Monday, May 12, 2014

Guideposts


I created this blog about three weeks ago and struggled with writing the first post. I felt like I had to craft the “perfect” first post that would convey everything that I hoped this blog to be. I think part of this is due to my INFJ personality type (a separate post for another time) holding me back because I feel like a total fraud if I’m not an “expert” in something, in this case, blogging. I Googled, “how to write your first blog post”, researched other blogs, polled friends who are bloggers or know bloggers. My worst fear was that I wasn’t going to be as good as the great bloggers already in existence. I started to look at wellness blogs and blogs about “finding your potential” and started to feel a bit discouraged, because people were already doing what I hoped to do. Then, I came across a book (I don’t even remember what book it was, because I’m usually reading five books at once!), that reminded me, “no one is you.” This is true; no one can bring the exact same perspective as someone else. No one’s journey is the same.

One of my greatest passions is helping others discover tools, resources, practices and ways of living, that help them become happier, healthier and live to their fullest potential. I love sharing things with others that have helped me grow, learn and heal. These things and people that have helped me along my journey have served as “guideposts” – directing the way to what was meant to be. I believe in the Universe having a plan and in synchronicity. Our guideposts “show up” for us at the perfect time and help us grow and transform into who we are at this present moment and lead us down the path to who we will become.

Lately the Universe has been delivering the same message over and over again for the last few weeks: “do something that scares you”. Our comfort zones are, well, comfy. The area outside our comfort zone is a bit – or quite – uncomfortable and that’s where true growth happens. I’ve often said this out loud and really believed it, but have I been living it? Recently, my sister shared the following picture of a "tagline" for the ad agency she interned for. It's what helped to nudge me to start taking steps toward pursuing dreams that otherwise would continue sit on the back burner. Never stepping outside of your comfort zone is “good enough” – and “good enough sucks.”

                                         


So, here I am. Doing something that scares me. I jumped into blogging and I look forward to having you join me on this journey. I see this as a space that will meld my passions (which grow and change frequently – another post for another time!) and a place where together we can share the things that inspire and fulfill us. Perhaps this blog will serve as a guidepost for you. Maybe you’ll find inspiration in a post, photo, quote, an idea, that serves as a step toward your own personal transformation.

What’s something that scares you? Something that you dream of doing or want to achieve? Perhaps it’s time to just go for it.

Namaste,