Simple {Freedom} Friday

Simple Freedom Friday is evolving.  I've created an inspiration board on Pinterest full of gentle nudges and soul stroking reminders.  I'll be adding more and more, so I hope that you will repin and share the love with anyone that you think would benefit.  I love it when my friends send me inspirational goodies & yours will too.  We all need these reminders -- and often.    

If you're new to my blog, Simple Freedoms are truths that I share to celebrate what happiness means to me -- gratitude, self-expression, peace, beauty and more more more.  If you'd like to participate on your blog, simply create your own Simple Freedom Friday post talking about something that makes you feel happy and free then leave a comment here that includes the link to your post.

 

Click the jump for today's Simple Freedom message...

I'm not sure how we all manage to do it. 

Most of us go through life hiding the most beautiful, unique aspects of ourselves.  I feel like I've been doing this my whole life.   Self-consciousness and the fear of being misunderstood or undervalued causes us to blend in and lean towards what feels safe.

Here's the thing:  That special thing you are hiding because you think it will be rejected is the very thing that could be loved beyond your wildest dreams and it could be the very reason why you are Here. On this Earth. At. All.

What I'm experiencing right now in this very moment in my life is that when you make a serious commitment to yourself to live mind, soul and body in your truth -- things start happening and shifting and making sense. It happens in layers, not all at once. Here's how you can help yourself to break out of your shell, begin sharing your gifts and living what you love:

* Tell people what you're into.  Share your interests and talents so you can attract people, opportunities and experiences that inspire you.

* Don't focus on the people who don't get it. But also, don't project your insecurity onto others.  'No on understands me!' is a slippery slope of victim talk.

* Know that the initial discomfort is temporary and you'll get used to putting yourself out there.  Focus on your message, not on yourself.

* Keep trying things.  Don't expect to get everything right the first time. Don't expect to be confident the first time either.

* Educate yourself and be resourceful.  Never say you can't because you don't know how.

* Think of yourself as a vehicle for your gift.  Love this quote from Marianne Williamson, "You are the faucet, God is the water."  

 

I hope you will continue with me on this journey!  Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing.  xo