what it is....

barga, italy
its about knowing when it is time to lay something to rest.
its about understanding what no longer serves you, (or perhaps, what never even did) and finding a new way instead.
its in ignoring the lure to remain a victim and taking a look at what you can do instead of remaining stuck in fear and blame.
its in surrounding yourself with people and activities that bring you to your best,
and keep you from collapsing within and fading away.
its about having enough integrity to care for yourself in the best way possible and ditching that ridiculous "sacrificing self for others" mindset. what good are you to anyone if you have just drained your life force?
its about remembering the times you were the most happy, the most content, the most at peace, and finding the right recipe for your soul. it allowing yourself time and permission to enjoy those things that spark your heart.
its in being open to experiences you never dreamed of, and allowing yourself the freedom to have an adventure no matter how small it may seem.
its in giving yourself a flipping break for once, and putting a muzzle on the voices in your head that try to make you believe that you suck, or are not capable, or that you always fail, or arent worth it.... (to hell with those lies.)
its about asking for help.
its about learning to receive.
its about healing your life.
its possible. it really is.
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jen at 06:37 PM |
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August 11, 2009
True.

bench, st. albans bay
"Here's what Mr. Chuang Tzu has to say about home towns~
If your life is true
You don't have to go far
To find heaven and earth
On the rim of your doorway
To have ocean and sky
Everywhere that you are..."
*M.Smith, There
Oh how I love that.
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jen at 03:42 PM |
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August 08, 2009
treasures. . .

discovering, canon xti
sometimes the most valuable, inspiring, and necessary experiences
come from people and places you may never have imagined.
i want to remain open and curious, and not in resistance to new opportunities just because its "not me".
there are life treasures everywhere,
everywhere....
just waiting for you to come along and discover them...
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jen at 02:36 PM |
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August 03, 2009
happy.

tiny beauties, backyard
im off to spend the week with 27 girls from our senior team, (all who are a few decades younger than i) to attend dance camp in wisconsin... hopefully ill be coming home with some fat hip hop moves myself.
there have been two significant things in the past couple months which has made a gigantic shift in how i have been feeling ~ getting back to working with children, and finding a place to live which allows me all the outdoor work i could ever imagine.
the girls keep my heart incredibly tender, young, and alive,
and being out in nature feeds my quiet, curious, hermit side.
and the combo of both keeps me happy.
i treasure happy.
i really do..
wishing you a week which allows you time to fill your own happy bucket...
peace,
jen gray
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jen at 08:03 PM |
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