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I vow that…

November 2, 2011 by karasscreative

I will do things that make my heart sing.

Always.

When I ignore that I need

art,

open spaces,

Mexican food,

stillness,

community,

laughter,

and to serve…

I slowly die.

So, I write to myself…

Dear woman,

Life is too short not to move to that place,

or make that change,

or learn that scary skill.

Give. Love. Serve. Create. Empower. Learn.

Do what it takes.

Do the hard work to live the life you want.

(par exemple, parler en français)

It’s painful to make changes.

They can bruise you,

but you will  have a full life because you…

moved

risked

desired

created

and

loved.

Let your life be a testimony to the things you believe in,

not the things you have indulged in..

It’s good to “live a little,”

but don’t ever let it rule you.

Live your life to protect and empower the things that you love.

It’s tough, but it is a life of no regrets.

A life to be proud of.

That’s what you’re pushing so hard for.

A life your children will admire.

Live with a freedom that radiates from within…

and a responsibility that empowers those around you.

Remember,

you once lived without all this.

Without

purpose…

and it’s value rescued you.

So shoot some film,

love your God,

kiss that family,

and do the good that you love

in the place that

you

are.

Love,

Me

 

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8 thoughts

  1. Danae
    November 2, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Stunning.

  2. Christy
    November 3, 2011 at 4:54 am

    Votre coeur es tres belle, mon amie.

  3. Jenny Evans
    November 3, 2011 at 1:41 pm

    So insightful, beautiful, and brilliant. I love watching your journey unfold and wish you all the best.

  4. Michelle Rayburn
    November 4, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Thank you for your beautiful words.

  5. Charlene Meyer
    November 4, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Beautiful, inspirational and very touching.
    Blessed to be able to read and share these emotional of yours.
    Thank you.

  6. Susan Carlson
    November 5, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Powerful, inspiring. Thank you.

  7. Rachel
    November 8, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    So true, so beautiful.
    Like water for a weary soul.

  8. Amanda Dovey
    January 4, 2012 at 6:29 am

    I stumbled on your side about a month ago and haven’t had the chance to say Hi yet…. “Hi”! This post blew me away – really, I sobbed big crocodile tears when I read this as it just hit home for me and where I am in my life right now. Good luck for your travels back from the US – looking forward to reading all about it!!

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