The Perfection in Our Flaws

“Even the fear of death is nothing compared to the fear of not having lived authentically and fully.” – Frances Moore Lappe 

My twin and I had a birthday a couple of weeks ago and since then I have been doing some soul searching. How do I want to live my life for the next thirty years?  (I don’t really want to stay longer than that. :-))  What story will I tell when I get older?

The answer is, “I want to be the person I have dreamed about all my life.” 

• I want to take chances and leaps of faith. 
• I want to be engaged in conversations with people I may never meet again. 
• I want to be the example of how to have fun and not take this world so seriously. 
• I want to be the one that others are excited to be around.

While contemplating all this, I realized that I have been holding myself back for many years.  I am afraid of not being perfect.  My astrological sign is Virgo and we are truly perfectionists. Often, we stay in our safe environment, continuing to do the things of which we do well.  We do not venture out into unknown territories because we are afraid of what others may think or say.  We also do not know how to handle making mistakes, in our own eyes. Portraying flaws is an unacceptable way to be. In our own minds, we are vicious critics to ourselves.  We hear that voice inside our head that continuously replays every word of what “should” have been different.  It can be quite exhausting and terrifying.

Remember though, this is all inside us.  The world does not end if we say or do something that was not meticulously thought out ahead of time.  What I am discovering is that I am tired of living under my own scrutiny.  I want to do something different.  I am more of afraid of not living life to its fullest, than I am of that voice that does not have a shut off valve.

It is time to be that person that I have always wanted to be!  I can be so introverted, but I have to get out there and make mistakes and let my flaws shine!  There is perfection in the flaws.  I have to stop being afraid.  I must push myself every moment to experience more.  My life will become better and then I am not always hiding from myself.  My perfection comes by living the true version of who I am and letting the world see all of it!

You Are Your Own Nucleus

 

 

Hey! It sure feels good to be on here again. I have missed my blog.  It has been awhile. I have been wrapped up in fun and lots of movement each day, but I haven’t been able to stop long enough to sit and type some of my ideas out on the computer. Well, now it is time!

 

I had a thought the other day about how much of our life we use in trying to please or help other people. We are very socially oriented and it seems we play that out by structuring our time around others and what will make them happy. While doing this, we have a tendency to completely negate what is best for ourselves. We are lost to how important “self” is. We don’t realize that “You are your own nucleus”. We are our own core in which all else revolves. If we do not focus first on our center and what energizes it, then we will have nothing of importance to send out to the World. We have a responsibility to put our own self first and to love and honor that which we see inside. We must start there for nourishment and guidance and where to pay attention to what feels good from our Soul. All else will gently smooth itself out and you will discover how bright your own light can shine. It is at this point, that you will have something to offer to others. Your example of BEING you and spotlighting your own nucleus will expand the goodness of the Universe. It will show others how they can find happiness within themselves. It will also attract to us those that do not “need” us in a debilitating way. Instead, we will begin to see people come into our lives with the same focus, strength, and vitality. We will feel fresh and alive and they will too. If we really want to help others, then maybe we should start our day by looking into a mirror and saying to the person we see, “Namaste”. The greatness of who I am sees the greatness of who you are. The more we love ourselves, the more we give it to others. You are your own nucleus.

Nucleus (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

(Photo credit: Accio)

Hello world!

 

Welcome to my blog! I am excited to write and discover more of myself as I share part of my soul with you. I look forward to us expanding together!

 

You are magic Inspirational Quotes Qiqi Emma January 18, 201018 (Photo credit: stevendepolo)