Being YOU, Living Your truth | Filed under General
Here we are already, Wednesday I hope you have brought out and will continue to bring out the best of all possible things, all day long, and may you have the awareness to recognize and appreciate all that this day brings to you! I know this is difficult for so many and there are some who say is she always THAT WAY….the answer is no, I do have my poor me, pity me days when I visit the dark and damp basement but I will tell you they are less than ever. If you make changes in your life and think Life Is Simply Good, you will find it to be so.
Have you thought about the fact, when we are young children, we live authentically, seldom afraid or embarrassed to seek out what we want or to speak our minds. As we grow older, we tend to tuck that authenticity away, putting it aside while we chase our dreams, afraid that it might hinder us in our success. But we never let that freedom go completely. We may conform to society while embracing secret passions when alone. We may withhold certain opinions, though it doesn’t change the fact that we possess them. It is important, however, to never stray too far from that youthful brashness and self-interest for they are qualities that help make you who you are. The authentic you is your true self and, in living authentically, you live your truth, making time for the things you love and projecting who you really are. The simplest way to live your truth is to leave the expectations of other behind and live the way you feel most worthwhile.
It takes being selfish in a healthy way by doing what you know is best for you, regardless of the opinions of others - even the opinions of close friends and family. Living authentically means that you make choices without fear, trusting in your soul’s wisdom… If you value personal pursuits, don’t feel forced into a certain job just to make enough money to keep up with your neighbors. Conversely, if you prize success in business, don’t let others’ perception of what’s right for you hold you back. Denying your unique truth can lead to feelings of failure and dissatisfaction because you aren’t acknowledging your true self. In living your truth, there are no pretenses. Everything you do will reflect who you truly are.
If you are unsure of who you really are, look inward and ask yourself what your purpose, values, and needs are. Honor your strengths and don’t let yourself be guided by what others expect of you. Finally, discover your passions by trying new things, and sticking with those things that stir your soul. Finding who you really are and then making the choice to embrace your true dreams and desires will take your life in a direction that is both satisfying and deeply meaningful.
In short discover your passions and keep them burning never allow them to be smothered. You know of course I’m not finished, right, so here is a few more things for you….
“There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, there are thousands to prophesy failure. There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, the dangers that await to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, just take off your coat and go to it; just start to sing as you tackle the thing that “cannot be done,” and you’ll do it.” Edgar Guest
Now a new feature I am going to start ….
Five things you do not know about me and you might want to know or you might care less but guess what I’m going to share them with you anyway.
1. I am the oldest child.
2. My father became the oldest surviving child after his two older brothers drowned while he, his two brothers and his father were swimming in the river. This happened when all the boys were children.
3. My mother is the oldest child.
4. My husband is the oldest child.
5. My husband and I have no children.
Until next time here at Always Victoria, leave me with a few things I don’t know about you, I know you want to share so please do. Remember to make someone’s day special greet them with a smile..Yes Life Is Simply Good.
August 4th, 2005 at 5:21 am
Interesting. I too am the eldest child.
August 4th, 2005 at 5:50 am
I am the second child of the second child of the second child on my mother’s side. Did that make sense?
And the first time I was married, it was on 7/11, the second time was 11/7. And no we didn’t plan it that way, in fact I didn’t realize it until about 3 years later.
August 4th, 2005 at 6:24 am
Another oldest. Loved the Edgar Guest quote.
August 4th, 2005 at 7:31 am
Very well expressed. It is so true about passions, when they get burried under other things I tend to get depressed and sometimes angry.
I like your new feature! I look forward to more…
I’m the youngest of 5 children.
*HUGS & LOVE*
August 4th, 2005 at 7:38 am
You know we are born with love and learn fear. Why is that?
Some of us never learn what our passions might be.
August 4th, 2005 at 9:04 am
This post comes at the right time for me. Sometimes I have difficulties saying “no” to people’s invitations or calls for help. But after a while I feel drained and then in the end the “me” that they are getting is not the best of what I could be anymore. So if I want to be the latter, I should be more focused on what I want/need to do.
August 4th, 2005 at 9:12 am
I’m also the oldest child.
My grandmother was 1/2 American Indian and I married a man who’s grandmother was 1/2 American Indian.
I hate to sleep in a closed room, I want at least one window or a door open.
Good MORNING Miz Vicki!!!
August 4th, 2005 at 9:41 am
Great post Vickie!! For most of us, the older we get the easier it is to lose sight of our dreams.
I’m a second child, all 4 of us were girls. My dad came from a family of all boys, and he wanted all girl babies! I have night lights in most rooms in my house. I am a Spiritual Medium and a Healer. As much as I wanted them (badly) I never had children either. I am a Taurus and can be as stubborn as a bull.
August 4th, 2005 at 10:04 am
Another good post Victoria! And how do you manage a new blog look nearly every day???? I love the ‘diner’ look!
lets see…..five things
1. I’m the youngest of 7, but i’m an only child (go figure that one out!)
2. I’m terrified of spiders and love snakes
3. I’m just now learning how to cultivate and maintain my relationship with God
4. I’m a HUGE chocoholic
5. I love cheesy romance books
Hope you have an excellent day!
August 4th, 2005 at 10:52 am
Something you don’t know about me: I gave bone marrow to a young child as an 18 yr old and it affected me so much that I became a big supporter of organ donation. But my oldest child is a firm believer against it. Isn’t that strange?
August 4th, 2005 at 11:22 am
Your father and your grandfather, what amazing people they must be to have found their way through an experience like that.
My hubby and I are oldest children, although his mom was pregnant before my hubby was born and miscarried at 5 1/2 months after she received an electric shock while cleaning the refrigerator.
My son Steven with cancer is the oldest, although I had 4 miscarriages before managing to carry one to term.
My deceased niece Kyra was the oldest.
Once on the radio I heard a psychologist talking about marriage and birth order. He said that when two youngest children marry, the bills never get paid but they always have a great time. When two oldest children marry, you have two leaders and no followers.
He was right on about us
Have a great day.
August 4th, 2005 at 12:05 pm
Interesting, I too am the eldest as well. You bring up good points V, always look within for answers.
August 4th, 2005 at 2:30 pm
I remember being a fearful nervous child always hiding in mom’s skirt.
I’m more fearless than I’ve ever been.
I’m a single child from parents who each grew up with over a dozen siblings.
Any movie but wooden bolly or holly is good with me. You me them from Brasil was good enough to watch 3 times.
Listening for that quiet inner voice, and hearing it or not, acting, beats hand-wringing and waiting for growing up to be delivered rather than achieved.
August 4th, 2005 at 5:38 pm
I was the middle kid. I got the best from both ends. http://alwaysvictoria.com/wp-images/smilies/icon_rotfl.gif
August 4th, 2005 at 6:20 pm
I am the youngest and I don’t have any children of my own.
I like what you wrote here. I am a risk-taker by nature. I never want to look back and say. “What if…”
August 4th, 2005 at 7:02 pm
I had a perfectly good long winded comment which I lost grrrrrrrrrrrr:hissyfit:
Passion is what drives us to try harder in what we love to do. Its something that had been polluted by money, or is money most peoples passion now.hmmmm
I remember sports heroes that played for the love of the game. The passion they had for playing,where money wasn’t a factor. How they would risk their life to go one more inch past what they could because they wanted to not because they needed to for the money.
Shoeless Joe Jackson after being kicked out and banned from baseball, played in the minors under different names for next to no money because he had a passion for the game.
The people who have a passion for the work, achieve more and are always happy.
Passion in a relationship helps it last longer and makes for better sex. HA!!! I knew I could get sex in here somewhere.
Pssssst yeaj think I can get a burger and an Icecream float too.
It was worth a shot
Have a nice day.
August 4th, 2005 at 10:24 pm
Remeber, you are going to be one of the odest persons in the family tree.
August 7th, 2005 at 8:53 am
Whew! I think I completed my assignment. That is if this works alright: Cindra If you haven’t met CT yet, please do. Another wonderful woman God has directed into my path. Let’s see, what else?
6. I am an old child.
7. My father is the baby, and a retired firefighter, and a pretty neat dude.
8. My mother is truly the head of the Clan.
9. My wife is an angel.
10. We have no children together, each have a son from our previous marriages.
No mas, No mas.