Small, daily, seemingly insignificant improvements, when done consistently over time, lead to stunning results.

 Savoring simple daily pleasures

The title of this post is a direct quote from a very wise man, who has quickly become an important influence and even a role model lately, Robin Sharma, The quote is taken from his latest book, "The Wealth Money Cant Buy"

I have been devouring the paperback edition and enjoying the ritual of finding a quiet nook, putting on my reading glasses and being fully present to absorb the next installment of his wisdom. The pages are all marked up and folded over so that I can go back and refer and re-read the gems that speak to me. 

What he speaks to throughout the book (And he has penned many others I am yet to read) strikes such a chord and draws so many parallels to the ethos and culture and aspirations of the very essence of what this Blog and my writing are all about. 

That tiny daily triumphs count, and they all gather and compound into making a life you wish to lead.

All the micro tasks, rituals and seemingly small details you choose to ensure are observed and appreciated in your everyday. 

"To lead your richest life, you also need to nourish the wealth of your mind, guard the wellness of your emotional universe, and regularly and carefully feed your spiritual life. So you consistently feel happy and profoundly peaceful." Robin Sharma

And as he suggests many times throughout his work- read that quote again, slowly. It's powerful stuff. 

Probably a year ago now, I wrote a post on this blog about the universe's magical way of whispering to you until you tune in and listen. While I have been preoccupied dealing with and working through a bumpy patch of health issues (Pretty much all hormone related- see last week's post!) I have become aware of a persistent message reaching out to me through many channels, such as the book "The Wealth Money Cant Buy" along with several conversations with friends, colleagues, and healthcare professionals, podcasts I've happened upon, and books I've been recommended. All of them have buoyed me in some valuable way. 

Either to help fine tune the direction I wish to take my professional life, take a look with fresh eyes at my beautiful family and the life we are creating together, and sprur me on with renewed passion and viggor to achieve the life of contentment I am striving for and working on every day- in a holistic way encompassing my health, wellness, home life, writing, and continually learning and educating myself. 

On my walk this afternoon, I began to listen to the Audio book of Mell Robins 'the Let Them theory' It was as if the final piece of the puzzle fell into palce and brought with it such clarity and focus on what direction I wish to take my life, what I dream of acomplishing and how I would like to continue to be as a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and writer. It was as if a light turned on, and I could feel a plan and timeline forming in my head, working towards things I wish to accomplish and achieve. And as though the fog cleared, I can see it forming now. I have the clarity I've been searching for. Like a huge sigh of relief and a deep, long breath inwards. 

It's so important to honor your true self and show up every day with gratitude, an open mind, and an open heart to receive. Keeping your goals in your sights yet treading gently along the path to them, so that we can appreciate all the beauty, gifts and lessons along the way. 

Because your daily behaviour always reflects your deepest beliefs. It's easy to get a little off track, swayed, and lose focus. But if we are mindful and consistent and continue to search for the joy in all the little things, appreciate all we have and the abundance of the world around us, we'll get there. 

I'll leave you with this last powerful quote from Robin Sharma:

Remember, you're stronger than you know, you're more talented than you're giving yourself credit for and you future has deep magic in store for you. trust yourself, believe in you (especially when no one else does) and keep moving ahead. Always.