Why not? (meant to be red out loud)
On unlocking our generous spirits
My stream of consciousness reflection on the question… Why not?
Why not imagine the best? Why not remember mostly good things happen? Why not take the leap and stay brave? Why not let go of the fear and embrace the play?
Why not be over the top generous with your abundance of time, attention, energy, &/or resources? Why not share your abundance with all of those who are part of your story and who consistently show up? Why not be known for your generosity?
Why not go out of your way every day to make sure the people you love know how much you love them?
Why not accept people for who they are? Why not come from forgiveness and grace? Why not remember we have never walked in someone else’s shoes? Why not let go of that which we do not understand? Why not accept it for what it is and trust it is supposed to be that way? Why not trust others are doing their best? Why not believe in them? Why not believe in their dreams? Why not believe in their potential while at the same time recognizing it is their journey, not ours?
Why not let go of judgment of others? Why not allow the work to be ours and not someone else’s? Why not make people feel really good as often as possible? Why not establish true connection, even with strangers? Why not lift people up?
Why not prioritize our own needs? Why not do something nice for ourselves? Why not step out the door and find a good deed to do, to make another being’s life better?
Why not reach out to a friend and say hello? Why not make someone else feel extra special? Why not take stock and create a list of appreciation; why not spread the love?
Why not listen to a favorite song and dance around naked in the dark? Why not dance around clothed in broad daylight? Why not move our bodies the way our bodies want to be moved? Why not burn the schedule and then decide: what do you want to do next?
Why not listen to that inner voice that says: this doesn’t feel right? Why not listen to that inner voice that says: that hurt? Why not get as quiet as possible in order to hear your own truth?
Why not walk out the door without the phone for the disconnect? Why not trust it’s OK to be untethered for 10 or 15 minutes? Why not say thank you to all the people who helped you get to where you are? Why not say thank you to the ones who hurt you and taught you something you needed to understand about life?
Why not let pain be our teacher and not our enemy? Why not let discomfort be our trusted advisor? Why not let sh*t go that doesn’t matter?
Why not say yes without overthinking? Why not say no without doubting? Why not say maybe and take your time when you’re really not sure yet?
Why not love yourself so much? Why not trust you are worthy of being loved so much? Why not trust that everything is working out the way it’s supposed to for your good and for your growth? Why not trust life and the world and yourself?
Why not come from love? Why not come from grace? Why not focus on your own healing rather than others perceived shortcomings?
Why not appreciate the love that shows up for you? Why not give freely to those you share life with? Why not be OK with the fact that there is so much you cannot control beyond your own mindset?
Why not accept that no one is perfect, especially not me or you?
Why not go out of your way to make sure the people you love the most feel safe and adored? Why not go out of your comfort zone and prioritize their wants & needs?
Why not say out loud how proud you are of yourself? Why not acknowledge your gifts? Why not start sentences with words like “I am really good at ______”?
Why not embrace change? Why not believe the best is yet to come? Why not set down resentment and accept it for what it is: someone else’s bad behavior?
Why not reach out to an old friend just because you’re thinking of them? Why not stop using the excuse that you’re bad at keeping in touch and instead, just pick up the phone? Why not honor the people you have the best memories with by simply staying in touch?
Why not stop screwing around with dishonesty? Why not decide you’re going to be a more trustworthy person? Why not be honest and let the chips fall where they may? Why not have a real life?
Why not admit you’re wrong or that you do not know? Why not acknowledge you are not an expert and there are people who know more than you? Why not say: I still have a lot to learn, and thank you?
Why not ask yourself every day how you can do better in your most important relationships, especially the one you have with yourself and with life?
Why not be grateful that although something really shitty happened to you, you are better off than you've ever been?
Why not set it down and let it go and go and give it to God? Why not allow that ease?
Why not acknowledge you’ve been conditioned to be judgmental and that you want to learn how to heal for your peace? Why not say out loud: I have always been enough.
Why not forgive your mother and your father and your exes for their mistakes and see them as flawed humans doing their best?
Why not read this and feel inspired and lifted up? Why not remember no one is thinking about you, you are free to be you? Why not let this resonate and be ok with your opportunities for learning and growing? Why not accept we are all working on our sh*t and no one is perfect?
Why not let go of excuses and just be honest? Why not trust that will be better?
Why not make your dreams come true? Why not do it now?
Why not stop taking all of it so seriously? Why not remember: it's not that deep.
Why not be the first one to apologize, why not choose to move on, and why not go to bed with a peaceful heart?
Why not have the best life you could ever possibly imagine, and why not make this the best day of your life!? 🙏🏻🤍🙏🏻
Why not?….