It seems fitting to share with my lovey(s) that my mind, my soul, even my patience has been all over the place lately. No, I’m fine. It’s just so much going on around us good, bad, and wtfs, that shape our energy…worldview..people we know (side eye).
Let’s just get this out the way. I’m feeling lonely, not alone. What I mean by that is I desire someone to experience life with. And the dating has been, ummm….interesting…yea we will go with that. My birthday is in less than a month and I’m in the I don’t want to anything mindset again. My mind and heart is full of what ifs. Don’t worry, I’m not sitting home, going poor me with the sad girl playlist….blah blah blah. It’s a just a day right? I mean the day this Lovey blessed y’all with my presence, let me stop stroking my ego(insert cute smirk). I had a grand idea of doing all these things before forty and currently, I’m way behind on my list of 40 before 40, but I will share what I have done.
“I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind learning.”
– Amy Poehler
The opportunity to hear Jane Goodall speak was a once in a lifetime experience. Still in awe that happened. One could hear in her voice and notice in her movements that the love she has for animals is burning ever so strongly. This marvelous woman who has lived a full life through war and expectations of women, challenged the what ifs. Her willingness to share her life experiences, put into perspective why the struggles of what if define why we are so passionate about our causes. Whether it apes, mental health, women’s health, or policy, we have that drive not to be a bystander. Keep that flame burning, you aren’t alone. I’ll be there with my sign and yell! What if you put your passion into action?
I’m sure there are some peps who believe that curly babes can pop out of bed, shake out the hair a few times and boom….out the door we go. NOPE! Look you can’t manage your hair because it has a mind of its own and manages you. It can get caught in the most random things and the most frustrating of all…you have the best freakin’ , look at me hair days….when you are home with no plans. I say that to tell you all, I AM OBSESSED WITH MY PIXIE CUT. Definitely in my “sophisticated old money era”. It’s been so game changing and I love it. It feels different, it feels…me. Adding that tip of confidence that was missing. What if I get those new personality shots? What if I put in the work for this blog to have a bigger reach?
Now, this was out of comfort zone, but I prevailed. I won tickets to a live show of bands I never heard of. Some songs I could get into, some….And I went by myself, which is a first but hey, how do you meet new people sitting at home… And this is something I would do again. I love live music so why not be there with others music lovers? What if I meet new people?
I have this unexplainable feeling of peace..good things are happening and I’m excited to share, so watch insta for the tea. What if I believe that on the other side of this peace is everything I have prayed for?
Ooooo, and I hit 800 classes yesterday at Class Studios!! Add that to the list!
When we think about the what ifs, it’s easy to go down a path of wondering if you did or said anything differently would your situation be better. But What If, we took those and say what if I go listen to that speaker or do that online class, what if I change my hair or get a new piercing, what if I presented myself approachable with a positive mindset, what if I be me. The opportunities, the places we find ourselves, what if we snuggle tighter with those, those that remind you, your what ifs can happen! What if you thrive? We will triumph!
Until next time Lovey(s)
Xoxo
Mahogz