Brace Yourself - Things Work Out

I find it challenging to always remember that things work out. One moment I can feel as if I’m in complete control of my life; writing gratitude lists, making plans, living brave, wearing my confident clothes and extra make- up and brighter lipstick with certainty that no matter what comes my way, I can handle it. And in an instant, as I’m cruising along the freeway of self-confidence, something unexpected hits my windshield and POW!  I go into a tail spin of uncertainly. This POW could be physical distress or an unexpected emotional event of a significant nature or anything in-between the highway of life.  Never-the-less, the shift from “go” to “yield” can come about quickly. The thoughts of doubt permeate and getting back on track can become an arduous shift.

​We begin the process of cultivating a healthy way of life through knowing our body intimately. Caring for our physical body to the best of our ability is the foundation of any journey. As we already know, if we don’t have our health our choices are limited.  Next, our subconscious beliefs are the road maps to our destination. As visual creatures, how our mind views the world is the window to our future.  A great metaphor to remember is our car windshield. It’s big enough to give us a view of what’s in front of us while the rearview mirror is small in comparison, keeping our eyes forward with only a glimpse on what’s behind. After all…what has passed is in the past! 

Adding to the development of an optimistic life-philosophy is travel. When I searched for powerful reasons why people love to travel, I discovered this: challenging yourself; learning; expanding your perspective; getting in touch with yourself; appreciating your life; building and strengthening relationships; adventure; escaping; relaxing and rejuvenating; and celebrating. Although travel appears to be an outer world adventure, it’s obvious travel touches and expands our inner self, it’s an in-venture as well. For a variety of reasons, including security and quantity of travelers, we must now brace ourselves and adjust to added changes, flexibility and unexpected demands.  Deepening our confidence while expanding our world knowledge and confirming the adage that things work out, traveling is another way in which we live braver lives. 

At times we need reminders to enjoy the journey…every step of the way. Charity Charms, a purpose driven charms and jewelry company created a bracelet for our Living Brave…Women in Business book. Kay McDonald, owner and CEO, fashioned a bracelet reflecting the colors of the book with black, white and gray beads, with a touch of silver and one single red bead. Red is considered the color of power and movement, a reminder that women are powerful and we are on the move. Attached to the bracelet is a “Living Brave” charm, another reminder of bracing ourselves with a healthy life-philosophy in which we touch the world and allow it to touch us in turn. We expand our view of places and people, cultures and beliefs and expand what we already know: what happens for one happens for us all. After all, things work out! 

Hilda

​Here are some photos of women wearing the bracelets on their world travels…remembering to enjoy the journey, every step of the way!