Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!

Daily writing prompt

Describe one positive change you have made in your life.

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“For how else can the self become whole save by making self into its own new religion?” Audre Lorde

It started with embracing this idea that Audre Lorde put forth in this quote: making myself my own religion. From that shift in perspective burst forth positive changes.

I became curious about who I am. (How could I be the center of my religion without knowing myself?)

I found out that I’m interested in a lot of different topics and I’m interested in connecting with different people and ideas at my own (rather slow and meandering) pace. This meant that I started reading more.

I found that I enjoy being in my body and enjoy moving it. This led to simple stretching, walking, and exercise habits. And I’ve also started to embrace what my body wants to do spontaneously like dance and rest.

I found like I have a lot of ideas, thoughts, emotions, and images that I want to express. This blog is a result of that. But I also create in other ways like playing guitar, painting, and writing. I try to create each moment to suit me and my needs. I’ve even started to sing around the house when I’m alone.

I extend grace and am gentle with myself. I cut myself slack. I make mistakes. I see myself. I make myself laugh. I look for moments of joy and gratitude. I nourish my body with good food. I listen to myself.