GVIX SMR EDITION

ChasinG my bliss

august journal entry

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Virgo season is on the rise and I’m feeling the shift. Which means, I’ve been in constant rotation with Mother Earth for thirty-something years. This year has been transformative and compelling for all of us. We found ourselves wandering aimlessly in search of some normalcy. The outcome is 20/20 vision and self-understanding. Allowing us to evolve into our higher selves, guiding us towards love, compassion and purpose. My year has been eye-opening, refreshing, and everything I needed. Connecting within, connecting with loved ones and coming out on the other side – stronger than ever.

In September 2019, I took a leave of absence from work that was soon followed by my resignation. Unhappy, overworked, and often disrespected in a toxic workplace – my soul was growing weary. Next came devastating personal issues – I was forced into my darkest, most painful season. I’d been hit with tremendous change in a short span of time. With little light around me I suffered silently with depressed emotions. It was a long hard road. I prayed hard and got a flood of love/support from family/friends who lifted me up. I began to wake up slowly. Little by little I came out of my season by caring for my mind and body – healing and pushing forward. Got me feeling ‘so fresh and so clean, clean.’

Taking time to rest, relax, and restore. Breathing life into my journey. I began to journal daily. I had the time to be still, write, and dive into myself by God’s grace. With renewed down time, I planned to use it wisely and with intention. I wrote a list of goals. I wrote a list of boundaries. My intention was to repair my broken spirit and gain inner-standing. I always put my best foot forward for others. Yet, I walked in the shadows and took shortcuts for my own well-being. Instead of beating myself up about the details, I gave myself a round of applause. I stood up and clapped followed by a bow. I completed a life lesson. Today I’m committed fully to me. I’m not the person I use to be. I’m exactly where I want to be and whom I want to be.

I’m a magnificent woman who knows her weight in gold. I have more learning and living to do – I work on myself everyday because I'm most important in my life. I’m devoted to protecting my space and energy. I know my journey will get sweeter and make me much stronger. No paths are clear-cut so I will be sure to use my inner compass when navigating. I’m ready and willing to do the work because it will pay off for my future-self, contribute to my bliss and I'm having fun along the way. I choose bliss – living in light and laughter. My journey is focused on self-discovery. I receive my blessings humbly.

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If no one else roots for you – first and foremost cheer, clap, jump or whatever you want to do for yourself. Be your own role model and cheerleader! I encourage you to chase your bliss and find what’s true to you. Smile at yourself each morning when brushing your teeth or fixing your hair, it’s that simple.

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Self-love Mediation Inspired by India Arie

Place one hand over your heart and other on your stomach then close your eyes.

Affirm aloud or silently: You are my favorite place, you are my scared place.

You are where I go to feel and heal. I love you today and all tomorrows.

Namaste.

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Virgo – blessed bearthday