I had a huge shift in my thinking and it feels so damn good! Once again, I learned I’ve just gotta let that shit go!
Since the COVID-quarantine began, I’ve consciously worked to release the limiting beliefs, misaligned values, resentments, and unhelpful behaviors that have stood in the way of the thing I really want – to create healing spaces for professional Black women.
One night, before going to sleep, I asked for guidance. And yep, the Universe spoke to me in my dreams. Lots of words were flashing in the darkness. A booming voice said – “Let go of striving! Stay in the present.”
Although I’d been swimming in the deep end of the slow-down-connect-with-my-heart-find joy-be-present (metaphorical) pool for the past 5 years, this message hit me like a ton of bricks.
I have come to understand how my striver’s mindset has not always been helpful – fear of failure, perfectionism, overworking/overperforming, ignoring need to replenish or rest. But this dream was not about my mind getting a clue. In this dream, my body needed to get on board. So I felt it.
I felt the quick pulses of the flashing words and the heavy vibration of the voice move through my body. This lasted for what seemed like several minutes. And then I felt open, peaceful, lighter, and excited. And the coolest part? I still feel this way because I’ve let that shit go – like for real!
By living for the result/outcome/end game, I miss out on so much of my life. By being focused on the destination, I often ignore or resent everything in between (good and bad). When the end isn’t exactly what I expected/planned/wanted then I feel like a failure. Like it was all for naught. That’s crazy y’all!
It may have taken me a minute (or several decades), but I know this is what’s meant by “all there is, is the journey.” Life happens in between.
