It's Okay to Digress.
It's okay to feel untethered from time to time.
It's okay to feel unfocused.
It's okay to digress on your journey towards being the best you.
That's why you have your "get back up" muscles.
It's okay for life to take something out of you momentarily.
It's okay to get burnt out.
Don't take it personally.
You're doing great.
Set an intention.
Set a concrete goal.
And get back up. You've got this. You really do.
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Something a Little Personal if you fancy a read...
With my 25th birthday coming up this coming Saturday (my own personal "new years"), I've been doing a lot of reflecting for the last 2-3 weeks (per usual, but go with me on this one). Reconnecting with my purpose; my mission, my work, my goals, my aim with "Sedona Christina," and how I can be the best intentional resource and tool for others that I can be. ...or perhaps I'm having a classic quarter life crisis? Who knows. Either way, all I know is that the last 2-3 weeks have felt different. Powerful. And exactly what I needed.
We're all exactly where we need to be, after all.
You are exactly where you need to be. Right here. Right now.
No matter what you've felt or experienced today. This life is happening FOR you. Not against you. Always.
One of my best friends was diagnosed with Cancer a few weeks ago, which is a first for me. I think that given the circumstances, everything has been pretty positive, in the most odd way possible. I can see her growing, despite the confusion and uncertainty. And I see myself trying my best to be there for someone/something outside of my own self.
I met my boyfriend's extended family for the first time. They exposed me to so many things that are outside of my "norm" and my vegan zero waste bubble. It was needed. And I feel closer to this wonderful being than we ever have before. After my last serious relationship ended in 2013, I really wasn't sure if I'd ever fall in love again. Then after years of spending time by myself, reconnecting with who I was without a significant other, learning to love myself unconditionally without another being giving me meaning; I wasn't sure I'd find someone who was interested in the same things as I was, or who I'd feel connected with and drawn to. And yet, here I am. Happy. Connected. And honestly, even after all this time together, it's still surreal for me to think about the fact that I'm in a relationship. But like, in a good way. I'm honoured to have him in my life. I'm honoured by the partnership we have established so far. We compliment each other's short comings, respect each other, and help each other grow/learn things outside of our comfort zone. It's kind of cool.
I celebrated my 3rd ever 4th of July camping on a lake last week, with no shoes on, zero makeup, a glass of (local) wine in my hand, and certainly not a single care in the world for anything but the people around me, and the present moment.
Truthfully, it's been a challenging, encouraging, confusing, and empowering couple of weeks. But my birthday "new years" goals are set. And the next year is about to unfold exactly the way it's supposed to.
I'm honoured to continue growing, learning, pushing myself, experimenting, and experiencing this life alongside each and every person in this community. Truly.
We're out here shaking up the new norm. We're changing our routines. We're caring and connecting with this planet. With each other. We're learning. We're improving. We're making a difference. Slowly but damn-tootin' surely.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for being you.
And I'm so excited to see what the 26th year, and my 26th lap around the sun will bring. It's crazy to think I've been an inhabitant of this planet for a full quarter of a century. This is 25. This is it. Coooo 😎
