February 21st, 2019

Be Authentic, Forever a Student

So many people, so little time. We see pictures, videos, moments on social media, interact briefly and superficially and believe what we read and hear from other people. I want more meaningful conversations.  Usually I just compliment people chiming in with positivity when I can.

I want to be able to share my life, my thoughts, my experiences with people without being unkind. I was sitting in the hallway waiting to go into Yoga last night, talking to a friend about dating. There were other people in the hallway and we all started talking together. I told a story about how a friend set me up on a date with someone who she thought would be perfect for me and he wasn’t. When I said he was “So Not my Forever” in my snobbiest voice, my light went out, I froze, I felt like a bad person, thinking of all of the reasons why he was not right for me, but not saying them, because I didn’t want to seem unkind. It felt like gossip, which I hate.

Was it true what I said, Yes, he was so not my forever, was it kind, nope didn’t feel kind, was it necessary, possibly...if I want deeper conversations with people.  Life is not always rainbows and butterflies and in order to have real meaningful relationships, we must share our inner world with people. I am always learning and sharing.  Working on sharing my life, thoughts and experiences with others more. Choose Love, Kindness and Real Authenticity. Breathe in the Light. Never Let it Go. Real Talk. More Love. More Compassion. More Kindness. Perfectly Imperfect.