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Year of the blog: Day #6 - Growth

January 8th, 2018

Day #6

I know, it's scary to live out our dreams. However, want me to tell you a little secret? It will be even more scary to let them die within us.

Growth begins outside our comfort zones. 
If it was easy, it wouldn't be worth it. Stop wanting easy. 
Our mind is like a pond, thoughts of the past can bring ripples of regret, and thoughts of the future can bring waves of anxiety. Only when we are present, does the water calm down and become still, and we can see ourselves and the world around us much more clear. To be present means different things.

For me, it means to pay attention to my breath and remember that I'm a simple bag of blood and bones on a tiny spec in a vast creation far more grand than my tiny mind will ever comprehend. It's overwhelmingly beautiful to feel, and makes life feels a little lighter. The only time that matters is NOW, there are a million ways to bring yourself back to the present, enjoy the adventure discovering which way is best for you.

- M

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