Finding the Spark

Recently a friend asked me if I have always worn such bright colors. It reminded me of several years ago when I began to pick out brighter clothing– several people noticed that on both my web site at the time and at speaking events I had vibrant, happy colors and patterns in my dresses and skirts. Yet there I was speaking about grief. For me, I wanted to show that life is still good no matter what happens to us because I strongly believe that in my own life.

 Yet it's a challenge for many people to find the inspiration and hope to go forward.

I have written before that I believe that we all have a spark within us and that's what keeps us going. I have bad days, too- life is never a flat emotional line– but even on those bad days I might have to take a break and process what has happened or what I feel but somewhere I am able to redirect myself to what's most important to me, what motivates me, what inspires me, what goals I want to accomplish. And if I'm letting something fester, I find that I have to almost pinch myself to zap myself out of wasting my time on that when I could be doing something more productive whether that be writing, painting, or simply emptying the dishwasher so it gets done. 

I have talked a lot about my work taking a shift over the last few years and now I see– coinciding with my wedding in a month– the road is becoming more clear. While I don't believe that we have to suffer to live a full life or to be a writer, I do believe that everything I have been through has taught me something I can use to help others.

And what I see in myself is that I'm at my core who I always was, perhaps a 2.0 version, but one that I like. I'm not afraid to wear the fun prints or sleep on sheets with flamingos. Life is short and being present is the greatest gift we can give ourselves because there is no regret in being present.

Look forward to more in the coming months about how you find the spark, what you do with it, and the holistic approach to finding happiness again.