Dear Friends, Today I'd like to share this lovely wind whisper that I received recently from Australian mixed media artist, Nic Hohn. I adore Nic's artwork. Her work is amazing, inspiring and incredibly beautiful. This charming gift also came with a message that really moved my heart.
On the front is the word LOVE. And on the back it says, You Are Enough Already." Its just what I needed to hear. The wind whisper is now hanging in my study so I can be inspired as I work on my computer. Thank you so much Nic!!
The words "Love" and "You Are Enough Already" got me thinking how I don't always think "I'm enough" and indulge in self sabotage. I'm a fairly private person and am not usually so self revealing but here goes:
Some examples:
Keeping and wearing old clothes that are now ill fitting or shapeless and don't make me feel attractive.
Making excuses not to stick to my exercise and meditation routine.
Eating junk food.
Letting people get away with being rude and not treating me respectfully, (especially those in the so called "service" industry, or in positions of authority).
Saying yes when I don't mean it. Agreeing when I don't really agree.
Doing things that I don't really want to do. Not speaking my truth.
People pleasing.
Procrastinating and not creating.
Not asking for what I want. Not feeling that I deserve it.
Rushing around for no good reason.
Feeling bad because my house is a mess and I'm slow at cleaning.
Having a house full of clutter that doesn't bring happiness.
Not really feeling that I am good enough.
What I can do to change:
Throw away all the old clothes. Accept that I've grown a dress size.
Only wear clothes that make me feel good. Buy some new clothes.
Stick to my yoga routine. Take the dog for a walk.
Eat healthy food and drink more water.
Stand up for myself and speak my truth. Learn to say no.
Show up for my creative life.
Stop trying to please people.
Slow down and stop rushing around. Do what I can. Prioritise.
Accept that I'm slow at doing housework and that its ok. Allow more time for it.
Declutter. Give stuff away. Make way for the new.
Relax. Choose to be happy.
Accept myself as I am and that I am enough already :)
No one is perfect and we all make mistakes.
Something came to mind recently as I was rushing around. Why do I always have to judge things as being good or bad? What if all is well in my world? What if everything is ok just the way it is? What if I'm ok just the way I am? As I thought about this "relevation" I felt a sense of peace and love come over me. And this peace continued throughout the day and I felt more at ease. And from this place, I felt that I could just be, instead of being controlled by my thoughts and feelings. I know this concept is not new and sounds simple, but I'm not sure why I don't follow it as often as I could. I'm now trying to operate more from this place.
Do you ever have the feeling that you are not enough? Please know that it is not true and you are enough already. Even my dear Kitty thinks so and is offering her paw for support! :)
I also have some of Nic Hohn's gorgeous and uplifting cards displayed in my little art studio, and they give me a boost each time I go in there to create. You can check out Nic's stunning range of inspirational cards here.
I hope this post has inspired you today. Thank you all for the wonderful messages of support that you left for me about my new blog home. Thank you also for your visit today and have a lovely and Happy Weekend!! Wini xo
Hi Wini, thanks 4 this very brave post. I think I'm not good enough is a sentiment that plagues so many of us. And it's courageous to look at our weaknesses and then say it's ok, I still love me and then change our lifestyle. I'm also learning to love my own insecurities, fears, mistakes. N on judgements, yes, I'm learning to surpass that and just look at things without putting a label on it. Very difficult so need to constantly practise! hehe. Love Nic Hohn's art btw, so lovely to receive beautiful art with a message this way!
ReplyDeleteWini--such a powerful post. Thank you for sharing. As I've started being online more I have come across the saying "You are enough" and I can't tell you how much that means to me. Growing up and even now I still think I have to be more, better, etc. I have a ten-year-old daughter who I'm trying to empower with self-confidence and spirit and to know that she is enough and perfect just the way she is. Thanks again for this!
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Hi! I'm a fellow flyer! You're blog us so pretty and welcoming. I can sure relate to this post. What a sweet gift from your friend and a good reminder... Jynene
ReplyDeleteWini, your blog is beautiful and so is your spirit! Thank you for sharing this inspiring post. I'm so happy to have found this lovely place through the e-course. :)
ReplyDeleteWini - great post. I'm sure everyone has felt the same way in varying degrees. I can definitely relate to a few of your examples especially the procrastination and not creating. I like to think of procrastination more as 'creative brainstorming' - you're still working out ideas in your head and not ready to put pen to paper yet.
ReplyDeleteHi Wini, thanks so much for passing by Wandering Spice. I was so, so pleased to discover your site today, and am happy I stumbled on this post in particular.
ReplyDeleteI've been experiencing a bit of a creative renaissance in the past 6 months (hence starting my food blog), and have just felt a huge range of emotions.
I'm looking forward to following along with your journey and sharing our inspirations :)
Hi - I came over from flying lessons. Your blog is lovely. I can definitely relate to some of the things you've mentioned, and that card is a lovely reminder to remember what we already know deep down - We are enough! Best, Abby
ReplyDeleteI stopped by to visit from Flying Lessons, and I'm so glad I did. I so related to your list of ways you self sabotage. In fact, I could have written that list! Thanks for also including the list of how you can change -- it includes several changes that I need to make, too.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lovely gift you received from your friend, and a perfect reminder that YOU ARE ENOUGH!
Wini - what a wonderful post! I don't always think of eating junk food and not decluttering as self-sabotage, but you're right. I feel so much better when I take the time to do those things. I cleaned up my house yesterday because a friend was coming over - you know, it brought me joy all yesterday and today!
ReplyDeleteYour friend's art is beautiful. Ooh, bytheyway, I'm a fellow flyer. ;) Glad to soar together!
hello Wini, your new blog home is pretty, i really like the design :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing Nic Hohn's cards!
wishing you a beautiful Sunday,
xoxo Mita
Hello Wini, yes its amazing how we often do those things that are not good for us. When I do the stuff that feels good (eat well etc...)I always think to myself "why do I resist this, it feels sooo much better!". Bless you and your sweet kitty too, as you try and usher in more goodness. x
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! I am also a fellow flyer. How do you get these AMAZING pics. Such great lighting, crisp and colorful!
ReplyDeleteI am deeply honored & humbled....and it was my deepest pleasure to gift this to you. What a beautiful, heartfelt, open post Wini. You are amazing inspiraton! xoxo
ReplyDeleteDearest sweet wini, nic's work is truly awesome and that is such a beautiful gift. Thank you so much for this sweet reminder that we are enough! You are really inspiring sweet friend! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this honest post Wini. I think so many of us go through these very similar feelings. Why do we do this? I am not sure. I am glad you got to a place of peace. The thoughts we think are so important aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI have a book by Louise Hay, Experience Your Good Now, it comes with a CD too. I really love it. If you haven't checked it out I highly recommend it.
xo
Dear Friends, thank you all so much for your wonderful messages. I'm so happy that this post resonated with so many of you. Wini xo
ReplyDeleteYou are lovely Wini ... I've always thought so
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Hi! I'm stopping in from flying lessons to check out your blog. This was such an honest and open hearted post. I have many of the same things on my list. Love Nic's reminder the we are all "good enough already" and her artwork is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWini this is such a beautiful and important post and one I needed to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much dear!
xo