face that mountain.
there are days, sometimes weeks, even months . . . i just feel tired.
sad, old, a bit used up. off my rhythm.
i don't eat well or exercise enough, my health is compromised, my hair lacks luster.
and there are no new ideas.
i can't make decisions quickly or easily. i forget and screw up and speak out of turn.
my head aches, throbbing with knowledge i cannot shape or alter. and my eyes literally feel as if they've seen too much of the world.
the sparkle i count on to sustain me is missing.
my emotions, interests, dreams, and thoughts are all over the place. the wish to rein them in, to harness a few, is great.
during these times, i need sleep. i need the familiar faces of people i love. i need gentle touches. i need to wrap myself in comfort and let my mind wander where it may, not forcing its performance.
silence. wholeness. rest.
i forgive myself the unfinished laundry, the impatience with an aging dad, my untouched work.
the feeble attempts to change what cannot be changed. the inability to erase errors and mistakes.
still so much to do and see and experience, to capture and become. will i have the energy required to contain it all? will i emerge victorious in the end?
here are five quotes that help me through these dry spells, these stumbling blocks in my sinuous journey. because i will of course continue.
i never really imagined otherwise.
arise. climb the stairs. soak up the sunshine.
maneuver the twists and turns. prevent capsizing. always move away from the shore.
don't waste your time chasing perfection. realize your unique abilities. strive to be your very best self.
keep going. begin again. never give up.
recognize the challenges before you. find the strength inside of you. face that mountain. how do you encourage yourself? ******* click below to receive my studio notes in your inbox each week. (and get my complimentary guide to the essence7 journey as my gift to you!) [maxbutton id="1"]
