Wow-it’s been a while! I promise- I haven’t disappeared entirely off the face of the earth. To be honest, the busyness of the past few months left me in a bit of a whirlwind, and so I took a bit of a hiatus from blog posts. If you follow along on my Facebook and Instagram pages, you knew that I was very much alive and well!
Well, I’ll jump right into it. The same theme seems to be popping up everywhere lately. I’m not sure if it’s a theme of the New Year or the Universe pushing me to reflect + write on a certain area, but here it is-
You’re searching for your passion.
You know, that one key ingredient that is supposed to magically piece your life together? That one piece of the puzzle that makes you think your life is currently incomplete without it. Let me say that I think we put way too much emphasis on this one passion. We’re constantly searching for it which is completely taking away from your power within the moment. You’re searching. Racking your mind. Comparing yourself to the author of your favourite blog who seems to have it all together and makes a killing doing what she does. Hey- maybe she does, and that’s wonderful! But what’s the problem with this?
You feel like shit.
Let’s face it-ruminating over where you are (or where you aren’t) is not getting you anywhere. I promise that if you follow these tips, you’ll turn things around for yourself:
Stop searching, and start living. Begin bringing your awareness back into the space that you’re in. I come back to this question constantly, because I don’t think we dwell here nearly as much as we need to-
What can you do at this very moment that will bring you enjoyment, peace, and pure happiness?
BE MORE YOU, and be it consistently. I know some of you may be rolling your eyes at that phrase. Yeah yeah, nothing I haven’t heard before. Perhaps you’re right. But, like many of us, you may have dimmed the light on who you truly are, and have instead replaced it with an auto-pilot version of yourself. When I say that you’ve dimmed your light, I mean that you likely don’t take part in what truly breathes life into you. Or, if you’re still heading to spin class, taking the interior design course, and trying new recipes, chances are you’re just going through the motions with them. So, what do you truly enjoy? What hobbies have always seemed appealing to you but you’ve never actually tried out? Start there, and when you get going, be ALL there.
Make a list. I have to admit, I’m a list girl. Without thinking too much about this, write down absolutely everything that brings you joy, love, happiness…basically, whatever feeling it is you’re looking for! This could include writing down something as seemingly small as enjoying a delicious panini to enjoying playing board games, cooking, a particular type of magazine, certain people, classes, exercises, and more! Then, after a few weeks, look for a theme, or enjoy the variety. Let that list lead you.
There you go. Simple? Yes. Easy? Not necessarily. Work with where you are and move forward with patience, peace, and love for yourself.
Because you deserve it. <3