Beauty in the Valley

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Life seems to ebb and flow. Right now, my life seems to be ebbing. And that is perfectly good with me. I'm learning to accept the valleys and still be present.

I told myself last night that Life is wonderful and marvelous. Today was a brilliant day. But, even in the ebbing, there are lovely surprises that come in when accepting what is.

Instead of fighting the current reality and wanting things to be different, I decided to accept the low. It is what it is. There's peace in embracing whatever is showing up. 

Even now, as I write this, I feel the writing is a bit disjointed and not flowing. But it is what it is. And that one little statement allows me to release any unnecessary resistance. 

I get to show up as is. No pressure. Letting the mundane ebb of my mind be here, too, allowing it to take up space and express itself. It's like practicing non-judgment by welcoming the ordinary moment or thought.

As dancers, we have had a lot of practice judging ourselves in the mirror. We believe we must be "perfect" and "extraordinary" for our expressions to matter—no wonder why we don't give ourselves any credit for the things we accomplish. We feel as if the ordinary, regular dip is something to hide. But maybe it's something to be cherished?

I think we could stand to accept all parts of who we are and not just the good parts—allowing others to see the humanity in what we share with others. This is the magic sauce to being a creative. 

Let us be the few who see the beauty in the valley and give it its due glory.

Thank you, ebb. I love you.

With lots of LOVE,
Teresa

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