Tag: maria shriver

Honor Yourself to Better Serve Others

You are the captain of your ship, and therefore of your wellbeing, your purpose and your journey.

Love without condition while still exercising wisdom.

Give generously while setting appropriate boundaries.

Dream big and don’t settle. It may take time, but the time will be just right.

Say no when doing so gives you the space to practice self-care.

Lean into “not now” when this will keep you safer rather than sorry.

However, always say yes to honoring your intuition, character and integrity – even when this means standing alone.

Be willing to sacrifice short-term gains in order to experience lasting blessings.

Know that you are worthy and embrace this truth with confidence and contentment.

U-Turns Are Allowed

Life is a gift that is meant to be unwrapped. Make the most of it by honoring those whispers in your heart. 

You may not get it right the first time, but a misstep may be part of your personal tango. A delay may not be a denial, and you shouldn’t automatically place a period where perhaps God is simply inserting a comma, for you to pause.

And guess what? U-Turns and detours are allowed, too.

On life’s path, listening, learning and walking out your destiny may require some or all of the above.

Just remember that there’s nothing lost or wasted if you’re paying attention and embracing the lessons you encounter along the way.

New visions and goals are also permissible. Challenge yourself to approach those opportunities with confidence, wisdom and self-respect.

Keep living life to the fullest – whatever that looks like for you in this season – and remember to give thanks along the way.