I sort of decided to give myself a bit of a Christmas break... like when I was a kid and had two weeks off of school. I can still remember the feeling of freedom and excitement... mmmm.... yes! So, the past couple of weeks have intentionally been less about getting stuff done and more about allowing some down time. And play time. Just enjoying... and also giving myself time to reflect as the year came to a close.
For me, the end of the year is about releasing and letting go. Reminding myself of my core WHY in everything I do... and then reviewing the year as to what served that WHY and what didn't. Getting clear about that, the things that don't serve naturally fall away... and that makes room for even more of the stuff that matters. The trick is to keep my ego in check, otherwise I find myself wanting to hold on... feeling like I'm losing something... even feeling "less than". Or... feeling this urge to go after things I don't even really want deep down in my soul. Spirit knows even when I don't. That's the grace part. And that's what I'm learning to count on more and more. Ahhhh.... grace. It's my chosen word for 2018. :-)
This past week, I put together a lyric and photo slideshow video for one of my favorite songs and productions on my album "Walk Your Life". Yes, this was actually part of my down time. I did not have an agenda to do this... I was drawn to "What Falls Away" (my songs are reminders for ME, too!) because of its timely relevance and wanted to bring it to life with imagery. I have found I really, really enjoy creating these videos... I get completely immersed in the flow and artistry of images, words, and music... to the point where I lose all track of time. I love being in that space.
Anyway... I just wanted to share the video with you! Perhaps it will help you (as creating it helped me) move into the new year lighter, freer, and more empowered in your never-ending journey to the YOU only you can be.
Happy 2018! May it be a deeply rewarding year in all the ways that matter.
Blessings,
Lauri
For me, the end of the year is about releasing and letting go. Reminding myself of my core WHY in everything I do... and then reviewing the year as to what served that WHY and what didn't. Getting clear about that, the things that don't serve naturally fall away... and that makes room for even more of the stuff that matters. The trick is to keep my ego in check, otherwise I find myself wanting to hold on... feeling like I'm losing something... even feeling "less than". Or... feeling this urge to go after things I don't even really want deep down in my soul. Spirit knows even when I don't. That's the grace part. And that's what I'm learning to count on more and more. Ahhhh.... grace. It's my chosen word for 2018. :-)
This past week, I put together a lyric and photo slideshow video for one of my favorite songs and productions on my album "Walk Your Life". Yes, this was actually part of my down time. I did not have an agenda to do this... I was drawn to "What Falls Away" (my songs are reminders for ME, too!) because of its timely relevance and wanted to bring it to life with imagery. I have found I really, really enjoy creating these videos... I get completely immersed in the flow and artistry of images, words, and music... to the point where I lose all track of time. I love being in that space.
Anyway... I just wanted to share the video with you! Perhaps it will help you (as creating it helped me) move into the new year lighter, freer, and more empowered in your never-ending journey to the YOU only you can be.
Happy 2018! May it be a deeply rewarding year in all the ways that matter.
Blessings,
Lauri
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