October 27, 2014

Uniquely You || 10.28.14

October 27, 2014/ ekfriend

I am worthy. You are worthy. We are worthy.

This quote gave me chills. We are all individual spirits learning how to lean on one another, learn, play, explore, and love. There is no other being on this planet that resembles our thoughts, shape, or values. We are all so different in a beautiful way. Why do we try to change this? We are so worthy of being ourselves and letting our love shine as we write and draw and build and play and dance and live. It is so beautiful to be unique. Let's try and honor ourselves by singing our own tune and only doing what makes us feel one hundred percent. No doubts, no worries, just love and light and individual expression. Cool.

How can you let your individual light shine today?

xxoo

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October 27, 2014

Contemplative Gratitude || 10.20.14

October 27, 2014/ ekfriend

|| Last Monday of October||

My weekend was spent alone, sharing my time with my computer, my bed, a brisk walk on Saturday morning. I recipe tested for you all this week -- not as satisfied as I wish, but sharing with you none the less. I spent a lot of time writing and thinking, though. I think some weekends need to be about that kind of solitude -- just connecting with yourself until it clicks and you realize something needs slight tweaking or a huge overhaul.

Two exams this week, meetings, and activities galore... is it Friday yet? Juuustt kidding... don't wish your life away. I'd love to hear how you all are doing. How was everyone's weekend?

|| GRATITUDE ||

I am grateful for peace and quiet. I am grateful for binge watching TV. I am grateful for writing and crumpling it up, not pressing the delete button. I am grateful for patience, for I feel I need some more, but I'm sure I have enough. I am grateful for memories as long as they don't keep me stuck in the past. I am grateful for time alone, for one day I won't feel so lonely. I am grateful for life, for the use of my limbs, and for all around me that is available. I am grateful for the stars, the moon, and the sun, for at least they are consistent.

What are you grateful for?

xxoo

[weekend snapshots by emily friend]

October 21, 2014

Make Noise + Express Yourself || 10.21.14

October 21, 2014/ ekfriend

“It’s okay to make noise. I express myself freely and joyously. I speak up for myself with ease. I express my creativity. I am willing to change.”

Louise Hay describes the throat as an ‘avenue of expression + a channel of creativity’. Problems arise with an ‘inability to speak up for one’s self + swallowed anger + stifled creativity + refusal to change’. Does this sound familiar? Are you closing your voice off and thus your light by not speaking your truth and expressing yourself? Words don't need to be the only answer. Express your creativity through art, by writing, by dancing or with other forms of movement. It's okay to make noise. What a beautiful sentiment. Shed beautiful tears, yell until your heart is content, breathe fire and thrash, laugh so loudly it echoes. Be big and expressive. Be grand and noisy! Make it count and make it loud and make it real and make it you. There is nothing wrong with walking in your truth and vibrating at your highest frequencies. If others are intimidated or unaffected or angered, let all of that weight fall on their shoulders. You - we- carry far too much. Let's just hold onto what is ours for the moment, shall we?