In the last month, I have had the great pleasure of becoming an auntie not just once, but twice. What an incredible joy! While visiting recently with my new baby niece, I was reminded of the elegant simplicity of one of life’s greatest lessons: no matter how different we all may seem on the surface or how complex our personal stories may be, underneath it all, we all are all the same -- just human.
Allow me to elaborate: As babies, our needs seem pretty basic: sleep, eat, poop…repeat. But of course, as we get older, life seems to become increasingly complex. It is true that, as we age, none of us will be immune to the highs and lows of daily life; to the experience of feeling vulnerable; or to the shock of life's inevitable curveballs. But I fear we often make life more complicated than it needs to be. In fact, I think we sometimes complicate it so much that we forget the innate wisdom with which we were born and spend much of our lives
re-learning what we knew as certain truth when we were little babies.
So, here is a list of some important life wisdom, courtesy of my six week-old niece:
1. Always get plenty of sleep. And then sleep some more.
2. Practice being an effective communicator. (Cry out in your loudest voice if you have to - especially if it helps you get heard when you really need to be.)
3. Giggle for no reason at all.
4. Delight in how many people love you, and cuddle with them whenever you can.
5. Find something amazing and new in each day, and share your astonishment with others.
6. Express your emotions freely. You'll feel better afterwards.
7. Exercise your muscles daily, and don't be afraid to try new things.
8. Always make sure your most basic emotional needs are taken care of. They are the cornerstone for everything else you'll do in life.
We created this blog for the women of the world – not because we think we have all the “answers” to living a fulfilled or BLISSED OUT life - but because we see enormous value in creating a platform for women to connect. We are all holding various pieces of this universal puzzle, and perhaps if we do a better job of sharing our insights with each other, we will be able to complete our life journeys with a lot less wear and tear!
Our goal with this blog is to create a space for innovation, inspiration, and creativity to take root. We’ll interview women from around the world to hear about their journeys on the road to INNER BLISS, and hopefully you’ll share your stories too. We are eager to hear your questions and suggestions. So, welcome to a place where you can let it all hang out as you BLISS OUT.
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Have a blissful day,
Amy
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