I decided to make it my goal for a job interview I had this morning! It worked well!
Morning Ledge Talk sounds like a great name for a podcast series
I can't wait to hear about your job interview!! And I'm so glad that it was fun!
I had never heard of the IFS model of therapy, but I've done a few therapy modalities before that centered around some 'inner child' work as well as 'lifespan integration' (both of which I found very helpful). It's always funny to me when I recognize that 'little' voice still trying to speak up on my behalf, even though it's mostly not helpful at this point - ha!
And I love the Morning Ledge Talk idea -- I might have to do a weekly pep talk for myself up there, it really seems to help me to talk about these ideas!
Thanks so much for reading and for your support, Maria! :)
You and the crew of Kula Cloth have been bright spots and encouragement this past year as I navigated the waters towards a better life balance, and a MUCH calmer mind and heart. As a result my clients and business are healthier than ever!
This makes me SO HAPPY to hear Tracy -- and I'm so grateful that Kula brought YOU into my life. The better it gets, the better it gets -- I hope that your life, clients and business just keep getting better and better!
Talk about synchronicity and cosmic coincidence!! What are the chances that, while feeling disappointed at not having a temp job for the day, I’d not just read your message but click on a Play button and be magically transported to…huh!! That’s the song that for 33 years now has been my anthem of gratitude and spiritual connection! So my pep talk goes like this: “Hey!! Look at this!! Yet another clear example of how articulate the universe is! Does Amazing Grace open my heart and mind to the reminder that the Universe is full of goodness and possibility, and I’m in the midst of it, too? Yes, it does!And do I keep discovering that, like a cork, I can pop to the top of the river and go with the current, and it always takes me somewhere good? Why, yes!! What a timely reminder!! Thanks, Universe, and thanks, Anastasia! ♥️”
Jess, isn't synchronicity a beautiful thing? For me, when I notice synchronicities, it's always a little hint that I'm in alignment with something good -- a little sign in the universe that I haven't been forgotten and that I am, indeed, the creator of my reality. It sounds like your cork is bobbing to the surface -- and now you get to enjoy floating down the river to see where it leads. I'm sending you so much love, friend -- thank you for being here!!
I think it's incredible how you've transformed not only your life in the past ten years, but you've helped (whether knowingly or unknowingly) others to transform their lives as well. I think there are quite a few of us who would not have dated to take those first steps toward transformation without the inspiration they've found in you or your encouragement of them. It's beautiful. 💜
Being introverted and frequently suffering from impostor syndrome, I tend to give myself little pep talks before every market. (I also realized I rely on my version of a power outfit that almost always includes a Youer hoodie or dress. 😄) My pep talks include convincing myself I deserve to be at the market, that my art matters to *someone* (like every kid who feels compelled to bring home any sort of rainbow/queer art or bookmarks, which makes me cry 100% of the time), and that "I can fucking do this."
I just joined my tiny local art council's board of directors yesterday (which involves a funny story I'll have to tell you sometime) and I had to hype myself up about before the meeting. As unqualified as I feel and probably am, who I am as a person is valuable in this instance and I truly believe I can make the art council, their events and impact in the community.. better. And maybe by doing so I can even help make the *community* better. At the very least, I will be making it as gay as I possibly can. 🌈
You are a BRILLIANTLY TALENTED artist (and for anybody who reads this comment, you can see Christina's art here: https://christinalooneyartanddesign.com/ and I am SO UNBELIEVABLY proud of you. I've had the extreme joy of watching your art career bloom over the past few years, and I have to admit that every single time I see you at some type of an art market -- it makes my heart leap with joy for you. As an extroverted-introvert (lol), I know how hard it is to step out of a comfort zone ... and I know how hard it is to put your art into the world for people to see -- it's like taking a slab of your heart and making it visible for the world. But, I promise you, that the BEST things in life happen when we dare to show that part of who we are to others, because it gives everybody else the permission to do the same. There is no greater gift than to witness another human for who they truly are, and you are helping other people do JUST THAT through YOUR art.
I cannot WAIT to hear about the art council -- incredible!! The Arlington Art Council absolutely needs some gay-ness (I am sure of that). And I will do anything I can to help you support the amazing work you are doing!
I have been in a state of anger for a couple of weeks now, and I know it does not serve me in any way. In fact, it has made it that much harder to function day to day and as a newer business owner. I have an appointment with my person (hypnotherapist) tomorrow. The reason for the anger is multi-layered. I have not been doing my morning walks consistently, but today I did. I took a little video of my warm fingers rubbing a frozen leaf and said outloud something to the effect of, "my warm hands are melting this frozen leaf"- I was immediately "schooled" by nature. It was a nudge for me to ease up and try to insert warmth back into my frozen-ish life. I am still processing, but feel it's a start. That is my pep talk. Thank you, friend. I loved the part of your video where you point out the vastness of trees, the Olympics and Rainier and it only being but a drop of the universe!
Beck, I'm so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with some anger, but it sounds like you are doing everything right and taking small steps in directions that feel slightly better, and that's AMAZING. I often think about climbers who ascend a vertical face by holding onto the TINIEST of crystals -- and it reminds me that it doesn't take much to do a 'U-Turn' in our own lives. Walks... dancing... meditation... those are the tiny crystals that we can hold onto that bring us back to who we are. I'm so proud of you, friend and I'm sending you so much love!!
Thank you Anastasia. You have no idea how much I needed to read this and see this message this morning. This one hit me right where I needed it. You're right. Nothing good ever comes out of worrying about something for 15+ hours. Thank you for the reminder that the universe is infinite and that anything can happen at any time.
You are SO VERY WELCOME, friend! This is something that I remind myself ALL THE TIME: anything can happen at any moment and I am open to the infinite possibilities of the universe. I can feel my heart become more receptive in the moment that I send that energy out into the world. I'm so glad that it helped you too! Sending you a lot of love today (and all days).
Your story has parallels with the IFS - Internal Family Systems - model of therapy (I used to think it was therapy for families… but it’s about the parts within ourselves e.g. you mention Stacy as a protector).
I love the imagery of the creativity hose :)
Also here is a mini mini pep talk (inspired by your Kula Cloth holiday sales email)… when I read that your biggest goal was to have fun, I decided to make it my goal for a job interview I had this morning! It worked well!
Morning Ledge Talk sounds like a great name for a podcast series
I can't wait to hear about your job interview!! And I'm so glad that it was fun!
I had never heard of the IFS model of therapy, but I've done a few therapy modalities before that centered around some 'inner child' work as well as 'lifespan integration' (both of which I found very helpful). It's always funny to me when I recognize that 'little' voice still trying to speak up on my behalf, even though it's mostly not helpful at this point - ha!
And I love the Morning Ledge Talk idea -- I might have to do a weekly pep talk for myself up there, it really seems to help me to talk about these ideas!
Thanks so much for reading and for your support, Maria! :)
Dear Anastasia,
You and the crew of Kula Cloth have been bright spots and encouragement this past year as I navigated the waters towards a better life balance, and a MUCH calmer mind and heart. As a result my clients and business are healthier than ever!
This makes me SO HAPPY to hear Tracy -- and I'm so grateful that Kula brought YOU into my life. The better it gets, the better it gets -- I hope that your life, clients and business just keep getting better and better!
Talk about synchronicity and cosmic coincidence!! What are the chances that, while feeling disappointed at not having a temp job for the day, I’d not just read your message but click on a Play button and be magically transported to…huh!! That’s the song that for 33 years now has been my anthem of gratitude and spiritual connection! So my pep talk goes like this: “Hey!! Look at this!! Yet another clear example of how articulate the universe is! Does Amazing Grace open my heart and mind to the reminder that the Universe is full of goodness and possibility, and I’m in the midst of it, too? Yes, it does!And do I keep discovering that, like a cork, I can pop to the top of the river and go with the current, and it always takes me somewhere good? Why, yes!! What a timely reminder!! Thanks, Universe, and thanks, Anastasia! ♥️”
Jess, isn't synchronicity a beautiful thing? For me, when I notice synchronicities, it's always a little hint that I'm in alignment with something good -- a little sign in the universe that I haven't been forgotten and that I am, indeed, the creator of my reality. It sounds like your cork is bobbing to the surface -- and now you get to enjoy floating down the river to see where it leads. I'm sending you so much love, friend -- thank you for being here!!
I think it's incredible how you've transformed not only your life in the past ten years, but you've helped (whether knowingly or unknowingly) others to transform their lives as well. I think there are quite a few of us who would not have dated to take those first steps toward transformation without the inspiration they've found in you or your encouragement of them. It's beautiful. 💜
Being introverted and frequently suffering from impostor syndrome, I tend to give myself little pep talks before every market. (I also realized I rely on my version of a power outfit that almost always includes a Youer hoodie or dress. 😄) My pep talks include convincing myself I deserve to be at the market, that my art matters to *someone* (like every kid who feels compelled to bring home any sort of rainbow/queer art or bookmarks, which makes me cry 100% of the time), and that "I can fucking do this."
I just joined my tiny local art council's board of directors yesterday (which involves a funny story I'll have to tell you sometime) and I had to hype myself up about before the meeting. As unqualified as I feel and probably am, who I am as a person is valuable in this instance and I truly believe I can make the art council, their events and impact in the community.. better. And maybe by doing so I can even help make the *community* better. At the very least, I will be making it as gay as I possibly can. 🌈
Christina,
You are a BRILLIANTLY TALENTED artist (and for anybody who reads this comment, you can see Christina's art here: https://christinalooneyartanddesign.com/ and I am SO UNBELIEVABLY proud of you. I've had the extreme joy of watching your art career bloom over the past few years, and I have to admit that every single time I see you at some type of an art market -- it makes my heart leap with joy for you. As an extroverted-introvert (lol), I know how hard it is to step out of a comfort zone ... and I know how hard it is to put your art into the world for people to see -- it's like taking a slab of your heart and making it visible for the world. But, I promise you, that the BEST things in life happen when we dare to show that part of who we are to others, because it gives everybody else the permission to do the same. There is no greater gift than to witness another human for who they truly are, and you are helping other people do JUST THAT through YOUR art.
I cannot WAIT to hear about the art council -- incredible!! The Arlington Art Council absolutely needs some gay-ness (I am sure of that). And I will do anything I can to help you support the amazing work you are doing!
Love you, friend!!!