Photo of the Day: Hi Girl, by C.A. MacConnell
Oftentimes, in the morning, I'll hear an internal critic, and it also sets fear rolling. It's a harsh voice, one that doesn't help. I know where it comes from and man, it's hard to not hear it. See, I'm already a hard worker and "over-doer." There's been so much going on in the past couple of years and when I think back, it's amazing I'm here, rolling along, writing to you. And I realize that others may have just as much happening, even if they don't show it on the outside. I am learning to let go of that harsh voice, because it's mean and unnecessary. In reality, I am working my ass off in every way, and I always have.
What I need are those around me who are loving, caring, and helpful...and I'm reminding myself to be that way as well. Learning. I have a little morning prayer I use: "OK God, let's be kind to people, be helpful, have fun, and be safe." I've added, "I'm just going to do the best I can." It's helping me relax and be gentler with myself.
Because when it comes down to it, at this point in my life, what do I want to do? I want to be peaceful so that I can create, give back gently, relax, have fun, and enjoy the moments, the sunrises and sunsets. Love, care, support -- inward and outward. In terms of material things, I don't need much, and I don't have much, but there is a lot of fear there that I'm muddling through, writing about, sharing, feeling, and trying to let go one moment at a time, learning to trust.
I've been "dialing it down" and working with one moment at a time, because there's a lot of learning going on underneath the surface, and it's exhausting. I can't handle much more than the moment.
Right here, right now.
Good morning. Love to you, C.A. MacConnell
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