Go Now, And Live

I was out with my Sweet Pea one fine afternoon strolling along Main Street, browsing around all the little shops.  We entered this shop that had an assortment of 1960 Art Deco furniture. As we were completing our round of the store, making our way to the exit, the store keeper reveals to us that there was a second floor to the shop.  She explained that if we would make our way to the back we would find stairs that would lead us to the other showroom.  So we decided to give it a gander.  As we made our way up the round staircase , I noticed that the stairs continued up past the second floor.  Once we were done examining the second floor, we decided to see where the continuing stairs would lead us. I know, a bit nosy on our part.  As we walked up the staircase we notice that the walls were covered with what seemed to be framed pictures.  What they were, were printed little messages of inspiration accompanied by a creative background image.  What also amazed me was how creatively each picture frame was uniquely different. No two frames were alike. And like the frames, each message was also different. We were moved by each one.  So as we made it to the top we discovered that we had arrived at a door with a sign. Hot Yoga!  Of course, what other establishment would promote such words of enlightenment?  It seemed that the furniture shop had sublet a portion of their establishment to  a Yoga company.  I cannot find the words to describe how refreshing it was to read these proverbs, and metaphors.  However, there was one that really moved me deeply. I would like to share this piece with you.

Enjoy!

Go now, and live.

Experience. Dream. Risk. Close your eyes and jump. Enjoy the freefall. Choose exhilaration over comfort. Choose magic over predictability. Choose potential over safety. Wake up to the magic of everyday life. Make friends with your intuition. Trust your gut. Discover the beauty of uncertainty. Know yourself fully before you make promises to another. Make millions of mistakes so that you will know how to choose what you really need. Know when to hold on and when to let go. Love hard and often and without reservation. Seek knowledge. Open yourself to possibility. Keep your heart open, your head high and your spirit free. Embrace your darkness along with your light. Be wrong every once in a while, and don't be afraid to admit it. Awaken to the brilliance in ordinary moments. Tell the truth about yourself no matter what the cost. Own your reality without apology. See goodness in the world. Be Bold. Be Fierce. Be Grateful. Be Wild, Crazy and Gloriously Free. Be You.

Go now, and live!