And just like that (“snap!”), my summer is over. RAGBRAI - which I’ve been planning since January - is over, and my focus has shifted. I’m fine with this actually - no post-event depression - just a milestone on my journey. I have to live my life this way - if I get too caught up in specific events and bemoan the passing of RAGBRAI (or Christmas, or weddings, or whatever) … then I’ll miss out on the next greatest thing.
Our lives are a series of adventures. At church last Saturday - the preacher talked about belonging. She used a Brene Brown quote: “True belonging is the spiritual practice of believing in and belonging to yourself so deeply that you can share your most authentic self with the world and find sacredness in both being a part of something and standing alone.” I love this. I love the part of being your authentic self … and really knowing who you are, and feeling confident in your abilities so as to present the most genuine version all the time of who you are. Being happy and engaged all the time, in a crowd and by yourself, feels like such a key to leading your best life.
This is way easier said than done. There are always things that get in the way and buzzkill our trip. A friend was talking about his life and how he needs to prioritize. What is sacred in your life? There are obvious priorities (family), but being selfish* is important because if you don’t prioritize yourself - you can’t be great for everyone else. Minimize your regrets and live your life with flourish and pizazz.
*in a good way.
