Defying Gravity

I saved this link to Idina Menzel's song from Wicked a couple of weeks ago.  Defying Gravity makes me cry EVERY time I hear it.  It expresses where I am in my life right now and helps me remember just how much I'm capable of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_390681&feature=iv&src_vid=0eF06fNK3Ng&v=39gpaDnjW4I

You see I believe God has created each of us as a unique expression of herself.  I am a specific manifestation of creation that is here for a blink of an eye and I'm fortunate to have an awareness of who I am.  I'm also fortunate that I can choose what to do with this blink.

At this point I am in the process of reassessing my life's work.  I have a unique set of experiences and talents that I bring to the table.

I am an artist to the depths of my being.  I am an empathetic woman who can see multiple sides to most situations.  I am very good at living in the moment.  I observe for a long time before I take decisive action.  I'm not afraid to make mistakes.  I am a good communicator.  I am a natural teacher and am good at helping others recognize their own strengths.  I connect quickly and deeply with others.  I am a master at creating a sense of place and can transform any space into one of comfort and beauty.  I'm good at analysis.  I like to talk!  I have to move.

Two weeks ago I went to Joshua Tree National Park for a workshop called Enlightened Warrior Training Camp.  I went looking for clarity and focus.  I pushed myself physically and mentally and realized I've had both all along.  I just need to shed the habits of thought and action that no longer serve me and focus on the considerable strengths I've developed over my lifetime.

Now I'm pulling separate areas of my life into a streamlined whole.  (again....) My art and some of my basic habits are the underpinning of the whole thing.  But the swirl of possibilities I've been investigating has started to come together.  It includes creating art, teaching and sales. I'm developing some products and workshops related to living a creative life and am in training to become a public speaker.  I'm selling purses for Gigi Hill Handbags.  I love this motto from Gigi:  "We're changing women's lives one handbag at a time."  That kind of stated mission is very much in line with what I am doing and I'm making money right away.  Love it!

Oh, by the way,  developing my personal life is right up there!  I need to play more!

Here's the "to do" list that doesn't change from day to day:

eat well
rest well
exercise
meditate
do positive affirmations
track "points" or action steps towards my short and long term goals
celebrate my successes!
Gotta add PLAY!

Of course there are days where some or all of these things don't happen.  But over time those habits have developed who I am.  I keep this quote from the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu in mind:

“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habit. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”   Lao Tzu

Here are the lyrics for  

"Defying Gravity."  No doubt they will resonate with my fellow Enlightened Warriors.  AHO!

Something has changed within me
Something is not the same
I'm through with playing by the rules
Of someone else's game
Too late for second-guessing
Too late to go back to sleep
It's time to trust my instincts
Close my eyes and leap!

It's time to try
Defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
And you won't bring me down

I'm through accepting limits
'Cuz someone says they're so
Some things I cannot change
But till I try, I'll never know!
Too long I've been afraid of
Losing love I guess I've lost
Well, if that's love
It comes at much too high a cost!

I'd sooner buy
Defying gravity
Kiss me goodbye
I'm defying gravity
I think I'll try
Defying gravity
And you won't bring me down

Unlimited (Unlimited)
My future is unlimited (unlimited)
And I've just had a vision
Almost like a prophecy
I know - it sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision's hazy
But I swear, someday I'll be...

Flying so high! (Defying gravity)
Kiss me goodbye! (Defying gravity)

So if you care to find me
Look to the western sky!
As someone told me lately:
"Everyone deserves the chance to fly!"

I'm defying gravity!
And you won't bring me down!
Bring me down!
Bring me down!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_390681&feature=iv&src_vid=0eF06fNK3Ng&v=39gpaDnjW4I