A couple months ago I saw online the phrase “speak your truth”. I liked it enough that I made a mental note of it. Then in December when I was making the stamped jewelry and decided to practice on a blank charm for myself the thought “speak your truth” came to my mind once again, but when I went to stamp it on “live” popped in my head and with a smile I began to work on my charm "live your truth" knowing that’s exactly what I needed.
“do I think too much?”
“you don’t think too much, you do too little.”
That was a blurb from the conversation I had with Adam last Thursday. After he said it I had to sit with it for a minute, knowing he was dead on, I had to internalize it myself. Deep breathe. Yes, he was right. I do not put into action all the things I think about. I do do too little.
I think over the past five plus years of blogging I’ve spoken my truth. I’ve tried to do my best at sharing the woman I am--the good, the bad, the crazy, & the sane. I share what I believe, my struggles, my fears, my art, & my triumphs. I tell you what I love, what I want, & what I need. Admittedly you’re not getting every piece, there is a filter, but that is a post for another day. Suffice it to say, if you read my blog you should get a clear picture of the workings of my mind, who I am, what I’m about, and the woman I want to be.
but
and it’s a very big but—
Talk is cheap. I could talk till I’m out of breath and then some, but talking never got me anywhere. Well, that’s not being entirely fair. I think talking/thinking is the beginning, but once you do the work to gain the knowledge the next step is action. We need to take what we’ve learned and apply it. Unfortunately that’s the hardest part and the part I seem to struggle with the most. It’s the reason I chose live and do all those years ago because I knew it’s what I needed to improve and if I am true about who I am it’s still something I struggle with.
I have all these thoughts in my head (you get to read some of them)—ideas, things I want to try, things I want to improve. I think about what I can do to make it happen, I write about it, talk to others about it, but for whatever reason—fear, laziness, etc., I don’t really care the excuse, the point is—I never get around to following through with it. If my dreams don’t come true I only have me to blame and I’m not okay with that.
So this year I am focusing on TRUTH—LIVING MY TRUTH
And this is my truth...
-Relationships are everything so I'm going to spend time developing meaningful relationships with those I love.
-Service makes the burden of trials lighter so I'm going to listen for opportunities and give service
-Life is to be enjoyed so I'm going to be present in everything i do.
-Being grateful changes our attitude so I'm doing my daily gratitude journal.
-I love creating so I'm going to have more projects.
-Knowledge is power, but action is more so I'm going to do what I know.
-Where there is light there can be no darkness so I'm focusing on the light.
xoxo
amy gretchen
12 comments:
Excellent! I hope this is a big year for you as you put these things into action.
You may want to check out Michelle's Sunday Thoughts post today, it is interesting and relates to thinking too much.
Love, love, love, love this post! I'm so glad you finally got your "word" - or phrase for the year. I posted about my word on my blog. If you want to read about it you can go here:
www.tiltonfamily.blogspot.com
I'm excited to see where your word takes you this year. I love your thoughts.
Have a great week!
Here! Here! That was spectacular. I look forward to you sharing your truth all year long.
I think that Truth is the perfect word for you. Perfect. And i love the truths you listed at the bottom. Just following those will lead you to an excellent year.
Love you, Lady. That's the truth.
xoxox
Funny. After posting about my new "word", as inspired by you, I then hopped onto your blog to see what you decided on.
Loved the post.
Love that even though stretching ourselves can be daring...you are doing it. You are much more brave than you realize. The observation of one's self is the true test to character and you, my friend, are a solid rock.
When I read Adam's comment I thought, "Oh my gosh, that's ME!" I chose the word 'do' last year and make it all the more strange I was tossing around the word truth for this year. I also tossed around doing a do-over on the word do because I don't think I did it very well. I feel stuck. I have sooo many ideas. Ideas on what I want to change about myself, things I want to do and do differently. There are projects waiting to be started, words waiting to be written, photos waiting to be edited. Often, at the end of the day I know I wasted it. It's like I know myself but I don't. Thank you for being real; I love that about you!
I think a lot of us can relate to what you've just said. As I was reading your post I was nodding my head in agreement!
Ditto, ditto, and ditto! I was totally nodding my head in agreement the whole post. What Adam said really resonated with me. I've never really been able to put into words what my problem is and that's EXACTLY it! Thank you for this post! You have inspired me for change! I felt it coming, but couldn't quite put my finger on the details. This is precisely what I needed to hear (read) to get myself started. Thank you so much! Happy New Year to you!
Awesome and inspirational!
You are so brave, open, and honest -
a positive influence in the blogging world.
Thank you for that post.
You are quite a gal amy!
YES. perfect word. funny how they choose us. xoxo
This is so much like my Sunday thoughts, it's uncanny! I think I think too much and act too little, and go around and around in circles, going nowhere. Great word choice.
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