This evening while I was writing in my diary, I sat outside to savor the serene summer twilight - finally a bit "cooler" than its been. And as I worked through the things that currently complicate my life, I came to a realization...a realization that has been yearning to be discovered.
Through the rocky waves I felt like I was riding this summer, I realized there was no point to let myself fall to into their troughs - rather I should be riding their crests. As I'm trying to grow the beauty within my dream lifestyle, why should I be "contending"? There is no one who is intentionally trying to take it from me...
In order for my dreams to come into fruition, I need to cultivate and nurture the beauty of the journey. There may be possibilities out there but I have faith that the beautiful moments of each day will light my path.
From now on, I will share one beautiful moment of each day on my path to realizing my dreams. Instead of getting so defensive, I will instead build upon the positive...after all, I've always been an optimist at heart:-)
1) I started this more positive and balanced lifestyle doing yoga this morning in Water Park - a short 5 minute walk from my apartment in Crystal City. The interjecting sounds of the morning's commute were drowned out by the fountain that my friend Josie called "absolutely beautiful" yesterday :-). As the sun came up, I felt confident and ready to start the day.
(Once you start searching for the most beautiful moment of your day, you realize how many moments you have to pick from!)
:) You are so right Jen. I think like most people I do get caught up in all the negatives forgetting to appreciate the positive things that happened in a day or the fact that I'm currently on a beautiful island where its so sunny and amazing! I'm starting to feel better already :D
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Haha, I love you Simone. Yes, you are on a beautiful island!!! I'm totally coming to visit sometime!
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