I'm imperfect. I'll admit it. I don't have all of the answers, I don't have a miracle cure, and I hate that I never used to sweat out of my face before I moved to Arizona and now I do ALL THE TIME. But because I don't have this whole "life" thing all figured out yet (however, I have good leads: I think it has something to do with not being afraid to just LIVE...), who better to lead the blind than someone who's figuring it all out as she goes along? (This way, you get to make mistakes WITH me, wheeeeeee, FUUUUUUUUUUUUN, let's do this, bitches!) A friend posted an article from the Huffington post today that really exemplifies what my conundrum has been for the past month or so, and the reason for my creating a new blog devoted to be a positive and inspirational text for 20 and 30-somethings who perhaps need a little informative, albeit sarcastic guidance.
Kris Carr, a cancer survivor, wrote this truly stunning article on The Huffington Post back in January 2013 that presents the simplest of questions for you to ponder if you are like me (and everyone else on the planet), wondering what significant impact, if any, I leave behind once I'm gone. I'm sharing because it's the exact opposite of what we've been told "finding our purpose" looks like- and I for one think it's the most brilliant, insightful article I've read in a while. So ask yourself these questions tonight:
"What if your purpose is very different than what you've been taught to believe?
*What if your purpose is to build an everlasting relationship with yourself? To fall deeply in love with precious you? This isn't self-centered or selfish, it's self-expansive. Interconnected. Conscious.
*What if your purpose is to forgive yourself and others? And by doing so, to allow warm waves of compassion to wash over the entire planet (yourself included).
*What if your purpose is to gently heal all self-injury? And by doing so, to become a mentor and role model for others to do the same.
*What if your purpose is to release all shame and feelings of unworthiness? Guess what you'll find behind those feelings? Vulnerability. Roll out the red carpet for the V-word, because vulnerability is where your true strength and glory reside.
*Shall we talk about perfection? Yes, I think we must. What if your purpose is to teach yourself that there is no such thing as perfection and that your never ending pursuit of it is destroying your life and your relationships. Let it go.
*What if your purpose is to speak kindly to yourself so that you elevate your energy and the world around you?
*What if your purpose is to develop an everlasting faith in yourself? To remember your holiness and treat yourself accordingly. The deeper your faith gets, the stronger your connection to a higher power.
*What if your purpose is to take impeccable care of yourself so that you have the energy and joy to serve others?"
The full article is available at the link below. Truly inspiring...and not at all bitchy. Like me.
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