on living mindfully
When I’m in the space of overwhelm and feel myself getting worked up over all of the “what ifs” and the “I need to” or “I shoulds”, I really have to slow myself down and consciously choose a new thought or new intention. Either that or a couple of deep breaths to remind myself to get present, truly present, in this exact moment. When I do this second piece, when I let go of everything except the exact moment I’m in with that specific breath I’m taking - I get to BE. I get to BE in my human BEingness. Which is what is good for us and meant for us and is always the thing that’s encouraged, right? “Drop the noise. Let go of the outer stuff. Be here now. Everything is perfectly taken care of and the way it’s supposed to be. Think positive thoughts - let go of everything else….everything that doesn’t serve you doesn’t belong.” These words and pieces of advice I’ve read and heard and been reminded of are important - but they are definitely not always easy to apply. We like it when things are easy…we like the flow and the smooth rhythm, but the reality is that it’s not always the case.
And that’s ok.
I’ve received a few submissions recently from individuals showing up and sharing their stories with me. Being vulnerable and asking for advice and guidance on how to navigate their space. Each time I read a message like this I’m humbly reminded that we are not alone, we are all connected and that the struggles I’ve felt in my lifetime were overcome so that I can be here today to share and spread the goodness that comes from honest, vulnerable truth. My life is not always perfect and easy, things do not always flow and make sense - and that my friends is the case for all of us who live on this Earth.
What I know deep within me though is that we were each given a heart and a mind - which when synced and functioning together bring us the gifts and the clarity we all long for. Our minds, these complex, deep, incomprehensible organisms are so important. The thoughts we think on a moment to moment basis lead to the things we say and the way we feel and the actions we take. Our minds are in need of our own loving-kindness.
I ended up sharing notes like this one privately with a few incredible souls this week…but then I felt it grow within me to be shared here. At the same time re-sharing the message with myself again and again.
Sometimes our greatest gifts come from our hardest moments. In some long round-a-bout way I know that all of my trials and tribulations have led me here allowing me to share and connect and help where help is needed.
As I continue to learn and use different tools and expand myself - I encourage you to do the same. We are all evolving. We are all changing. We’re all learning. And being challenged in one way or another.
Pay close attention to where your thoughts go each day. each moment.
Remind yourself to continue connecting to your heart space. Give yourself the deep soulful energetic break, the attention, the love you so deserve.
I’m here for you and I believe in the goodness within you.
Thank you for showing up.
Love, Carli
Life is here, living is now, The flow the ease to these we bow
There are times we try and search for more, And in those times disconnect from our core
Each of us knows what each of us needs, But the noise outside rains down in continuous seeds
The truth we seek it’s already here, It may be revealed in the face of our fear
I ask life to give me ease, The response is simple - get on your knees
Sit with yourself, with what you long for, Create it, manifest it, you make it be more
It’s you who matters, it’s your mind that can, Go in there and be your greatest, number one, your biggest fan. <3