As a review, big changes in my life include losing 100+ lbs in the past year, and using my full name everywhere. I think everyone reading this blog knows those things.
Additionally, I'm writing a book that I'm very much excited about, and have another on an entirely different topic waiting to be started. Neither of them has anything to do with Virtual Assistance.
And earlier this year, I decided to follow a tug on my heart and explore the learning of some energy work by getting my Reiki I certification. The experience of it was incredible in ways I can't exactly explain, and I moved forward with getting my Reiki II certification this past weekend. As soon as I feel ready, I'll move on to Reiki III.
Did I ever think I'd write books about the topics I'm writing about? Nope. Did I ever think I'd be engaged in healing work? Certainly not in this sense. But then I never imagined buying clothes from a non plus-sized department, or fully embracing my own name in the way that I have.
Where this all will lead, I have no idea. Maybe to a shift in profession. Maybe to an addition to the work I do now. Maybe to nothing more than increased knowledge and inner work. Wherever it leads is a-ok with me, and I'm actually fine in this space of not knowing because I know everything will become clear to me in time.
As I sit here looking at a tile on my wall with a quotation by e.e cummings that reads, "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are," I realize that doing just that is the greatest Bit O’Moxie in the world.
Wherever you are in your practice and your life, please be sure that what you're doing is what's right for you. Make sure that the direction you're moving in is one that lights you up inside. Make sure that you're courageous enough to become and share who you really are in life and in work.
The world really needs every one of us.
Anastacia, I so needed this this morning. I'm having one of those days where my chrysalis is too tight, and I'm busting out. I love, admire and emulate your courage and commitment, and your continued generosity. You are a bright, shining light.
Posted by: LeslieN | August 03, 2010 at 10:32 AM
You heart and mind reader, you. Exactly what I needed to read this morning!!
Posted by: Meredith Gould | August 04, 2010 at 07:23 AM
This is really a great article because I believe it could inspire a lot of people on the things to come into their life. A change for an individual could be something negative. But with this article that would change because they will be able to realize that not all changes are negative. Some negative changes could even turn into a positive change.
This is a really good article!
Alex
Posted by: Alex Posicionamiento Web | August 08, 2010 at 09:39 AM
This article is really ispiring and life-changed. Best wishes
Posted by: Health web | January 26, 2011 at 09:12 PM
Hello Anastacia,
I'm good manuel "olin" for friends, I found great what you mean with your article, the truth that I am a person who appreciates the time, enjoy my 3 children, quiet and I can identify with you. By the way my poor level of English do not you leave me express the way I want and I apologize for the failures. Incidentally I am from Spain.
A greeting and I hope to read soon his new items.
Olin.
Posted by: Olin | February 11, 2011 at 03:06 PM
Hello, article saying that "The world really Needs Every one of us." but I think it might be more accurate to say that the world needs more people like you.
Thank you for you have written a very good article and has helped me think better on a problem I have
This is a really good article!
Posted by: Juan Fernandez - alquiler de proyectores | February 13, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Anastacia ...this is a really good article! We re important too....thanks
Posted by: orlando | April 11, 2011 at 02:26 PM
So after some thinking, I have decided that the one thing I should work on right now is my courage. I'm generally good at taking failure, and I'm somewhat better at learning from past mistakes than I was before, but one thing that I don't seem to have enough of is courage.
Posted by: EnVidaSaludable | May 05, 2011 at 11:41 PM
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are that must be put into practice to succeed in life
Posted by: rafa | May 18, 2011 at 09:18 PM
is very important to everything you say because we have to become entrepreneurs and rise to positivism every day and face the problems and become better human beings, thanks for your note is very interesting
Posted by: cindy | May 28, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Hello. I love your courage and commitment, and your continued generosity.
Thanks fors Sharing. Xime.
Posted by: Xime | August 23, 2011 at 01:55 AM
Thank you for this material is very valuable to me. I am also writing my book, you can get on my site, the goal is to help people suffering from some disease, but also matching is that I follow the path of healing like you. We have many points in common.
Posted by: Patry | August 30, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Thank you for you have written a very good article and has helped me think better on a problem I have
Posted by: Persianas Guadalajara | December 02, 2011 at 08:35 PM
a good article, I wish I could give this topic more ..
thank you very much
Posted by: yobany - venta de casas | January 28, 2012 at 09:02 PM