"Go at it boldly, and you'll find unexpected forces closing round you and coming to your aid."
Also known as
"Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid."
-Basil King
For those of you who have been reading this blog for a while, you probably remember the shy me.
I used to have a very hard time being bold. I used to be afraid to shine. I used to be quite the hermit, afraid of nearly everything and everyone. Life was hard for me. I had a hard time talking to people. I had a hard time leaving the house. I had a hard time with life. I was depressed, and had terrible anxiety. And one day, I woke up and realized, I didn't need to live like that. I didn't need to stay unhappy.. I realized I had more worth than to stay at home, hidden.
I had an awakening.
I truly believe everyone has an awakening moment like that at some point in their lives.
Sometimes a few awakening moments.
It was like one day, I woke up and realized,
"I am wasting myself. I am wasting my shine."
And since then,
I've been as bold as possible.
It was a bit of hard work, at first,
a lot of uncomfortable moments,
a lot of uncertainty,
but I've been incredibly happy ever since.
When I meet new people, I give them my all.
When I start something new, I give it my all.
I am authentic and real.
I believe in magic and truth, and I believe is with all of my being.
I believe in being honest, and open.
Even if means looking like a fool.
I believe in following my heart,
and trusting my instincts.
I go about things boldly.
Because if you can't be bold, then why be anything?
My Tips to Living a Bold Life
- Live in Possibility, not Fear. When we live in fear, we dwell and have anxiety. When we live in possibility we are curious, and excited, in a state of wonder. Change your fear and anxiety into excitement and curiosity.
- Know yourself, find yourself. You are great. Realize this, and share it with others.
- Let go of the things that are not directly affecting you.
- Stay in the Here and Now. Dwelling too far in the past causes depression, thinking too far in the future causes anxiety. Find a good balance and stay there.
- Enjoy the little things.
- Don't make life harder than it needs to be. Not every little problem needs to be dealt with at that exact moment, and sometimes they just can be tossed away.
- Get excited. About the big things, and the little things. Take a drive through the canyons and marvel at the pretty trees, the happy butterflies, and the whispering river. Be excited about the wind, and the squirrels.
- Let life be good. We determine how well our day will go. We decide if it's a good day or a bad day. Let it be good.
- Count your blessings. This will help you see more of them, and it plays into the Get Excited part.
- Smile Smile Smile This makes you happy, and those around will feel it.
- Make people remember you. Bring that excited and authentic energy with you when you meet people. Smile and shine. Walk with your chin up, and shoulders back. Be unforgettable.
- Be Authentic. There is nothing more beautiful than someone who is real. Speak the truth, follow your instincts. Follow your heart. Be yourself, for yourself.
- Help Others. There is such thing as Selfless-Selfishness. This means, the act of being selfless will make you feel good. Making someone happy will make YOU happy. Helping someone will help you.
