What I learned in Blooming…
Today is Friendly Friday.
My lesson is about finding your tribe.
I am finding myself in a transition full of new opportunities for growth and development. I was not seeking these changes, but life often finds new possibilities if you are open to hearing and listening.
Part of this transition involves being open to leaning on my tribe. This is a new place for me. I am so blessed to have a tribe of amazing women who support, love, and guide me in becoming my best self. But I had to learn to relinquish my inner fear and need for control to allow my people to support me fully.
Recently, I invited my mentor to come to my hometown to do a book reading for her new book. I invited my friends to support this event. Words cannot express my sincere appreciation for my tribe. When I asked for support, they did not let me down. They came from near and far to be there for me. I was thankful for their love, responsiveness, care, and support. For me – WOW!! WOW - They did not let me down.
I did not realize what a real friend was in my darkest days. I was afraid to trust and believe in many people. I was looking for disappointment because I was used to seeing that. But I found my soul’s purpose. I found self-love, and I began to seek out positive energy in every aspect of my life. I became the friend I wanted. As my soul grew, I found my tribe – my people.
I learned that finding my people meant I had first to find myself. So be true to yourself. Be who you are genuinely supposed to be.
Today, ask yourself about your tribe. Are you surrounded by people who love and support you? Are they people you can count on to tell you what you sometimes do not want to hear? If you need to find a new tribe, my lesson is - to work on your own soul’s bloom first, and your tribe will come.
Be on the lookout for My Soul In Bloom February Podcast - All of the flowers of tomorrow are in all of the seeds of today. It is a message about living the rest of your life for your soul’s purpose.
What I learned in Blooming…
Today is Mentoring Monday.
My lesson is about “it ain’t over ’til it’s over.”
I realize my grammar is incorrect, but my lesson is a memory from the Lenny Kravitz song by the same name.
Listening to that song reminded me that each day is a new beginning. My life is not over until it is over.
Each day, I can choose to start over, start something new, or linger where I am.
My choices are not inherently good or bad; they are my choices for today.
Even in my most challenging moments, when I was at my lowest, I had terrific mentors who gave me this sage advice – do not be afraid to start over.
I try not to get down on myself when something does not work for me. Or at least, I try not to stay down on myself for too long. I try not to see it as a mistake or failure. I try to see my mistakes as a lesson and an opportunity to learn and grow.
I choose each day with my purpose in mind. Some days are better than others, but each day offers me a new start. With each new day, I see it as an opportunity to start over.
Each day, I start over by reminding myself that I am good enough; I have a good heart and a willingness to be a blessing. I start each day focused on my soul’s purpose, and I choose to pursue my path for being.
My mentoring lesson for today is to ask yourself – How is your life working for you? In your inner truth, do you need to work on something for yourself?
Today is a good day to start over and do something different. It does not have to be a significant life change. You can start small, and you can start over as many times as you need to do so.
Remember, it ain’t over ’til it’s over. You are reading my post, so it ain’t over. You can start again. Today can be your new beginning.
What I learned in Blooming…
Today is Take Care Tuesday.
My lesson is about being grateful in the “letting go.”
Life can be difficult for so many at the start of the holiday season. As I sit here thinking about my life, I must give thanks for what was, what is, and what will be. But that is easier said than done.
I understand that stress often comes with holiday gatherings. Grief and remembrance come with memories of loved ones departed. And often, frustration comes with the financial burdens of the season.
But I learned that letting go of things that hurt my soul has been my turning point to finding peace, joy, and happiness.
Today, I am happier than I have been in years. I can’t change my past. My finances are what they are. My mother will be forever in my heart.
Today, I ask you to take a moment and let go of the past (even for just a moment), be thankful for what you have, and look forward to new beginnings.
I am so thankful for My Soul In Bloom. I can connect with each of you in a meaningful way. You are amazing. Take care of yourself during this holiday season.
What I learned in Blooming…
Today is Wake Up Wednesday.
My lesson is about being your own cheerleader.
Being able to acknowledge my self-worth has been a long journey for me. I spent too much time seeking and waiting for affirmation from others. I always needed someone else to reassure me that I was good enough.
But through time, I put in the work to find wholeness. I gradually realized that I became enough when I actually believed I was enough. I began believing in myself and found that I did not need anyone else to affirm my worth. Now, I am my own best cheerleader.
My Soul in Bloom is my effort to take care of my soul, believe in who I am and what I bring to the table, and freely share what I learned with others.
Today, you do not need anyone else to realize your worthiness. Plant your own garden. Acknowledge your greatness and watch your soul bloom.
What I learned in Blooming…
Today is Thoughtful Thursday.
My lesson is about letting your enough be enough.
Although my children are grown, I still feel pressure to go overboard in holiday spending. It has taken me years to realign that pressure to focus solely on the intent of the holiday season. But now, I do not give in to that pressure.
My metamorphosis from “Christmas spending” to celebrating the spirit of the holidays with gratitude, love, and grace allowed me to find real peace and self-acceptance.
For me, the stressor of the holidays came from within. If I was not careful, I became susceptible to the media push to spend, spend, and spend more. When I bought (literally) into the commercialization of Christmas, I still had an inferiority complex because I could not do it all.
If I lived with the perfect Instagram photos and wonderful Facebook moments, I would always come up with deficiencies. I could never be enough.
So, I committed to myself and that I was enough. During the holidays, I have to remind myself of that fact.
Ask yourself this question, are you trying to keep up with the perfect picture of the holidays? If you are, today is the day to remind yourself that perfection is a myth and you do not have to do it all. Let your enough be enough.