Another brave confession. I am chronologically 61 years old, yet there is a child inside that is becoming freed up to "let the words fall out," to create like never before, and to play. My heart's desire is to inspire cowgirls of all ages to tap into their inner children too. I'm having a problem with a few words such as "elderly," "senior" (unless it helps me get into movies cheaper), and "old" (as in, "She is old."). How about not even using these words, and instead, just be women or even better, "cowgirls." Thank you, Theresa Jarosz Alberti for sharing this fabulous video!
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Butterflies & Courage
What is a blog without posts? Again, this is a learning curve for this cowgirl. Yes, this is my blog home, yet as a late bloomer in life and Blog Land, I want to make a difference. So after such kind, encouraging comments, I admit to having a tummy of excited butterflies and increased courage. My heart could explode with gratitude for those that took the time to make me feel at home and most of all, safe. My heart's passion is to do the same for you ~ help you feel encouraged and safe. I love the image of us together on our horses riding off into the sunset. We do need each other to be brave! We need friendships in all shapes and sizes. We are here together from all over the world to lift each other up, to learn from each other, and to inspire each other's passions. I am falling in love with so many new friends.
Another brave confession. I am chronologically 61 years old, yet there is a child inside that is becoming freed up to "let the words fall out," to create like never before, and to play. My heart's desire is to inspire cowgirls of all ages to tap into their inner children too. I'm having a problem with a few words such as "elderly," "senior" (unless it helps me get into movies cheaper), and "old" (as in, "She is old."). How about not even using these words, and instead, just be women or even better, "cowgirls." Thank you, Theresa Jarosz Alberti for sharing this fabulous video!
Another brave confession. I am chronologically 61 years old, yet there is a child inside that is becoming freed up to "let the words fall out," to create like never before, and to play. My heart's desire is to inspire cowgirls of all ages to tap into their inner children too. I'm having a problem with a few words such as "elderly," "senior" (unless it helps me get into movies cheaper), and "old" (as in, "She is old."). How about not even using these words, and instead, just be women or even better, "cowgirls." Thank you, Theresa Jarosz Alberti for sharing this fabulous video!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Feeling Vulnerable, Living Brave
In the e-course, Build a Blog You Truly Love, Liv Lane has asked us to write a post about being vulnerable. Since this is my first blog and post ever, I am feeling vulnerable. How interesting that my blog is built on bravery! I am seeing this as a great way to introduce my blog, and share it's purpose.
First of all, I am one that has had a multitude of fears throughout my life. To carry around a bottle of Pepto Bismol in my little purse at nine years old definitely reflected fear. When I began to date Jim, now my husband of almost 39 years, I carried a bottle of Pepto Bismol in my purse just in case I felt nauseated or someone else did. Jim remembers this like it was yesterday. He would take me out for fabulous seafood, and I would order fried chicken, because I was scared to eat boiled crawfish or shrimp.
There are too many other situations to write about this time, but just know I am well acquainted with fear. As a licensed therapist, I have made it my goal to face my fears head on.
After all, how on earth could I help anyone face their fears if I couldn't face my own? I now eat raw oysters, sushi,and relish Mexican food. Nowadays if I gulp down Pepto Bismol, it is usually for over indulging.
"Be Brave, Cowgirl", came from a collage I made to encourage and inspire others. A cowgirl represents courage to me. She is not afraid to get on her horse and ride with hair blowing in the wind. And, one of my favorite characteristics about her, she loves to have fun! Will you join me on our imaginary horses to be brave together? This cowgirl sure hopes so!!!
First of all, I am one that has had a multitude of fears throughout my life. To carry around a bottle of Pepto Bismol in my little purse at nine years old definitely reflected fear. When I began to date Jim, now my husband of almost 39 years, I carried a bottle of Pepto Bismol in my purse just in case I felt nauseated or someone else did. Jim remembers this like it was yesterday. He would take me out for fabulous seafood, and I would order fried chicken, because I was scared to eat boiled crawfish or shrimp.
There are too many other situations to write about this time, but just know I am well acquainted with fear. As a licensed therapist, I have made it my goal to face my fears head on.
After all, how on earth could I help anyone face their fears if I couldn't face my own? I now eat raw oysters, sushi,and relish Mexican food. Nowadays if I gulp down Pepto Bismol, it is usually for over indulging.
"Be Brave, Cowgirl", came from a collage I made to encourage and inspire others. A cowgirl represents courage to me. She is not afraid to get on her horse and ride with hair blowing in the wind. And, one of my favorite characteristics about her, she loves to have fun! Will you join me on our imaginary horses to be brave together? This cowgirl sure hopes so!!!
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| Bonnie Hall Knox c. 1933 |
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