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One way I invite creativity into my life is to consider things backwards or upside down. Okay, Alexis – what do you mean by that?
Step into my fantasy for a moment. You’re in a movie theater waiting for the movie to begin. As you observe other patrons arriving for the feature, you notice they are all walking backwards toward their seats. They don’t need to turn their heads funny; they know exactly where to go, like they have eyes in the back of their heads. The popcorn popper is upside down and the popped corn floats to the top instead of settling into the bottom of the popper.
What just happened in your mind? Did any of these images stir new points to ponder? Those movie goers, once settled into their seats, the chairs turn upside down and they are all watching the screen upside down. Or, perhaps the picture on the screen is running backwards from the end to the beginning. How would your movie experience be different?
When our boys were younger, we used to play this game to stretch our imaginations. Think about what we would look like and how our clothes are different if our arms are where our ears are and our noses are where our belly buttons are perfectly situated. Now there are some creative ideas for new clothing. (She laughs out loud!)
The next time you’re stuck on a problem, give it a whirl. Step outside of what you think of a normal solution, and try a little backward and upside-down thinking. See what pops into your head when you try something un-ordinary. You have permission to experiment with crazy-silly ideas. Be bold enough to put your shirt on inside out or wear two different shoes or socks.
I bet you have some fun stories to share about upside down and backwards. My fantastical mind awaits your amazing ideas!
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I never saw that coming! Have you ever felt that way? It’s not a comfortable topic, but one, as human beings, we will experience at least once in our lifetime. It happens with a best friend, a spouse, and sometimes with a family member or trusted colleague.
The amount of trust shared often governs relationships with people. There is an expectation present that the person will behave or speak to you in a certain way that is amicable for both parties. Now the tricky part. When someone in your circle of trusted people (friends, family, colleagues, or spouses) does something (action or words, or the lack thereof) that feels like a betrayal to your very core. You’re left feeling shocked, heartbroken, or at the very least disappointed.
When this happens, the trust you experience in the relationship changes. That change is sometimes slight, but frequently is drastic.
Okay, so it happened. There’s no denying it. It’s real. Now what do you do with it? How does it change your relationship with the other person? Again, sometimes it is a slight change, and other times it is a profound change. The hard part is integrating that experience into your historical library with the person, and now you are in a place of choice.
The choice leads you to a point of forgiveness and second (or third) chances, or perhaps even to a point where you sever the relationship. Maybe you simply change how you relate to the person. All these big emotions, decisions, and dynamics are part of the dance that happens when you never saw that coming. We each make our own choices about how to manage it once it’s said and done. There is also a circumstantial component that plays into how you respond or react to the event in question. Oh my! This feels enormous!
The personal power we have in a situation such as this is our choice. It is appropriate and important to understand your feelings about it. It is part of the dance. Give yourself credit for recognizing the feelings, and then remember you always have a choice to act or react in a manner that takes care of you. Sometimes ‘I never saw that coming’ is an invitation for us to examine what is useful in our lives. Maybe it even provides an opportunity for growth. That’s a good thing, even though it might seem like the crux of a tidal wave.
Did you see this coming? (She smiles encouragingly.)
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Life Gifts
- I send you glorious freedom to move your body and experience joy.
- Sending you bright colored paint for your life canvas.
- I send you joy.
- Sending you blankets of love to help you feel safe.
- I send you energetic bursts of joy.
- I send you delicious moments to remove clutter from your life.
- I send you honor and respect as you navigate this wave in your life.
- Sending you willing, loving hearts and hands to help you.
- Sending you a bubble full of love and healing, to hold you and your heart.
- Sending you nourishing soup for your soul.
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- I send you showers of strength as you walk your journey.
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- Sending you joy.
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- Sending you flashlights for exploring your dark places.
- I send you light to illuminate the places inside you that seem dark.
- I send you whimsical moments that make you giggle out loud, whether or not you’re around people.
- I send you quiet fields of lavender to enjoy soft, quiet moments.
- I send you a warm hand to hold as you experience the array of feelings that go along with the death of your loved one.
- I send you succulent sweet chocolate kisses and delightfully warm hugs.
- I send you showers of grace and peace.
- Sending you a perfect worry doll to manage your worries.
- Sending you calm to scatter around the chaos.
- I send you courage and honor.
- Sending you the best of birthday wishes and some special binoculars for you to see all the puddles of goodness that follow you around and support you.
- I send you over-flowing cups of love to restore your heart and soul.
- I send you delicious moments filled with rare and marvelous accents that grow your heart.
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- I send you moments of pause so that you can remember you are loved and cared for.
- I send you light energy to charge your healthy cells and create health.
- I send you comfort, joy and sustenance through your retirement.
- Sending you friendship to warm your heart and knowledge that you’re loved.
- Sending you giggles.
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