34 notations, lessons, observations and gold found.
*In no particular order.
Pursue the deep, the wonder and the voiceless…there is always gold in what has not yet been given light.
Anyone that leaves you behind has lost the plot. Their time in your story has passed and if they resurface, only you can say if they belong in the new pages of your story or not.
Resist the temptation to repeat old patterns / ways of connecting. You do it different.
No one wants to leave you. They simply haven’t healed themselves enough to stay.
You have the strongest ties to the ones that will be there for the worst of it all. Give those ties a tug when needed. They’ll be there.
Your bit of earth is rich and vibrant. Watch it grow and cultivate it during the quiet seasons. Quiet doesn’t mean fallow.
Everything that is inside you that tells you are unintelligent is a lie. Your intelligence moves mountains not only outwardly but on the insides of others. Don’t hide your processing and thoughts. It’s your calling to share.
Celebrate every win. Don’t shy away from being proud.
Listen to your gut. It has never steered you wrong.
If you thought ‘family’ was a word to pitch your tent to, think again. Learn. Connect and learn again.
Lean not on others, but stand upright on the two feet you were given.
Take up space and hold space in every room you walk into.
Reject every 'othering’ narrative that seeks to control a room.
Embrace the woman and mothering ways that only you uniquely inhabit.
Work on what you are aware of, stay learning and work some more.
Be the friend you need and want… but draw the line at being used and sucked dry.
Process every wound and give it air. Work to find it’s best healing and do not deny its presence and process.
Expect more from yourself. You are already capable of more than you realize.
If you were told to let someone else do it in your childhood / young adult years, give it a go alone. See if you are capable. (you probably are.)
Drive. Stay independant. Never let fear drive the car.
Dress to please you and how you want to present yourself. Not for anyone else.
When faced with misogyny / sexual misconduct, do not accept the blame. Call out the toxic patriarchy and let your words speak for themselves.
Stay courageous, vulnerable and open….and share when you feel safe.
Rather than letting them define you, define yourself.
Travel when it suits you. If it doesn’t, don’t. If it does, do.
You always know when it’s time for a change. Your restless heart beat will let you know.
Others won’t be ready for your changes, but you will be. Let that be enough.
Protect your independence and ability to stand on your own two feet. Question anyone who wants to make you dependant.
Question anyone who puts you on a pedestal.
“Just between us” is a death sentence.
Move your body. You will always feel better after.
Anyone you have loved has gotten a glimpse of heaven through your love…don’t discredit your heart and what you have given.
Stay witty. You are a firecracker and they love that about you. (& it keeps you alive for yourself)
Stay you. Stay Amy freaking Grace.