In today's post, I want to share something that just dawned on me. It's simple, but powerful. What is it? There are RESOURCES all around you. If you are curious about something, don't know how to do something, or feeling overwhelmed about a topic, the information and know-how will come to you, if you are open to it. Let's take an example from my life. For the last few weeks I have been doing research because I want to create more professional looking videos. I want better sound for when I sing, I want better picture quality, and I want to be able to edit my videos into a cool, funky and fun package.
So here is what I have been doing: researching cameras, researching microphones, researching video editing software, talking to people researching, researching, researching.
But this isn't making me feel better or really even being productive. Because I don't feel super passionate about technology so it feels like a chore to me, and I am just spinning my wheels. So I stopped. I opened my arms to the Universe and I said help me with this, I am releasing this. And I did. I released it from my mind, knowing the answers would show up for me.
When I woke up this morning, I realized: I am going home this weekend. At home, my dad has a beautiful camera I have two talented and capable brothers Who love to film and edit videos And are excited by technology. There are my answers. Why didn't I think of this before?
Because I was too busy DOING DOING DOING, trying to make things happen. Once I surrendered and said, you know what, I am releasing this, that's when the answers showed up. So I want to hear from you now. What are you trying to control or figure out? Release it. And then let me know what comes. Help is all around. Just be open to receiving. Namaste Liv
I originally wrote this post on Saint Patrick's Day, as I was inspired by all of the "green stuff" around me. Silly me posted it wrong so it did not link to my website! Oh well! So here I go with take #2.
As promised, I will share my journey of working towards the best version of myself–physically, mentally, and spiritually.
In the spirit of St. Patty’s Day and seeing GREEN STUFF everywhere, here is a LIV’Z LOVE tip:
Eat More Green Stuff!
I eat broccoli spinach, and kale regularly. An easy way to do this is
to chuck them into a blender with juice and fruit which masks the
taste..and voila: good for you & tastes good
I have heard about things happening to other people.
Bad things. Always to other people.
Never in my life did I think I would say, "My Nonna (grandma) was killed in a car accident caused by a drunk driver," and have it be a true statement for me.
I had just moved back to New York to be closer to my family. There was a family gathering for a birthday. I hadn't seen a lot of my extended family in months and it was nice to be reunited.
As I was surrounded by family and food and wine and love;
"This is why I moved home", I thought.
Nonna was quiet that day. Toward the end of the night I started feeling anxious; I was starting my new job in New York City the next day. Everyone was busy socializing at the party so I sat next to Nonna and hugged her for a really long time. It helped, I felt calmer.
As the party was wrapping up, I said goodbye to Nonna, my aunts, uncles, and cousins.
That's the last time I saw her.
My cousin and I received a phone call later that night. My aunt and uncle badly injured.
My Nonna-gone.
A drunk driver had crossed the median and hit them head on.
The rest is a blur. Shock, disbelief, pain, grief.
After processing for a couple of months, talking about it, meditating and praying, I knew it was her time to go. I knew that it happened for a reason.
Though it is painful for us family still here, she is SOARING.
She is peace
She is joy
She is light
