So I watched Oprah today.
I don't usually watch Oprah. I have nothing against her... I just don't like sappy, overdramatized, preachy things. I like authenticity. And although she preaches authenticity - it doesn't feel authentic to me.
I want REAL. Like, really really REAL.
I like my sunshine with some clouds...
my flowers in the dirt...
I like my tears... not to be a pretty, little well-up with one sliding down my cheek.... I like tears with snot and sobs and black, mascara eyes that leave a salty rind encrusted on my face.
But I watched Oprah today, featuring Tom Shadyac, the director of Ace Ventura, Bruce Almighty, Nutty Professor, who gave up the so-f-ing-rich-and-successful life, for a REAL one.
It hooked me. It touched me. And it reminded me of several things about myself that I have let go to seed.
I haven't been living my purpose. I know my purpose. I yearn and crave to be fulfilling it. BUT I continuously put it aside and give my energy away to purposes that are not from my own heart. I get distracted and off-track.
Oprah said today.... "Each day we live not doing our heart's desire... we die a little."
That resonated with me. I know that little inkling of death. I feel it when I close my eyes at the end of a day that I have been completely out of touch with my soul's reason for being.
So I am putting a little Posty on my bathroom mirror that reads - "Follow Your Heart - OR DIE!"
Every morning... as I floss my gums... I will repeat it in my head and go into my day following my heart.
Namaste,
C H E Z
That's a great reminder, and I feel for you too. I follow my heart, but at times my mind gets in the way, and when it does it deflates my heart. I know because I end up miserable. What I have on my board is my own quote of 'Whatever happens, keep shining' because each experience presents itself as an opportunity to outshine ourselves in it.
Posted by: Ana Goncalves | April 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I like my tears the same way, raw and full and out there.
Now, it's time for me to get down to the business of doing my heart's desire.
Thanks for such wisdome.
Peace & Love,
~Barb~
Posted by: Barb | April 22, 2011 at 05:52 AM
No person deserves your tears, and who deserves them won't make you cry.
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