In a moment #77
Hey hey,
I’m back at it again. If you’ve been on this journey with me for a while, you may have noticed I move in seasons with expression. I’ll show up weekly, and then a few weeks (or months) might pass without a reflection.
There were points where I felt self-conscious about these rhythms. I felt like I wasn’t doing it right. A case of the “shoulds” would surface.
I should be dedicated.
I should be consistent.
I certainly should not miss months of posting.
Fortunately, I stopped shoulding all over myself and instead got comfortable with these seasons. I recognized and accepted that I move through periods of growth, periods of sharing and periods of rest.
And so I’m here again and trying something a bit different this go-around. I’m leaning a bit more into the audio vs. written form. I’m not saying I’m starting a podcast, but I’m also not saying I’m not. I guess I’m not quite ready to put a label on this experiment. And so this week, you have some thoughts from me in audio form. I share a bit more about the cycle I’m currently moving through as well as some thoughts on choice. The choice that we have in each moment to respond to the world around us. And the challenges that can often accompany making these choices.
I also share a poem, which I’ve included below:
Walk Slowly | Danna Faulds
It only takes a reminder to breathe,
a moment to be still, and just like that,
something in me settles, softens, makes
space for imperfection. The harsh voice
of judgment drops to a whisper and I
remember again that life isn’t a relay
race; that we will all cross the finish
line; that waking up to life is what we
were born for. As many times as I forget,
catch myself charging forward
without even knowing where I’m going,
that many times I can make the choice
to stop, to breathe, and be, and walk
slowly into the mystery.
Well, that’s it for now. I hope you listen. And if you do, I’d LOVE to hear what you think, what it sparks for you and anything else that you feel compelled to share.
As always, ✌🏻 & 💗