Living Happiness

A few weeks ago, I wrote a post (PJS, Obituaries, and Barbaric Yawps) in which I shared with you about a remarkable evening I had with me, myself, and I — an evening so remarkable, in fact, that it lingered with me for days afterward, bringing a perpetual smile to my face and joy to my heart.

But in the weeks since then, life has taken over and eclipsed this wonderful evening, placing all of that joy in shadow and placing a big corona, instead, around “all that’s wrong in my world.”

Yesterday, however, I ran across a lovely post in my reader from a new blog I have begun following, Stacey Curnow’s Midwife for Your Life. A wonderful reminder that even though I haven’t been paying much attention to her, my inner voice is still there. And she still has the same great things to say … if only I’d just let her speak.

So today, I would like to share with you a bit of that conversation I had on that remarkable night a few weeks ago. Here is the love letter I received from my soul to me. I hope it encourages you today (as it already has me) and prompts you to take some time to listen to your own heart, as well.

Dear Chania Girl:

First off I want to say just how fantastic you are. You don’t always realize it, but you’re an amazing woman. You are going to go so far. You have come so far. We have taken stock recently of your successes, all of the many things that have led you to this place. Don’t discount the part that you’ve played in bringing yourself to this place … you’ve had a hand in orchestrating it too. It’s okay to be proud. It’s okay to say such things. But since you so rarely say these kinds of things to yourself, I’m saying it for you: Well done you!

But let’s take a look at the life before you. It’s even grander than you can imagine. You don’t want to believe this. There’s a part of you that thinks you’re being silly, extravagant, maybe even a little selfish. You’re not. This is the life that was meant for everybody, but not everybody knows it. Not because it’s a secret, but because it’s so bold and daring that no one can believe it could be true. But it is!

I can see it in you now as you type. I know you’re scared. You’re scared to write the words; to see your future is blasphemy almost. Too much. Don’t be scared, CG. The Universe won’t give you everything all at once. Everything will come in its own time … when you are ready. But be careful: don’t waste too much time getting ready. There’s a whole spread of a feast waiting for you.

Still scared? Why? Why are you scared, my darling? What is holding you back in the past? Is it your self-worth? You are worth it! Worth everything! Is it the power of what you are about to see? Maybe. It can be a lot to handle. But. Hm. Should we maybe go slow? What would you like to see? Let’s start there. That’s probably the best way to start. Ah, yes, but even as I say this, I can see you are let down. You want the shiny curtain to open. You want to see what’s before you, no matter how frightening it is. Okay then. That’s what we’ll do. And I promise you, you can handle it. Everything’s going to be just fine.

Peace be with you. Namaste.

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Photo Credit: Both photos by Angie Nan