August is here and my blogging pal, Robyn, informs me that it is Happiness Happens Month! I must learn from my other blogging pal, Sacha, whose birthday was in July, celebrates all month long. I’m so happy she included me in her celebrations by giving me a space on her blog yesterday. So I’m going to have a happy celebration of my birthday month too! Yes, it’s in August and it’s a big number one! 😉
I’m hoping to be blogging through the month. If you’ve signed up for my updates, I’ve made sure you’re not getting too many emails from me, by changing updates to a weekly mode. If you haven’t signed up, why ever not? 😉
A birthday is a good time to take stock, reflect and to move forward. I’m planning to do that?
As I’ve been discovering and rediscovering myself these last few years I’ve come to the conclusion that I must be a mermaid. No, my legs have not fused together yet! I’m referring to this quote.
“I must be a mermaid. I have no fear of depths and a great fear of shallow living.” ― Anaïs Nin
We live in times when we throw away stuff that doesn’t work without even trying to get it fixed. We live in times when we’re cannot tolerate discomfort, much less pain. We must find solutions everything and answers to every question. And when we don’t, we’re uncomfortable and unhappy.
I used to be that way. Okay, I’ll admit I still am, but not as much as before. I have learned that not everything can be resolved, not every question answered and not every relationship restored. Some people will just never get us – even our own family – but that’s okay.
I’ve learned to focus more on understanding my own behaviour and responses to what’s happening around me. I’m no longer afraid to plumb the depths of my own darkness, understand my motives, and be at peace with it all. I’ve learned to trust my intuition about people and events and act accordingly.
We are a radically bottom-line society, eager to act and to end tension, and thus we lose opportunities to know ourselves for our motives and our secrets.” ― Thomas Moore, Care Of The Soul – A Guide For Cultivating Depth And Sacredness In Everyday Life
I have still a long way to go, but I’ve come a long way in my journey to wholeness too. This month, I’ll celebrate the mermaid within! 🙂
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I’m taking part in Sarah Arrow’s 30 Day Blog Challenge and BlogHer’s NaBloPoMo. Day 1 today
The beautiful image of a mermaid is created by artist, Anya Getter.
Love the quote Anais is my fav. Im thankful you shared my birthday month celebration with me. And im ready to celebrate your month…..HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Isn’t she, Sacha. You’re such an inspiration! Thank you! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Breaking Of The Shell #WODW
“’ve learned to focus more on understanding my own behaviour and responses to what’s happening around me” is a good mantra for living, Corinne.
Happy blogging. Here to cheer you on, and who knows, maybe join you too!
Love and happy birthday month!
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Thanks, Vidya. Join in. 🙂
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I love your heart, determination, and spunk!!!
Thanks, Robyn! You know how I love you too! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..The Power Of Gratitude #GratitudeCircle
My mantra is “if that is the worst thing that is going to happen today, it will be a good day” it puts a positive spin on everything and is very useful when celebrating BIG birthdays 🙂
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Great mantra, Mike! Thanks for being an inspiration!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Daring To Be Vulnerable
Wow – I loved that quote – shallow living is certainly dreaded this side too 🙂
You are an inspiration Corinne.Sometimes, I feel I need to meet you and hear you talk 🙂 what a day it will be!
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Thanks so much, Parul. Bangalore and Hyderabad are not too far away. I look forward to meeting you too!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Daring To Be Vulnerable
Looking forward to blogging by your side during your month of celebrations Corinne – I am learning more and more to celebrate the tough times too, you will often catch me singing ‘it’s my birthday’ as I laugh at the days things don’t go right and learn to live through my mantra My Challenges Are My Gifts 🙂
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Thanks, Lottie! You’re one amazing woman! ♥
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Daring To Be Vulnerable
Hmmm. I like that quote. I must be a mermaid, too!
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Let’s swim together through the NaBloPoMo for August, Dana! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..The Power Of Gratitude #GratitudeCircle
Such a wonderful quote, Corrine. Loved this post. Will be following along your posts as you celebrate your birthday month. 🙂
Shantala recently posted..Changes and Priorities
Thanks, Shantala. I’ve been saving this quote for ages! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..The Power Of Gratitude #GratitudeCircle
What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday. My birthday month is February and for some strange reason I find myself grinning all month. Wish you a great month of happiness and a special happy day on your big one!
Thanks, Sunita. I borrowed Sacha’s idea and see that it seems to resonate with others too.
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Prayers For An Anxious Heart #AnythingGoesonSunday
This is a creative way of celebration.
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Borrowed ideas are always creaitve, Ajay! 😉
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Prayers For An Anxious Heart #AnythingGoesonSunday
Another thoughtful post. I love your mermaid analogy, so perfect. And the image is lovely. As are you. xo
Thanks, Carol! You’re very kind! 🙂
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Prayers For An Anxious Heart #AnythingGoesonSunday
Happy Birthday month, Corinne! I hope it is a beautiful one. 🙂
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Thanks, Laurel!
Corinne Rodrigues recently posted..Daring To Be Vulnerable
I wish I were more of a mermaid. That might be a fun goal.
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Ha ha…let me know how you do with that goal, Trenna!
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Love the quote, the art, and the post!
Thanks, Michelle.
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