I remember when I first got divorced, I would literally start each day saying "I hate my fucking life" and count down the hours until a glass of red wine seemed reasonable. Yes, I had every right to be sad, miserable and angry - for awhile. But eventually I knew I had to make a conscious choice to not let the shame, hurt and disappointment of divorce shape the rest of my life. Eventually, I had to choose to kick-ass. I had to implement meaningful rituals into my life if I ever wanted to have a meaningful life -- a life that rocked my world.
Today doesn't have to be just another monotonous step on the treadmill. It doesn't have to be mediocre or routine. Instead, you can CHOOSE TO KICK ASS TODAY. Decide that today is full of possibility, passion, positivity, creativity, transformative choices and meaningful connections. Even if you're in a dark emotional space right now, or you just woke up on the wrong side of the bed, what will you do differently today that totally kicks ass?
Indie Girl Diary: writing prompt
In honor of kicking ass, today I choose to...
