nine words to live by
nine words.
that inject meaning and inspiration into my very bones. that challenge the most stubborn part of my resistance. that push me over the precipice and invite me to wildly live. "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." ~anais nin these are the words that i need. the words that i turn to again and again.
this favoritest-of-quotes hangs on my wall in its simple black frame. when i'm feeling unsure or fearful about my next move, i whisper it to myself. over and over if necessary.
in less than a year, a new life awaits me in italy. full of the unexpected, the unforeseen, the unknown. but also the unbelievable.
i'm back in the states. and my cozy and familiar lifestyle has now been stamped temporary.
another shift to my outlook. more meaning imbued in each day. nothing taken for granted.
it's not hard though. because, even though they're the same, things feel new. the sensation is interesting and delicious, one i've been unable to summon up without a clear purpose.
my upcoming adventure excites me beyond reason. but fears and doubts still fight for king-of-the-mountain status in my brain. nevertheless, somewhere deep inside me, "i know i was meant to do this" overrides "what the hell am i doing?" every time.
i go on and on and on and on about continuously challenging ourselves. about pushing our limits, striving and risking and chancing and daring. i'm more credible when i do the same.
this thing i'm doing? it's real. it's big and scary and crazy and gutsy. and it will be amazing.
it will be difficult. it will be lonesome. it will be demanding. it will be uncomfortable.
but it will be amazing. and i will do it.
i'm expanding my courage to be the best me. "life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." nine words to live by. ******* my latest column at mindfulist.com is up: The Zest Quest: The Art and Joy of Living a Delightful Life and Finding Your Reason to Be ******* click 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"]
