1 year ago I chose to embark on this journey of realignment. I still have opinions. The good news is they are a lot less than they were a year ago. The even better news is…I get to continue on this journey of becoming unconsciously competent in what I think and project. This is a journey and the realignment continues.
It has been an amazing journey and I look forward to the next 365 days…and what they will unfold to show me – about the world, about myself and especially about my place in this world.
Gregory asked me an interesting set of questions this evening. Did I think he was special and did I think he would do something to help the world? I am proud of our son. He is overall a great kid – kind and caring. He’s still only 10 so he has some time to mature into the young man I know in my heart he is. But…when answering I turned it around on him and asked him to answer these questions.
THIS is when the light bulb comes on. Hel-lo-o!! If I’m coaching him that the most important perspective to consider is his own – what other people think is irrelevant as long as he stays true to himself. Hey mom! Take your own advice. And I explain to him that he can do and be whatever he wishes to do and be – and once he finds out what it is that he was meant to do and be – well do it to the 9th degree and include others in his journey – giving back!
I am sitting on the balcony of the space we chose to stay for a few days – top floor of the hotel, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, on the cliffs of the rainforest, within walking distance to Parque National Manuel Antonio. The night sounds are prevalent, the crickets, the jungle, the ocean, there is a flash of lightning through the clouds – and both my men are asleep inside.
I am in a special space this evening to wrap things up. Walter and I came to Costa Rica 8 years ago. When we flew from San Jose to the Palmar Sur, we flew out over this spot – our first glimpse of the Pacific off the coast of Costa Rica. Now, 8 years later, we have been here for almost 3 months, we are listening to the ocean and I realize…I’m truly living my dream.
I am blessed beyond what I can explain. I will regroup in a few days to make my next commitment known at that time. Till then, my heartfelt thanks for your support through my journey. Have a day filled with an abundance of blessings.
Congratulations Carolynn, what a remarkable journey. You made and delivered on an incredible commitment. I imagine you can do anything you put your mind to. You had every opportunity, every distraction, life event, unforeseen circumstance, and yet you decided to paint your canvas with your own brush, and take the colors the world added and blend them into a masterpiece of your own creation. Nothing stopped you.
So amazing, I am so grateful to have been an observer to your mission and to your remarkable observations and wisdom. Thank you my friend. I doo-woo just a little bit better because of you!
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Thank you so much Anna for your kind words. Yes…we certainly had a few life events and unforeseen circumstances along the way. But to have accomplished what seemed liked such a monumental task a year ago, is proof that we can do anything we choose to do – just one step at a time! I am a better person for having had you with me on this journey. Gracias for the support.
Astonishingly jubulant at the wonder and magnificence of one of my favorite heros…. YOU!!! Congratulations and Celebrations from my heart to yours!
Much love to you! ?????
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I saw you happy dancing for us when I read this. Mucho Gracias Cassandra for all your support and encouragement and guidance along the way. You are someone I want to grow up to be just like! Except you are white and I am blue! LOL – can you send me more white por favor.
Congratulations! What an accomplishment!! So proud of you for blogging every day for a year. Where do you go from here? What’s next? Enjoy the ocean. Can’t wait to hear more Dowoo’s from you. 🙂
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So appreciate your support Heather. I remember calling you about my “ah ha” moment and my idea for “DoWoo”. Thank you again for being you!
Congratulations on completion of your 365 day commitment. This was a huge undertaking and you have remained true to your goal.
To live a life of mindfulness is a conscious decision. A decision to sift through acquired thoughts, remove judgements and opinions, and be simply an observer in your own life.
As you have noted it is a process. A journey that will present challenges, times when fall backs happen. But that’s OK. Life is exactly as it should be in the present moment.
Your daily blog has provided time for inner reflection and a sharing to others of how this chosen, conscious lifestyle ebbs and flows.
Well done!!
Wow! I’m thinking I need to have you as a guest blogger Tammy. Such eloquence!