Hopefully, by now, you’ve noticed that each day is building on the one before it. I know we're on a bit of a side quest thinking about life's big pictures. We'll get back to the holiday season soon. Promise.
Yesterday you made the list of things you are wishing for. The things you want to call in (i.e. manifest) to your life. Today is all about action to get their baby! You’re here, you’re committed. It’s day 8. You’re showing up! Can you hear me cheering you on? You got this.
A lot of times when we talk about our hopes, dreams, and aspirations, they seem far off and distant. Things we think about but don’t necessarily believe will ever come to fruition. You can dream of XYZ all you want, but unless you take the steps to get yourself there, it will always be a dream. You can try to manifest that new job all you want, but if you don't fill out any job applications, you're probably not going to get very far. You have to take the steps to get what you want, not just wish for it.
So, let’s talk about those steps. Start small. If your dream feels overwhelming or out of reach, break it into manageable actions. Want to start taking better care of yourself? Start by drinking more water or standing in the sunshine (outside) first thing each morning. Hoping for more balance in your life? Schedule a single evening this week to do something just for you. Progress doesn’t have to be huge to be meaningful—it just has to keep you moving forward.
I could insert a very large anecdote about 30-year-old Lindy at the end of 2014 who got out of an abusive marriage and began a quest to live life for herself. I won't. I will say though, that my first night in my new apartment with a baguette and a bottle of pinot, I made a list of all of the things I would do before I turned 40. The list was pie-in-the-sky high. (Graduate from college, spend a month in Europe, etc.) Sitting here at 40 and a few months, I accomplished most of them. The only way I did it was by doing one thing each day to move myself in the direction I wanted to go. YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!
Just don’t forget to celebrate the effort itself. Each step you take is a signal to the universe (and to yourself) that you’re serious about what you want. It’s proof that you’re not just dreaming; you’re doing. So, take that next step with confidence and intention. You’re not just wishing for a better life—you’re building it, one small action at a time.
JOURNAL PROMPTS
- What motivates you to take action?
- What keeps you going when things get hard or the new wears off?
- Look at the quick plans you made yesterday. Can you build those plans out so that you’re taking action each day to move towards what you wish for?
TODAY'S GIFT
Today's gift for all of the boxes is an Aspire essential oil blend. It is a blend of:
- orange (for love, luck, and money)
- black pepper (for protection)
- grapefruit (for manifestation and mental clarity)
This oil is meant for you to wear on your pulse points (wrists, neck, behind the ears), when you need a little extra oomph to get where you're going. It can also be used to dress candles and consecrate tools for ritual as well.