September...so sneaky....
So, August.......
This month, I worked hard. I worked a lot and I still am. This past month, I discovered a new podcast that I've begun to tune in to at every chance I get, listening incessantly. This month, I've felt super connected to my friends, both old and new. With the busy exhaust of the hustle, I'll admit that I did not meditate daily nor did I do so even sporadically. And though I didn't focus much on the specific simple goals I had set for my month of August (i.e. meditating), I couldn't be more okay with it, as well as okay with forgiving myself for not executing plans perfectly or as expected, as August had other lessons to teach. If I had to sum up August 2016 in one neatly-packed learning experience, it would be practicing how to listen to and use my own voice.
I feel as though September will follow this past month's trend of growing stronger in my own voice, expanding my shier boundaries and stepping into that badass, powerful woman that exists within who can communicate needs without apology. I've seen myself in situations that in the past I would have said yes to without question in order to please others, without any thought about my own well-being. The difference now is that I've been able to see the moments in which I have acted on and communicated my needs. Sticking up for myself has been an undeniable aspect of continuing growth, but my pride has come from truly noticing and being aware of the little wins, seeing the small successes and celebrating the seemingly unimportant yet special moments of REAL growth. I've also noticed moments in which I still could be more confident in my own voice and could ask for things that I believe I deserve, both as a woman and as a hard-working young adult-- from work situations to relationships.
So, just as in yoga on the mat, all situations birth experiences and sensations in which we can continue to NOTICE. I'm simply trying to forge further forward from a place of sturdy strength and boundless potential. Essentially, in line with my new favorite podcast (Girlboss Radio), I'm acting and feeling like my inner #GIRLBOSS-- thanks Sophia
Right now I have a lot of projects brewing, so I'm at the edge of my seat as September begins, waiting to see the adventures that unfold. At the same time, my yoga practice, though scattered has been super special when I do finally meet my mat. I feel. I cry- and at times I may not know why at all, but that is what I'm loving right now in my life; not needing a reason for things to come as they are and allowing those things to unfold as a part of the journey. With so much planning, this month I've learned that sometimes it's best to lean into the unexpected, to remember that I am young, and to allow the bright pulse of that youthful spirit lead the way. After a lot of work and struggle; after some stagnation and confusion, I finally feel a little freer, a little younger again, a little more my determined and strong-standing self. Allowing my voice to confidently speak in tune with my inner needs is a skill that I'll continue to cultivate and a space I'll keep working on stepping into. So here's to that, September!
I hope it doesn't sneak away as quickly as it came.
September Goals
1. Go with the flow
2. Speak Up