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2013~ Live the Dream


~ Lessons

There are many lessons I learned and re-learned this year.  I am excited about the  new year and what it has to offer.

~Fear Management

Fear is real. It has and continues to challenge me to re-discover inner strength.

~Faith vs. Fear

This past year, I was fortunate to package the fear; place it in it's rightful place and permit faith to propel me perpetually forward into new experiences. Some were good experiences and some were not, but all were informative.  I learned that I don't necessarily have to change myself, but sometimes I have to change my environment to be my best self.

~Power of Verbs

Life is about doing, re-doing and un-doing.  It is only through the act of participating fully in life's moment's I have truly come to understand that experience is indeed the best teacher.  By reflecting on experiences honestly; personal awareness can be revealed.  In my opinion, it is what we do with the new found awareness that can make the difference of whether we move to a different level or different space or remain stagnant.  It is our choice.

This year I chose to start swim lessons, complete another degree, start trail running,  ride a mountain bike in the sand and ride a camel; apply to a new job and accept the opportunity; be present to all of those I have met through running, swimming, biking, yoga; support others and accept kind encouragement from mentors, enthusiasts, acquaintances and friends.

I learned there is power in participating; acting, creating~DOING

~Reflections

It is not what we think or what we say, but what we do for self and others that is a true depiction of our authentic self.

Act in a manner that reflects who you are and nothing will need to be said.

Stay curious & active.

2013~Live the Dream


 


 








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