On December 1st I joined a team of mama's who are ready to go after some things in their lives. TheVisionary Mom team is amazing and these mama's push me and help me to see things deeper and more fully.
Last week Tara shared her permissions for 2011 with us all and encouraged us to do the same. Normally with this kind of thing, I read it and I'm super inspired but then tell myself to think on it and come back to it, which then never happens. This time I just wrote, without over processing or analyzing. It was as if these things had been sitting inside me waiting to flow out.
So here are my 11 permissions for 2011.
I give myself permission to..
1. Be real.
2. Trust myself.
3. Communicate deeper.
4. Clear out the distractions.
5. Seek deeper spiritually.
6. Dress funky and make sure every piece of clothing I own, I love.
7. Finish things and let myself succeed.
8. Stop believing lies and seek the truth.
9. Find my own groove in the hoop.
10. Seek out nature and calm places.
11. Let others love me.
What do you need to give yourself permission for in your life? Maybe it's a big thing, maybe it's small to others but huge to you. Maybe it's time.
1. Be real.
2. Trust myself.
3. Communicate deeper.
4. Clear out the distractions.
5. Seek deeper spiritually.
6. Dress funky and make sure every piece of clothing I own, I love.
7. Finish things and let myself succeed.
8. Stop believing lies and seek the truth.
9. Find my own groove in the hoop.
10. Seek out nature and calm places.
11. Let others love me.
What do you need to give yourself permission for in your life? Maybe it's a big thing, maybe it's small to others but huge to you. Maybe it's time.
I feel #7, completely. I sabotage myself sometimes... ((hugs)) Thanks for being real and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteHave a fab 2011!
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Hi there! I found your blog through Christine's blog and am so enchanted by you and your family. I started reading and I just couldn't stop. Your writing and your photographs are full of whimsey.
ReplyDeleteI also adopted through foster care. My son at age 2 and my daughter at age 1. I later gave birth to my third. My son was born drug addicted. I, too, cried when I heard about RAD - it explained so much - and yet as time wore on, it did not explain everything. In addition to the RAD there was something more organic going on and interfering with the attachment process. We have dug and dug and tried on many diagnosis - none that fit completely. The other day I went to a conference to learn more about FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). Have you looked into that for your yellow?
I wish you and your family the best.
Take care,
Patty
beautiful. =) happy new year!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to set resolutions. Your family is beautiful!
ReplyDeletegreat post! Love all the pictures! Inspiring! xo
ReplyDeleteSuper cool people! I popped on over from Tara's blog and WhAM... you use my digital kits in your blog banner! That just made my day!! Your family is just beautiful and Im excited to have more of a peek at your blog... love Chelsea
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ReplyDeleteI found your blog today through Tara's blog and I love what I see! :) What an amazing life you are leading. :) Rich blessings on you. I look forward to seeing where else you travel through subscribing to you in reader. xoxo
I just love this whole thing you have going on...your words, your family, your beauty, your style...so glad I found your blog.
ReplyDeletei'm also here via Tara's photo shoot - your bravery is commendable - i doubt your life is as easy as you project it - stay strong - and thank you for giving me a little shake - i want to finish what i start - be the inside me on the outside too - xxxx
ReplyDeleteWOW!! You are truely AMAZING! Very inspiring.
ReplyDeletehello, saw you family's shoot on tara's blog. Can I just say - beautiful - simply beautiful. And what awed me most was the 4 separate shots with each of your children - to me (whether I was right or wrong) seemed to show the relationship between you & your child. thanks for being brave enough to share and also to tavel this amazing journey that I'm reading about via your site.
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hello, saw you family's shoot on tara's blog. Can I just say - beautiful - simply beautiful. And what awed me most was the 4 separate shots with each of your children - to me (whether I was right or wrong) seemed to show the relationship between you & your child. thanks for being brave enough to share and also to travel this amazing journey that I'm reading about via your site.
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Tara's shoot of your family was beautiful, as is your family. Wishing you a wonderful 2011.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so inspiring. So much. It moves me and it makes me laugh. It's such a blessing to have the chance to *meet* such a lovely family from the other side of the world.
ReplyDeleteBlessing and happiness for you all
MamaF
I just discovered your blog today. Let me say, I can't get enough! I've been sitting here for the past hour reading all of your old posts. :)
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog for a while, since way back when Tara posted your family's photo in September (In between Flags and Bikes). You've inspired me with this post. Also I love that you and your family are into hooping. Have you been on or are you on hoopcity.ca? its awesome check it out if not! <3
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