Today I’m feeling abundant and excited about life. This past Friday I had 49 students registered for my teleseminar that starts tomorrow. And more have registered since then! I’m feeling the energy of the students – some are excited about the class, some are nervous about using the technology. And the energy is just buzzing.
I’ve worked with my field to allow the feeling of excitement to feed me rather than push me off center. More work than I would have thought! Lots of meditation and being present.
In the midst of all of this, as is often the case, I had two people contact me about traveling to teach – in gorgeous locations that I would love to travel to. I had someone else offer to take professional pics for me I’m way beyond needing those. Another person, a trusted friend, gave me a nudge to work with her to “up” my image (wardrobe, creating video for my web site etc) to suit the professional international teacher that I am stepping into.
This morning I was dying to call someone and just CELEBRATE this great feeling! Ends up – I didn’t call anyone. It felt that the best possible way I could celebrate this feeling was just to sit in it, drink it up and enjoy it myself. For me, at that moment in time, it felt like a phone call would be a way of not fully owning how great this feels. If I called someone I would think about the other person and how it would feel for them. Some part of me that thinks it’s not good to brag would say self deprecating things that would push away the good feeling. Today – the best thing I can do is quietly celebrate (and write a blog entry).
My question for you is this – What if we are the person most suited to share our sorrows and joys with. This does not mean to pull away from friends. I’m deeply grateful for my friends and feel very connected no matter how frequently we’re in touch. My thought is that when we can pause and FEEL rather than trying to put the feelings into words – there is a gift available. And so I thought I would share.
Next time you have a day where you feel like you’re scraping on the floor – pause and offer yourself some compassion. Be present. See what the gifts are. And next time you’re flying high – see if you can pause in gratitude and enjoy the feeling!
Thank you again! In the past when I’ve been so excited about something that has happened to me and shared it with others I found myself disappointed by their feedback. I like the idea of being present with it and celebrating it by yourself!