It was a a couple of years back that I read a pearl of wisdom that would change my life, forever.
It went something like this:
It went something like this:
Most people die at twenty and are buried at eighty.
Now wait a minute, what?
Can this be true? But most importantly, can this be ME?
Can this be true? But most importantly, can this be ME?
And just like that, this tiny little phrase, forced me to take a sincere look of myself, my life, my mental attitude, my daily habits and you know what? I actually felt embarrassed by what I discovered.
Underneath the polished facade, of the obedient daughter, the loving sister, the exceptional scholar, the noted professional, the sexy wife and the caring mom, was a numbed, half-breathing soul, secretly wishing her days away, always waiting for that unbelievably, awesome "someday" that would definently come.
I mean, it had to, right?
And in a split second I realized the truth. This day, this moment, this IS my life and I better start living it the way I want to, before it is too late.
Scared to the bone, of the newly discovered truth, I realized that, I had no clue of how I wanted to live my life.
The thought of changing, was so terrifying, that for a second I even considered shutting down my computer and go on living as if nothing has happened, as if I didn't know. But I did know, you see? And it made all the difference in the world.
And so the idea of Take 10, came to me. Instead of trying to turn my life around in a day, I would simply take 10, of anything that felt good to me.
Anything from reading 10 pages of an inspirational book to enjoying a 10 minute walk, or even just taking 10 deep, mindful breaths, thats all I needed to keep myself heading to the right direction, to stay motivated, to not lose focus.
More than 3 years have past, since then and even-though my life is still a work in progress, I do not consider my self part of the "living zombies" anymore, simply because I Take 10, every day.
You may not have 2 hours a day to dedicate on practicing yoga, or meditation but you do have 10 minutes, to warm your soul, to listen to the whispers of your authentic self, to gently push yourself towards a better life.
My promise to you is, that on this tiny corner of the web, there will always be something that will fit your Take 10 schedule, something inspiring and uplifting, something short but unique, something worth visiting again and again.
So, what are you waiting for? Take 10, today, just for you and watch your life change, one day at a time.
Much Love,
Underneath the polished facade, of the obedient daughter, the loving sister, the exceptional scholar, the noted professional, the sexy wife and the caring mom, was a numbed, half-breathing soul, secretly wishing her days away, always waiting for that unbelievably, awesome "someday" that would definently come.
I mean, it had to, right?
And in a split second I realized the truth. This day, this moment, this IS my life and I better start living it the way I want to, before it is too late.
Scared to the bone, of the newly discovered truth, I realized that, I had no clue of how I wanted to live my life.
The thought of changing, was so terrifying, that for a second I even considered shutting down my computer and go on living as if nothing has happened, as if I didn't know. But I did know, you see? And it made all the difference in the world.
And so the idea of Take 10, came to me. Instead of trying to turn my life around in a day, I would simply take 10, of anything that felt good to me.
Anything from reading 10 pages of an inspirational book to enjoying a 10 minute walk, or even just taking 10 deep, mindful breaths, thats all I needed to keep myself heading to the right direction, to stay motivated, to not lose focus.
More than 3 years have past, since then and even-though my life is still a work in progress, I do not consider my self part of the "living zombies" anymore, simply because I Take 10, every day.
You may not have 2 hours a day to dedicate on practicing yoga, or meditation but you do have 10 minutes, to warm your soul, to listen to the whispers of your authentic self, to gently push yourself towards a better life.
My promise to you is, that on this tiny corner of the web, there will always be something that will fit your Take 10 schedule, something inspiring and uplifting, something short but unique, something worth visiting again and again.
So, what are you waiting for? Take 10, today, just for you and watch your life change, one day at a time.
Much Love,
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