behind courage there is love
Oops. Yes. So late on this one.
PRETTY THINGS
So, a simple one. Make or create something pretty. Something that's quick, easy and pretty so it makes you smile and makes you feel good. That's it.
Or, as always draw, write, paint or twirl pretty.
In Love and Pretty,
Yasmeen
Song: Bossa Nova by Dave Brubeck
Vibe: Pretty and fun
Special: Bought myself pretty flowers
Thanx: To DB.
COURAGE
I wonder what it would be like to draw courage or to create a dance around it? Would you whirl around with scarves? Would you jump up and down? Is courage running up a lot of steps like in Rocky?
Is it sitting there for a long long time, till your wrist hurts, writing and expressing pain and sorrow? Is it sitting there writing about great successes, about times when you stepped forward in courage?
Would you draw? Paint? Scribble? Stand on your head?
Or, just whirl around with your "cape," from the first Expressive Exercise a few weeks ago, screaming "I am courage. I am courage. I have no fear. I have no fear."
Just play with it. See what comes out. See what comes to mind.
In Love and Playing,
Yasmeen
Song: Nocturne by Rolf Levland (Secret Garden)
Vibe: Kinda intense and wondering
Special: Learning to accept those who do not understand me. It's okay...I think. LOL!
Thanx: KT for her amazing week of videos. Makes so much sense.
Musing: These tags continue to amuse me. Day trip. Hunh???
And a littl oops....thought I posted a while back. Oops.
Actually, I do. I smile and giggle quite a bit. I know it's not really a grown up thing to do but I do it anyway.
Here's a little levity heading into the weekend. Video from another fond childhood memory.
It's okay to laugh.
It's okay to giggle.
It's okay to feel good.
In Love and Giggles,
Yasmeen
Song: Hakuna Matata from The Lion King
Vibe: Chill calm and ease.
Special: Really awesome meditation today. All about the love all around us. Always there. Waiting and wanting to get in.
Thanx: To scheduling challenges. I think sometimes things work out as they are meant to but maybe not necessarily according to schedule.
I LOVE TO...
What do you love to do? What do you like to do? What do you kinda sorta maybe okay might...yes, that's too many words. What do you like and love to do?
Sometimes, we have a lot on our minds. Like a lot. Like a whole big chunk of lots and then we simply don't take the time for ourselves to switch gears, quiet our minds, and allow other thoughts to come in. Maybe thoughts about what we love or like. Maybe even who we love or like.
One of the reasons creativity and expression be can of benefit is not just because it's a distraction but because it can free the mind, allowing more purposeful thoughts to come in. For some of us it can be something we find we are good at. At the end of the expressive process, there are tangible results. Results that can help to move us forward in our courageous steps.
Hey, I'm good at this. Hey, I feel better. Hmm, now what else can I try that I wasn't so sure about?
Thoughts, issues and concerns that circle in the mind take up a lot of space and energy. This is energy that can be used to move forward creativity and creative options. Options are choices. Perhaps a topic for a later time.
Some of you may not wish to pick up a pen, brush or crayon. Some may not want to type or journal. But, some may just want to stack dishes nice and neatly. If that's you, at the end, admire your creative expression. Sit back and enjoy the rest of your day.
In Love and Expression,
Yasmeen
Song: Free Your Mind by En Vogue
Mood: Strong sleepy dancing
Special: Sleep. Woke up great. Groovy meditations this week.
Thanx: To RG for the lovely feedback.
I AM A HERO IN MY SOUL
This is a writing prompt designed for expression. You don't have to do it. You can blow it off. You can sit down and write with pen, pencil, crayon, chalk. Whatever you want. You can just draw. You can throw a table cloth or robe over your shoulders and run around your home space. Whatever you want. Just express but most importantly have fun. Do it because it feels right. I started big with this one. Future prompts might be smaller or easier but for some of you this will be exactly where you want to start. For some of you this may be exactly what you want to express in any form you choose. I certainly hope that this is fun and feels good to you. Happy Sunday!!!
In Love and Creativity,
Yasmeen
Mood: Curious and a little anxious this morning
Song: Titanium by David Guetta featuring Sia
Special: Happy to be sharing this new adventure with you
Thanx: To my honey for my first comment.
A little motivation heading into the weekend. Just start where you are. It doesn't matter. Where you are is pretty goshed darned good. And pretty wonderful. As are you. So...start where you are.
In Love and Courage,
Yasmeen
Song: Whatever You Like by T.I.
Mood: Tired but feeling good and strong
Thanx: To SP for her immediate help. Meant a lot.
Special: Amazing meditation today. Felt super calm and even.
Excitement. Anticipation. Feeling good and excited about the possibilities of this blog. This blog entry is entitled, Love's Courage Takes Flight because this is what came to me in meditation. Sometimes I meditate. It so so so quiets my very active mind. Today's imagery was especially lovely as it had hearts and rainbows and gardens and then this massive massive eagle that just took flight. That is when I knew I just needed to sit down and start. I was ready.
But being ready doesn't always happen on schedule. It does not happen because I write it down on a piece of paper. Believe me, I tried. Oh did I try. It does not happen through sheer will or wishing. I tried those as well. Something just shifts and you're ready.
My story is that of courage.
It's about taking chances and moving past my comfort zone, way way past my comfort zone. And then kinda sorta being okay with it. And then retreating and regrouping again until it's time to go forward. Usually, I just get the urge or the inkling or a burst of energy, not unlike today, and I just start. I just go for it.
Not unlike the imagery in recent meditations, the path was open. It just came through as open; go through now.
Over time I hope to share bits and pieces about courage, taking chances and moving beyond comfort levels, but gently so as not to rock the boat too much. You definitely want to make some ripples, though.
There are times when you start big, you just take a leap. And there are times when you start small. Just where you are at. You will know what's right for you. You will know when you are ready. You will know when it feels right. But always try to take that first step, even when your mind tries to override you.
Love is expansive. If you can get into that expansive space first, you might find it to be just a little bit easier.
In Love and Flight,
Yasmeen
Song: This Shirt by Mary Chapin Carpenter
Vibe: Really really good.
Thanx: HD for checking on me. SS for her smiling disposition.
Special: Just starting. The vibe. The ease.
