Sometimes the greatest expectation we can have of ourselves is the courage to evolve, even when the path ahead isn’t clearly marked.
The new year has begun. How many of us are still clinging to old emotional baggage, and past traumas? Here are some quotes that reflect on the power of letting go of the past, offering insight on how to better embrace our desired narrative on a fresh page, a new day, and a brand-new year—dissolving the old and stepping into the narrative of freedom.
Carl Jung says, “We meet ourselves time and time again in a thousand disguises on the path of life”
“Unsung Heroes” is a beautiful movie on Netflix about family, love, and resolve. It narrates an inspiring story of moving forward with complete trust, demonstrating resilience through life’s ups and downs. This heartfelt story deeply stirred me.
A few weeks ago I heard this beautiful piano piece. The music flowed like a graceful, swaying dance of tempo, with a sweet and playful rhythm. The sounds of beauty echoing in the notes. What a musical serenade of the heart and for the soul.
Have you ever watched the movie The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas? I’ve seen it twice. The first time, I wasn’t prepared for what would happen at the end, and I cried. The second time, over a decade later, my daughter wanted to watch it, so I joined her, having forgotten much of the storyline. It moved me deeply all over again. So why bring up this very sad, heart-wrenching story? Well, I want to ask honestly—how many of us still behave like dictators today, or feel that others impose too much on our lives?
There is only one queen in a hive of bees or colony of ants, yet every single worker has a vital role to play in ensuring the success and continuation of the community and the species.
What are you funneling into your life that shapes, your partnerships and who you are and how you show up in the world?
Have the courage to say what you need in the moment. Most people aren’t mind readers.