Slow and Sturdy.
2024, well, hey there.
I have been feeling a call for slowness for quite some time. I realize the way that our culture operates most days do not allow for a slower, steadier movement. But man, oh man, is my soul craving it.
I realize I am at the point in my life, having navigated some tougher terrain the last few years, that I yearn for softness. A calmer, gentler, more herbal touch to life. I’d like to take easy walks with my daughters, taking the time to speak with nature. I’d like to sip tea with good friends, having the deep and meaningful conversations about what life is meant for. I’m over the meme communication, though it is entertaining sometimes. I’d like to do the healing work my soul feels called to do and offer such gifts to others. I’d like to relish in sunsets and soak in the ocean. I’d like to see peace among humanity. Wouldn’t that be nice, instead of being wrecked with images of chronic destruction and oppression? I just feel more for my heart and soul and want to create the space for expansion.
But, alas, here we are. So, how do we find balance between our soul’s calling and the reality of day to day life? I don’t know just yet.
For 2024 my intention is inviting The Alchemy of Love and Abundance into my life. How this is showing up so far has felt like a bit of magic, so I welcome that. For me, in order to welcome this intention I must become SO much better at receiving. Receiving gifts from dear friends. Receiving wealth and payment for my soul work. Receiving love. Receiving levity. Receiving the quiet moments the universe provides for me. And, receiving the path of my journey as she unfolds for me. So, I am opening. I am unclenching, or at least trying.
Receiving also means saying a lot of no. Saying no to the things and people that do not support the energy of the slow, steady, and deeply rooted life I want to live. Receiving means choosing myself and my daughters, not putting everyone else’s wants and demands ahead of ours. We are beyond allowed to find peace in our boundaries. In fact, it’s required.
I am working on moving with more ease and grace. With more compassion. With less rush, you know? You know. I deeply desire less “having to” and just more leaning into dreams. Leaning into soft. Leaning into love.
The sun is shining today, gracefully. I am in the process of releasing more and more of what no longer serves me, though it comes with some angst when we do that doesn’t it? We aren’t taught, at least I wasn’t, that I am allowed to choose goodness for myself. That I am allowed to choose not to self-sacrifice. But I am learning. I am intertwining faith and clarity lately in a way that feels deeply rooted and true for my heart.
I’m here for love. Period.
Happy 2024 my loves,
ah
