Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Synchronicité

I've been watching a lot of French movies lately that explore a common theme: the idea that the smallest of events can greatly affect the rest of your life. And the power strangers have over these events. But really, they're not strangers. You might not know them, but it's pretty much guaranteed that someone you have come in contact with has come in contact with them. And these life-changing events are seemingly predetermined. Ce qui doit arriver arrive. Call it what you will; Destinée, Sort (Fate), or my favorite, Synchronicité.

Let's say that this French cinematic way of looking at the chaotic world we live in is spot on and destiny really does exist. Sometimes I do feel like more of a passenger in my life than the driver. Better yet, I'm on cruise control. Waiting for universal guidance on what actions to take eliminates unnecessary work and helps me create things easily and effortlessly. I watch for little life clues to show me the way. But nothing is overnight and the natural order of being is wider than our personal plans.

This is where you come in and take the role of almighty co-creator of your life. Plant the seeds of what you want, tend to your garden and watch it bloom. When the Universe serves up one of these moments, rise to the occasion and meet it half way. Manifest the life you want to lead.

But don’t be attached to any outcome. Remember those strangers who aren’t really strangers at all? They really do affect the ebbs and flows around you, whether you realize it or not. We are all connected and affect each other’s destinies. So smile and meet eyes with those strangers, they might just affect the rest of your life in ways you could only dream of.

Look for signs of synchronicity unfolding~

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Cultivating the Artistic Energy

An amazing artistic energy surrounds me, flows inside me. I constantly feel the need to create, express and engage the world through images and stories. The beauty of this energy is that I take it with me wherever I go. No one can take it away from me. It has been with me all my life and it grows every day.

But I do not own this energy. It owns me. And I will continue to obey it, develop it, and cultivate it. No matter where in the world I am~

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Embracing the Angst

...And then the Universe hit the brakes. Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans and while I'm daydreaming about exploring the world with my sexy french man, the Universe decides to mix things up.

A promotion at work at the 11th hour; the Universe's way of whispering in my ear. Reminding me of the choice. Planting a seed of wonder. Maybe I should stay in LA?

The unending choices we all face everyday is what causes us all such angst. Fear of the unknown, anxiety about doing the right thing, the regret of the path not taken. Angst shakes us at our core, pain grows from doubt. But this angst also reminds us we're alive.

When I find myself struggling, I remind myself to coast. Realign with Universal timing. The answer will come in the time and the way it's intended. All I can do is close my eyes, open my heart and follow my feet. I trust myself to make good decisions.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Step One: Committing to the Journey

I've been debating for a long time whether to pick up and move to France with my boyfriend. Life in Los Angeles has been good to me. I've got a great apartment, a decent job and amazing friends. LA is a dynamic city and there's always something fun to do. So why move?

The better question is: why not move? Too many times in life we go the safe route. We choose money over happiness, status quo over the unknown. If I embark on this journey, I will have less money, but more experience. If I don't go, I may regret it for the rest of my life. So what will I choose?

I choose to live. I choose to experience. I choose to carpe diem! C'est la vive!

Deep breath... I've officially taken the first step. I've committed to the journey. The road may be long and bumpy, but all I've got to say is: Bring it on World! Watch out France, here I come~