"You Cannot Steal My Joy" Weekly Wisdom

 

Tell me in this moment, what is bringing you joy?

A lot has happened over the past couple weeks. Many of us are feeling certain ways and I respect all of those feelings. I also respect my own and choose to focus the most on my feelings versus the feelings of others. Each day, even with others around us, we are always with ourselves 100% of the time. We cannot escape ourselves. 

There will always be things happening in the world, our friends and families worlds and our own worlds. How we make our own world - that should be our focus. Create a space for yourself to host your feelings and thoughts, learn, grow, cry, laugh, be angry and be happy. 

Create a world where you always find joy in each day, regardless of the outside noise. 

No one, can ever steal my daily joy. 

Do not let anyone try and steal yours. 

#realization | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

~AE

"Best Days Ahead" Weekly Wisdom

 

How are you feeling about the present?

Tell me. How is everything going for you as of late?  What are you experiencing in this season of your life?  Isn't it wild how time flies when you are having fun but time slows down when you may be in the thick of some not-so-fun times. Wouldn't it be great if we could just see what the future looks like so we know we would have confidence of getting through shitty moments?

Time to channel a little perspective:  our best moments have not even happened yet. 

We have to go through the shitty moments so the best moments can happen. The shitty moments give us perspective and resilience. They help us learn to feel deeply and to give us the strength to keep moving forward. When you feel like you are standing still just know the best is yet to come for you. And remember, the best does not have to be grand moments. It can be tiny moments of lovely things adding up to days, weeks, months and years. 

Always be in the present and always be aware there are beautiful things ahead. 

#realization | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

AE

"Don't Be Sad" Weekly Wisdom

 

What is one thing that makes less sad?

I am not sure if it's the shift if the weather during this time of year but I have felt the shift in my mood. Maybe a little more moments of being blue or a little sad have crept into life lately and I try my hardest everyday to kick it to the curb. I cannot pinpoint what it is but I know I need to make a conscience effort to try and understand what it is. 

To understand, I must reflect on what is happening around me and within me.  Reflection is hard because I cannot find time to do it. The "power in the pause" is the real deal - there is no excuse to finding the time to tap into emotions and how we feel. Insert habit stacking. This past weekend, I realized what little things help shift my mood and help me pause. I really enjoy getting a coffee at a local coffee shop for myself. Don't get me wrong, I love grabbing it WITH friends - but there is something about the solo coffee trip and then coming home and being in the quiet by just sitting at my dining table. Just that small act changes my whole mood and mindset. I was 40 something years old when I learned this about myself. 

It can be anything in your life you do for yourself to help you find the time to reflect. Reflect on your life, your needs, your happiness, your sadness - whatever you need to focus on. And believe me, there is plenty of things you need to focus on involving you and ONLY YOU. 

#realization | #EmbraceTheHellYeah

AE