Day 3,298

Growth:

I’m not sure where to start on this one this evening, my brain is still reeling from so many excellent, insightful, uncomfortable, and useful ideas today!

If I were to distill the entire experience of today into one lesson for my future self to remember, it would likely be this…

There will always be too much going on to leave for an event like this. There will never be a good time to step away for training. There will always be too many other tasks which seem more urgent. There will usually be times your touch of social anxiety and self confidence try to talk you out of going. Take a deep breath, know you need this, know you will grow through this, know you will be better able to live into your purpose as a result of this. Know your soul will be filled by this, your spirit rekindled. Whatever the little voice in the back of your head tells you, take time to step back and invest in yourself. Make space to spend time with others, time alone, and time focused on becoming a better you. You will never regret it. Go.

Appreciation:

Finding kindred spirits and knowing you are not alone. Throughout life it seems there are moments in which we find connection never imagined at just the times we need to help remember that those fellow souls are always around us, we need only look for them. So grateful for the conversations had today to help me find more of my people!

Presence:

The moment I let myself lower my emotional guards to be open with a friend. That feeling of vulnerability, opening myself up, and sharing. So nerve wracking, so liberating. Always grateful for the sensation afterward, the opportunity to let the pressure off, to allow others to help carry my burden. Humbling, fulfilling, inspiring, and joyful all at once. Connectedness.

Thanks!!!