Staying on the True Path

"Don't force doors to open," this is what a woman from the island of Reunion told me when I was visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand last year.

My US tour is coming to a close.

To recap: I spent March nose-diving into SXSW in Austin, enjoyed time on the West Coast between San Francisco, Berkley, and Vancouver B.C., and had a solid week with my bestie in Chattanooga, TN.

Coming back to Texas, I discovered the Ecstatic Dance and Authentic Relating community in Austin, spent ample time at Barton Springs, and renewed my interest in the Austin EcoNetwork.

On the downside, I experienced a friend's death, a family member's irresponsibility, severe misunderstandings from former friends, and dizziness over all the directions I could take my career.


On the bright side, I soaked up as much sunshine as possible, picked all the wildflowers, reinforced my passions, found non-conventional forms of therapy, found closure and as much acceptance as I allow, and made a few new friends along the way.


MOST IMPORTANTLY, I made time for my family and learned to communicate with them in positive ways.

JUST SAY NO

“The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say 'no' to almost everything.”

— Warren Buffett

 A quote to remind myself that it's okay not to be a constant people pleaser. Say "No" to get more accomplished!

See also: 7 Things to Start Being More Productive, Today

Continue banishing self-limiting beliefs...

"There are three primary securities you must give up if you want to become the best version of yourself:

1. 1) Certainty of the future
2. 2) Fear of judgement
3. 3) Other people’s definition of success"

Source: How to Unlearn Limiting Mindsets and Become the Best Version of Yourself

Lighten Up

Back in Austin, where I'm continuing the path to my best self possible -- a lifelong journey!

Last year I chose flight over fighting for the strength to stay in this city. It's been tough coming back to memories and damaged relationships.

Still in the repair process, I open my heart to be mended. Wonderful souls have surfaced to help stitch up the pieces despite additional tears from fair weather acquaintances. Even with the assist, I must do the work to stay in love with me.


Peace is being sought, not yet reciprocated. Patience is a virtue.


Ecstatic Dance, Authentic Relating -- these things keep the happy vibrations up.


Go hug a human you love, go make amends with a human you hurt. Life is too short not to lighten up the burdens of the past on the way to the future, present divine.

Worthwhile read: Why Most People Will Never Have Great Relationships

Success defined at Earth Day 2018 (Austin, Texas)

Gratitude...

Practicing gratitude. I am thankful for the opportunity to:

- Enjoy springtime with my bestie, Kristen (Kissy, Kissay, Kristawn)

- Have experienced a passionate, youthful love that still delivers fond memories in proximity of the spaces we shared

- Work on a passion project, Project Any True Meaning (ATM)



Worth a read:
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Might Just Help You Live a More Fulfilling Life

Nearly a year ago...

I was being squashed out of an organization where I was a highly paid "business development director".  This title is in quotations because it could mean many different things depending on your industry of experience.

Flash forward to the current moment in which The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck resonates.

Meanwhile, coming to terms with the past:

- Accordingly to a number of Netflix series and history books, many queens were beheaded for not producing an heir to the throne

And appreciating the past:

- I grew up watching Disney movies that were popular from 19?? to 1998.

Plus being absolutely thankful for the recent past and present:

- In the past 365 days, I have been Ariel from The Little Mermaid,  Belle from Beauty and The Beast,  and Jasmine from Aladdin. Right now I may be Simba from the Lion King, but this idea, like most, is open to interpretation.

God save the queen.

My current mission is to make people smile. It's one of the best things you can do in life.