Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary
Always say ‘yes’ to the present moment… Surrender to what is.
Say ‘yes’ to life — and see how life suddenly starts working
for you rather than against you.
~ Eckhart Tolle
I’ve always lived with the fear of failure. Afraid that I didn’t measure up. Afraid that my work wasn’t good enough. Afraid of taking the big leap into the unknown. And this fear has stopped me from saying YES.
So I’ve decided that 2016 is going to be the year of YES!
He is a dull observer whose experience has not taught him the reality and force of magic . . .
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Marie Kondo has been my guide to start bringing magic to my life. Her book, The life-changing magic of tidying has been the spark to motivate me with the first item on my list to begin living a passionate life.
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.
~ John Anster
Nike’s iconic slogan JUST DO IT. is an apt mantra for me — I’m a procrastinator, a perfectionist, and a wallflower. I’ve been reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s book, Big Magic (as well as a half a dozen others) for inspiration and guidance on how to do it — that is, how to get on with living a meaningful, creative life. Well, I could keep reading (as is my tendency) but I’ve made the decision — either do it now or forever wallow in regret.