My Top 5 Birthday Thoughts

Hello, my favorite readers!

I celebrated another trip around the Sun this week, and I filled the day with all the things I consider sweet and sacred. I slept in until I woke up naturally, went to my favorite yoga class, treated myself to a decadent coffee and then sat down for a little reflection.

I meditated on a few things I’ve learned and the things that I’m grateful for — small things, big things, lots of medium ones too. I posted this on Instagram and it received such a wonderful response, I thought perhaps a few might resonate with you.

Here are my Top 5 birthday thoughts:

1. LOVE is literally EVERYTHING. It is why we are here — to learn how to give and receive love unconditionally. The more you put out into the world, the more you will get back in return. Literally giving love out on a daily basis. It’s about learning to see every situation with love instead of fear. Understanding that the things that happen in our lives are happening for us, not to us. So wrap yourself in love, a little more each day as you learn to love yourself unconditionally. Then wrap others up in it too.
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2. FEAR is the biggest LIFE SUCK ever! Feel the fear and then do it anyway! Fear is something we all deal with, often on a daily basis. Whenever we are faced with doing something new, something outside our comfort zone, something that feels strange — and therefore, scary. Most of the time, the fear isn’t even real. It’s some made up thing in our head. We look at the situation and assume the absolute worst possible outcome, then completely paralyze and stress ourselves out because of it — all from an imagined thing! I am 100% convinced that the more we push through our fears, the more confident, happier, successful we will be — and the more joyful life we will have.
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3. Have FUN!! Don’t take everything so fucking seriously! Make fun of yourself, be weird, be quirky, let yourself be loose. Laugh a lot. Loud, big belly laughs. Life is meant to be good for us; life is meant to be joyful. Do things that bring you joy on a daily basis and never feel guilty about it. Make a list of little things that bring you joy. Keep it on your phone and return to this list whenever you’re feeling depleted, run down, stressed, anxious, or just need a little pick me up. Do a few things on the list, or just one, that bring more joy to your daily life. I promise, your life will open up in ways you never imagined.
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4. LISTEN, and I mean really listen, to what your body is saying. Your body is never wrong. It will always tell you what you need if you just get quiet and connect. If your body is giving you signals like bad digestion, sleeplessness or brain fog, don’t rationalize or justify it. Ever. If something isn’t right with your physical health, your relationship(s) or your work — your body will always let you know. Don’t ever ignore it! Your body is so much wiser than you will ever be. Always.
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5. CHANGE is ALWAYS GOOD because it means you are moving forward in life. When I take a good hard look back on the times I was most fearful of change — ending a relationship, moving, leaving a work situation, starting a new project — those changes were always for the best, and I always wished I had made them sooner! Forward movement is always the best route.

And as a bonus, SHARE! Share your love, share your laughter, share your wisdom, and most importantly, share your TRUTH! Be completely, utterly and openly you. Be the real you.

Now that’s true love. ????

Have anything to add to this list yourself? Or thoughts on any of the ones I mentioned above? As always, I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!

LOVE + a piece of gluten-free cake!