(Please check out Jamie Ridler’s first Creative Living podcast here. You owe it to yourself.)
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Jamie, thank you for this week’s Wishcasting Wednesday question.
What do you wish to begin?
To me, it says, “Okay, enough dreaming, let’s start doing!” I need that reminder because I could spend a lifetime dreaming and not doing unless I get a little kick in the behind.
Autumn always feels like a new beginning to me. It’s when I finally wake from hibernation, give my limbs a good stretch, and peek out at the world around me. This is the time when I feel most like me, and have the most energy, so I guess it makes sense that this would be a good time to…begin.
I’m going to begin by planning, writing things down instead of just dreaming them up in my head. I say to myself, “So, you want to create jewelry because you love it so much and think you could maybe, just possibly, do it justice. What are you going to do about that?” Sign up for another class. Now.
Oh, and, “Do you want to take your wish from last week and dig a little deeper?” Yes! Make a list of how to be an encourager, motivator, and even better listener. Better yet, break that list into three columns:
- List actions you can take to feed your soul, pamper yourself, give yourself the oomph in order to be there for someone else.
- List situations where people might need your presence and by that I mean help, empathy, encouragement, praise, or simply a shoulder to cry on.
- List actions you can take to help others in those situations move past them. Look to the past for similar moments and what steps were taken to improve the situation. Remember that you are there in a supportive role; the steps must be taken by the individual. Maybe all that is needed is a good hug and the words, “You’re doing a great job. Keep it up!”
It seems odd to put these things down on paper since intuition has always reigned and I’d always just go with the flow. Intuition is still key, but maybe the act of digging a little deeper will bring forth new ideas and help me be better prepared when an opportunity to be of service presents itself.
Blah, blah, blah…”enough talk” you say. What about beginning? Enough about planning and lists. How are you going to begin being a better encourager?
I’m attending a transition school open house tomorrow night and I’m going to ask if there is an activity I can get involved in to be truly present and available to these transitioning adults. If there’s nothing to sign up for, I’ll create something. Maybe a monthly event out or a poetry class or a Halloween extravaganza….something!
There are a million ways I could answer Jamie’s question, but today, I wanted to choose something concrete. I want to begin living out the wishes and dreams I’ve shared with all of you. Something exciting has wafted in with the cooler, almost-Autumn air and I believe it is action…and courage. Let’s get on with this stuff already. You’re the only one holding you back. Why wait any longer? Begin.
Encourage others to begin as well. You’ll find their wishes here.
Beginning by Kathy Ostman-Magnuson
YES!!!!!!!!!!
I love this and you couldn’t have found a better piece of artwork to charge this wish of yours into action.
As Sweet Pamela wishes for herself, so I lovingly an with intention wish for her also.
Gentle people, start your engines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. May you live out all the dreams and wishes you have longed for.
Echoing Holly here: YES!!
As Pamela wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well…
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
The crisp freshness of September is a real invitation to action and courage! I can’t wait to see what you get up to!
And thank you for sharing the podcast. I’m so glad you enjoyed it
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
To new beginnings . . .
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Hi Pamela,
Always enjoy your posts. They have a natural flow to them, like a river meandering to its end, which is also the beginning of something else. Congrats on taking action! It’s the key to transitions of any kind. And Autumn is the perfect time to try something new.
Here’s to the courageous you!
Giulietta
p.s. have started a blog radio show called “Courageous Conversations.” Had the first one yesterday. A new direction for me too.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
Dance your dreams awake!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
I feel the same way about September, it was always an exciting time for me, everything feels new and like you could start anything. Wishing you happy planning.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
What an amazingly powerful wish? and the picture…Love that???WHOA.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so too do I wish for Pamela! (BIG LOVE)!
As Pamela wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well…
YES YES YES!!!! Wonderful, powerful wish hon!!! I loove this one!!!
Namaste, Sarah
Ohhhh…….get going!! Of course, you know, I’ll root for the Halloween extravaganza.
Yeah, yeah……probably a bit self serving on my part–however, some of the best things happened because of someone selfish idea.
Just sayin’……
Do let us know–please, please!!
(it’s okay if it’s not the extravaganza–service work is service work…..it touches lives, it’s all good!)
*huge hugs*
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Autumn breezes blow, encouraging Pamela to spread her wings, may she take off and soar. As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
pamela, that which you wish for, i wish for you also.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so too do I wish for Pamela
As Pamela wishes for herself, I so wish for her as well.
I love the painting. And your attitude is awesome.
Thank you all so much for your very kind words and wishes! They give me that extra bit of strength and courage needed to take action. May all of your lovely wishes come true!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her also. Beautiful post!
As Pamela wishes for herself, so I wish for her as well.
Dreaming is something some people never do for various reason– fear, self doubt, practicality…..as you embrace them, they will become concrete reality.