Hey there!
This week I’d like to share with y’all how freeing it can be to be unapologetically YOURSELF!
Perhaps, some of you have been letting that freak flag of yours fly since day one. If so, then rock on! But... for those of you who aren't quite sure if you've let go of that awful thing known as our, "ego" -- then let me tell you that it’s time you do.
Our egos only bring out the worst in us- the traits we possess that we despise the most (our jealousy, fearfulness, insecurity, etc.)
My proposal for the week is to find some ways in which you can leave your ego behind!
Perhaps by...
ENCOURAGING THE CHILD INSIDE.
Why are kids the only ones allowed to take things not as seriously?
Whatever happened to our ability to just “play?"
Ways to loosen up and embrace the inner child:
- Build a kick*** fort with your friends outdoors, and spend the entire afternoon doing random cool stuff in it.
- Bring on the scavenger hunts!
- Go to DRAQ QUEEN BINGO (You will not regret it.)
- Karaoke (It doesn't matter how tone-deaf or intoxicated you are, just sing.)
- Play some great old-school board games (i.e- Sorry, Twister, Battleship, Scattergories, Blokus)
CREATING FREELY.
Don’t think about how something must turn out. Just let your mind and heart drive whatever it is you want to write, paint, sculpt, or build.
- *Read “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear” by Elizabeth Gilbert. It’s an awesome book that helped me understand that I mustn't put pressure on my art, and to just create because I like to create.
- Be MESSY with your work. Paint utter nonsense. Put on some jams and get lost in the beautiful process of creation.
LETTING YOUR HANDS AND FEET GET DIRTY.
I have become a firm believer in the healing benefits of just placing one's bare feet on the earth each day and feeling it's incredible magical vibrations.
This is called "grounding." Here are two great articles about grounding here and right here.
OR
Just go outside. Connect with your surroundings Bike, run, hike, kayak, swim,walk, ski, whatever you want!
RIDE SOLO.
Go on an adventure with yourself.
A nice meditative walk in the woods?
Eat a delicious meal all by yourself. (No cell phone, no conversations, just focus on you and the food. Go slow. Take in the amazing aroma, texture, taste, and sight of your food.)
Perhaps we avoid spending time alone with ourselves because, our culture encourages extroverts more so than introverts.
OR
Maybe we are afraid to have to confront our inner thoughts and emotions. Whatever it may be, I believe it's important to have time to ourselves every day where we can reflect and be present with how we are feeling
That's all I got for today.
Shed the ego and embrace your true spirit.
As always, I am sending love, light, & peace your way!
-e.e
