Author: systems

Just a reminder that you matter. You’re needed. You’re cherished. You simply cannot give up, give in, quit or otherwise come to a screeching halt. The world needs you to stick around. You have something that no one else has. It doesn’t matter if you are 11 or 111. Keep moving… even if it is slow, even if it is just a tiny bit every day.

You may have been noticing the little things more lately. The bird at your window, the way the sun shines on the neighbor’s roof or even the gentle thump thumping of your own heart. Or, maybe, you’ve been too stressed to stop and see… to stop and hear. Or taste. Still, it is those very tiny things that can calm your mind. Take the time. Take it all in. Each moment is meant to be savored in its own delicious way.

Say what you need to say to them. No reason to hold back anymore. Let them know. You know exactly who that is. You know exactly what you’ve been longing to say. You can go forth with love. What are you waiting for?

Once you stop fearing the storm, you’ll realize that you ARE the storm. Your tears are the rain. Your outcries are the thunder. Your actions are the lightning. You are a force of nature.

If the future looks scary right now, don’t live in it. You can’t just unpack your bags and stay in a place that doesn’t yet exist. You own only this moment, and what you do with the right now is what helps shape tomorrow. Take it five minutes at a time (or five seconds if you need to) and get yourself through each moment.

Need to pass some time? Type random stuff into Google and discover weird stuff you didn’t know. Tape empty paper towel rolls together and make lightsaber noises. Finally start that blog. Write that book. Paint the happy trees. Memorize a few words from another language. Don’t forget to stretch and stay hydrated. Even the universe doesn’t ever stay still. Everything conscious was created to grow, expand, learn and level up. All those things that you wanted to do to progress toward your purpose? Perhaps your opportunity is happening now.

Look at you! Hanging in there, day after day. Keeping your lips above water and paddling hard. You’re amazing to behold. You have so much more to offer the world. You’re here for a reason and the best is still coming! Isn’t that exciting? You may even be giving the whole world the chills and tingles.

Your sadness is valid. Your fear, anger, and frustration? All reasonable. Being spiritually healthy means being aware that it is all natural and human to feel a whole host of things… but that it doesn’t replace hope. You don’t have to stay in that mindset. You can wipe those tears and get back up. You are strong. You can feel it all and still know that sharing your heart is needed in the world. Keep it going… one foot in front of the other.

There are SO many different kinds of love are out there. What the world just may need is more people willing to express it. To say the words to platonic friends and family. Okay, so telling your buddy that you love them might feel weird at first. But you’ll get used to it really fast. Once everyone is doing it… can you imagine how that one thing can change the whole world?

Don’t be afraid of being alone with your thoughts. Even if they get a little dark, you’ll be okay. That will allow you to get to know yourself a little better. Look at it. Turn over stones and boulders. Because the answer to any darkness is light, and you will glow even more when you work through it.

Hope is a precious thing. The slightest glimmer can turn your world around. Live in the moment and keep your eye out for those little precious, hopeful moments that can change your life.

We’re all in this together. And, oddly enough, that’s where the magic happens. Pulling together over a common cause allows us to grow as the unique individuals we are, but also connect in ways we never imagined. We don’t need an excuse to do it, but sometimes we do need the kick in the butt to get started, don’t we? Please remember as you go about your day: love, heroism, bravery, and compassion are very contagious.