That’s a rhetorical question…kinda.
I’m not really asking, since I believe it is. But do you? I guess that’s a legit question. Do you think the Universe is listening to you?
I just received a book I ordered for myself around the holiday’s. I was hoping it would be the book I was wishing for…and although I am only 2 chapters in, I think it’s exactly what I was looking for. A fresh start to the year always makes me happy. And I’m even happier when the year starts with good intentions, a solid plan for accomplishments and a path to get there. The path doesn’t have to be straight and paved and free of obstacles or forks…those are all part of the Journey too.
The book is Get Rich Lucky Bitch! By Denise Duffield-Thomas. It’s certainly not just about accumulating a huge amount of financial wealth. It’s more of a self discovery book to help you achieve your goals and dream the big dreams. That’s the part I am loving. Inspiration!
Again, I’m only 2 chapters in, so I can’t say it’s the best book I have ever read and it changed my life, but I can definitely say I was excited to sit down and read it tonight. (Then I remembered I forgot to post a blog post yesterday….so I took a book break). And yes…My Joy Tree is twinkling…it’s staying up until I am ready to take it down. It’s not my official Christmas tree so I feel no bad luck…just happiness seeing it glow in the room.
Backing up to my Universe conversation. I’m not one for reciting mantras in the mirror, although I do have a few sayings that I love to whisper to myself in my head…I think that counts. Even though I don’t practice actually speaking mantras, or meditate regularly, I do give some time each day to focus on what brings me joy and how I can do more of those things to get even more Joy. Is there ever enough Joy in your life?
As I got off my Yoga mat today, I immediately went to my new Planner and opened the hard cover and flipped to the stickers section and proceeded to put a sticker on today’s Yoga practice on my bulletin board. I think that’s a form of talking to the Universe. Would I be so diligent about not missing a day if I hadn’t made a promise to myself, told others so they could hold me accountable and also printed the calendar and treated myself to stickers? (I’m 46 not 6…but stickers are still fun!)
Maybe…but I feel like I put processes in place so I would keep myself on track to the goal that no one really cares about, but me. Every day I say (sometimes out loud), I have to do my Yoga Practice today. Am I telling the Universe so I will get on my mat? What would the Universe do if I didn’t follow through? I’m not tempting fate. I said I would do it, so I do.
I listened to one of my favourite Podcasts tonight while I made dinner. The Portrait System Podcast hosted by Nikki Closser. Sue Bryce was the guest and she always blows my mind with motivation and inspiration. You don’t need to be passionate about Photography to be inspired by her. She’s a force of energy and determination…you can feel her passion and purpose when you listen to her speak.
To summarize the hour and a bit podcast episode…you attract what you put energy into. And just like that….I am going back to my book and my Blueberry Cheesecake.
Hope you find Joy this week and spread it like glitter to everyone you see (or reach out to online as that’s the reality right now).
Xo
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