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efficiency

ain't the chief measure of your day, my love

flow

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spaciousness

entails tolerance for failure too

radicchio

[latest fav from blue sky]

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fortress

Sure, it's safe inside,
but what if the world beyond
holds your calling?

regulars

thief

Who are you
to think that you'd
be welcome 'round these parts?

Thought I told you
we're through,
and I have had enough.

---
[a stern statement to the inner critic]

makin'

[grateful for top-notch producers - 

south river miso, bariani olive oil, eden foods]

anxiety

Instead of asking -- What's wrong with me?

Ask -- How does this connect me to all of humanity?


---
A little hallelujah for epic reframes ;)

release

impractical

But what if it's the impractical that inspires you?

Then honor that, my dear.

hooked

[quick pickled goodness

turmeric onion & red onion]

endless

seasons

[recalling summer stunners 

from wong's farm and tj's farm]

rule of thumb

When it comes to gentleness, err on the side of too much.

Give yourself to that spirit of love.

bookworm

[a few damn good reads of late]

naysayers

There always will be naysayers.

Your task is to notice how it -- whatever "it" is in this moment -- affects you.

Then, leave the rest behind.

dabble

your rhythm

Perhaps it's trustworthy.

Perhaps it doesn't need your critique.

now

what if you enjoy
what's here now

no need for all that
future scheming

for who knows
what's to come, anyhow?

seattle

the gift

When you're given the gift of freedom,

don't deny it. Don't push it away.

It's given to you as a gift,

so you might dance in it, my darling.

good day

It's a good day
when you honor the wisdom
that wants to flow through you.

Even if it's just for you,
that's enough.

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opt out

sometimes you simply need to ignore
all those other things

#bandwidth #discipline #wisdom #priorities


(Hash tags? Really? Yeah, sometimes, you 'gotta roll with what feels right ;)

slow and steady

Wins the race?

Nah. Irrelevant.

Fills your heart and soul.

delight

[summertime goodness from wong's farm]

the box

Stop criticizing yourself for feeling
so unable to fit in one.

the magic

it arises
when you listen
to what your spirit needs

follow

Forgo planning and predicting. 

Just follow.

bold

I love my life.

Such a bold declaration.

Yes, let it be your mantra.

sponge

be aware of
what strengthens
and what diminishes you

basic

[thanks, blue sky]

unravel

Keep it tidy.

Let it unfold.

free spirit

However old you grow,
I hope you never stop
dancing like that.

nostalgia

[dried jujubes. love you bizarre things.]

let go

The grasping for control
the obsession over perfection
Don't let that stall you out.
You know it's merely a distraction.

therapy

curiosity

following inconsequential what if's ;)

market loot

the grass

... will always be greener somewhere.

Thus, the question becomes -- Will you choose presence here?

essence

let go of control
and lead with that

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human

All of the insecurities that bubble up
All of the doubts, all of the questions
None of that means you're broken, my dear
Or, at least, no more broken than every other human here.

intoxicating

keep on

sure, the resistance is crafty as hell
but remember - you're resilient too

rulebook

Ever a challenge to let go of that view.

play

 

a shift

What would be most freeing for you?

How self-centered.

How wise of you.

beauty

[sleeping beauty by cascadia creamery - 

thanks for the inspiring, audacious pursuit of excellence]

irrational

You can like what you like
just because you like it.
That's allowed.

like Paul

the divine comedy in becoming
the very things you used to roll your eyes at
indeed, transformation is a humbling -- and hilarious -- path

massa

Basics done right.

[not pictured: unbelievably tasty almond butter]

catch-22

according to the inner critic
you're damned whatever you do
but make no mistake
there's far more freedom in truth

b.s.

There is a voice that tells you you're
too sensitive,
too perfectionistic,
too < whatever >
for love.

I call bullshit.

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Allowing and listening...