I will be attending another blogging conference next week
so I wanted to remind myself
how not to lose my mind while I'm there.
In an arena with not only so much new information
but
so many accomplished women as well
I have learned
when attending
to go in with specific intent
so as not to come out
dazed and intimidated
wondering
"What in the world have I done with my life?"
I will
Remember to respect my own story.
Life is not a competition. We all have our own paths in life
as well as our own peaks and valleys as we travel our journey.
I will respect how hard I have worked
to be authentically me in this moment.
Comparison is always a thief of joy.
I will remember to celebrate the accomplishments of others
without holding my life up to compare.
I will remember
Not to judge my own life movie
to someone else's highlight reel.
I will not compare my insides
to someone else's outsides.
I will be open to new ways of working.
I will listen well
take notes
learn
learn
but not expect I can immediately
put new ideas into practice
no matter how great they sound at the time.
I will engage intently to new ideas
while still knowing
they will still need time
to manifest and digest
before they can turn into actions.
I will remain open to the experience of the conference
this moment in time
ready to gather all the good I can find.
I will be looking for the sacred
that can come from shared life experiences.
I will remember
when I feel nervous, scared
or
just uncomfortable
to show up
and
be a blessing
not a bitch.
I will not in my discomfort
fall prey
to gossiping
or
finding fault with others.
I intend to use my energy
only to learn
connect
and
empower myself
and
others.
I will never try to build myself up
by bringing others down.
I will remind myself
although I am at a conference to gain new knowledge
in my field
I am really here
for the human connections
especially with the friends I love
and
want to celebrate and support!
I will recognize
that sometimes
when I get uncomfortable
I have a tendency
to slip into
critical judgement
whether it be of myself or others.
I will at those times remind myself
I have grown past
my first reactions
of judgement
and
now
will dig deep during those times
to go outside of myself
to find the beauty and truth
in the moment .
I will remember
the best
most sacred moments in life
aren't about me
but rather
in the true connecting with others.
The sharing of stories
the true connecting of souls.
I will not let my ego
drown out potential
sacred moments
but rather
I will travel with the intent
of what good can I do
in any given moment.
Lastly
I will remember
to respect the alone time I do need
to recharge
and
refocus
in order to be able
be do the most good I can.
I will remember to pack
grace for self
so I will have plenty to share with others.
My intent for my trip
is to not only be open
to sacred moments
but
to actually seek them out.
As always my friends
I wish you love and joy
as you style your life
Your post is full to the brim with positive thoughts....sounds to me like you are going to have a wonderful time at the conference.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Leslie! I have every intention of getting the very most out of the experience!
DeleteWishing you a wonderful anniversary my dear!
xoxo
Tamera
This is a gentle reminder, not just to yourself, but to all of us Tamera! I know you WILL have a wonderful time...and, not to put any pressure on you...I'm confident that we will all learn from your experience. I believe that your Write the blog you want to read was, in part, seeded from the last conference you attended?
ReplyDeleteSue … you are very intuitive my dear! I do think you are quite right … about the seeding of my series … even I hadn't linked the two … but looking back … it truly was one of the motivators!
DeleteThank you for your visit, my sweet friend … you are always such a delight!
xoxo
Tamera
We are going to have a great time. We will be our wonderful selves and it will be enough! More than enough!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your gorgeous face next week. I am so glad you agreed to come up for this.
xoxo, A
Adrienne … we will definitely have a truly fabulous time! Without your invite my dear friend … I would have by passed this conference! Us being ourselves … will be absolutely fabulous!
DeleteI am counting down until I get to see you my dear friend!
xoxo
Tamera
you have the best attitude x
ReplyDeleteOh thank you dearest Faux Fuchsia! You too … always highlight the best there is to find in life!
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Tamera
Spot on advice, Tamera. I hope you will share what you learn there with the rest of us who cannot attend. We can accomplish so much more working together. It is great for all of us to remember that comparisons are joy killers. Have fun and rock their world!
ReplyDeleteThank you dearest Pam! I will do my very best to share any and all practical knowledge I learn … as another good girl friend share!
DeleteI absolutely agree with your sentiment … as women … we can accomplish so much more … working together … and even make great changes in our world!
Thank you my friend for your encouraging and supportive words!
xoxo
Tamera
Love all that you wrote and laughed out loud at "Be a blessing, not a bitch." I'm going to remember that one for sure and hopefully will practice it on a daily basis :)
ReplyDeleteHeather … thank you for visiting my dear! I have recently learned to remind myself … Be a blessing, not a bitch … such a quick reminder … and it always makes any encounter better!
DeleteTamera, you already are incredibly accomplished and inspire more than you know. Imagine that! I hope you have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to get my sea bliss bracelet!!
Thank you so much Joni, for your very encouraging words!
DeleteYour beautiful sea bliss bracelet is ready to be shipped on Monday! Thank you my dear for your order! I hope you have been enjoying your date nights!
Yes I, I mean we have!
DeleteENJOY!
ReplyDeleteYou will knock those bloggers off their high heeled shoes!
Thank you my dearest Contessa!
DeleteThis is exactly what I needed to see at exactly the right moment! Thank you, Tamera! You are one of a kind….
ReplyDeleteBeth I am so happy to hear my words were helpful to you!
DeleteI am enjoying seeing all of your beautiful illustrations my dear!
I agree with Beth. This is the perfect post at the perfect moment. You have definitely graced me with your words at a rather rough patch in life for me. I do believe that in everyday life we are sent just what we need through another person. Today you are that person and you have given me a truly sacred moment to sit back and reflect on the words you have written and how they strike home with me. Thanks Tamera. As always, you have brightened my day.
ReplyDeletePam … thank you for your soulful comment my dear. I too … believe so many times … we are given the messages we need … just when we need them … when we are open to receive them. I am truly honored to have helped brighten your day.
DeleteI send you love as you navigate your rough patch.
Tamera
PS … Your graphic camp stools … style genius!
Tamera just remember to be yourself. You are a gifted writer of a blog that oozes out a warmth and authenticity. You are a talented artist with your own unique brand of beauty and style.
ReplyDeleteWhen it comes to being in big groups of talented women it’s easy to forget who we are. To look around and get distorted. We make comparisons from a distance that over-glamorize others and leave us feeling somehow diminished…an observer of someone else’s shiny spotlight. I haven’t been to a blogging event yet, (although I think I’m ready) but I can relate to this post and your need to give yourself a positive self-talk in order to keep your perspective. Thank you for being so open with your vulnerable feelings and reminding me –and your readers—that we are all a work in progress. I SO appreciate your insight and wisdom on life.
I know you’re going to have a great time!
xo
Leslie
My dearest Leslie … thank you for this marvelous gift of encouraging words. I have literally copied down notes … of your first two sentences … to tuck in my purse … to be pulled out … when needed. I so admire you and your heartfelt writings … so your words are of particular importance to me.
DeleteWhat an almost magical community … is our blogging sphere … where we are able to put out honest vulnerability … and have it received and returned with love … encouragement and wisdom … and when this happens … each of us, are able to go forth in the world ... and do more good … and have an opportunity to offer the same love and encouragement to others.
After writing this post … and receiving such loving support myself … I was able yesterday … to show up in a least imagined way … and offer loving support … in the way of a much need hug … to a women I had never seen before … but I could recognize the pain she was in … due to an unfolding incident. As I hugged her she broke down in sobs … I was able to whisper to her .. that her bravery was helping others … it was a sacred moment for me … to be right there … to offer love and support when it was most needed. I was able to step up … because of the love and encouragement I receive … here … in this blogging world … form wonderful souls like yourself.
We can all go far … in doing good in the world … when we line up side by side … and support each other … the ripple effect can be magical.
In Love and Appreciation,
Tamera
These are great things to remind myself of for contentment every day, let alone attending a conference. One sip of a fruity drink, however, and all bets are off!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right about the "highlight reel." I suspect that people at the conference will look at your shining presence and also feel all the things that you mention here. I hope you have a fantastic time and meet some compelling, intelligent, and stylish kindred spirits.
Melanie … thank you for your sweet words my dear! I thought of you yesterday when I was in LA … and finally brave enough to start taking pictures of some very stylish people! You are an inspiration … on so many levels!
DeleteTamera there are so many beautiful thoughts and aspirations here. I can already see that the conference will be full of abundance for you!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Europe: Simply Irresistible!
Thank you Karena for your visit … and your encouraging words!
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Tamera
Well, my dear friend, I feel like I just received all the information I need to keep on with this blogging net-work and sisterhood. I was feeling quite torn when I couldn't make this schedule work for me and then you (inspirationally) write a post that I so needed. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Have a most wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteDearest Trina …you are a strong, loving and most encouraging soul … in this blogging net-work sisterhood. Never underestimate the importance of the love and good you do here my friend! I for one, will be forever grateful for the call you made … reaching out on to me …on a very dark day.
DeleteThere are moments … I can recognize … just what a sacred space … this blogging sphere can be … and all the more so for your place in it.
Much Love to you dear friend,
Tamera
Wow....what a wonderful heartfelt post; you must have read my mind. After reading it I felt that you know my exact thoughts and feelings when I go out and meet new and/or familiar people. I just printed it so that I can keep reminding myself that we are all in this together.
ReplyDeleteCatherine thank you for your beautiful and meaningful words. I wrote this post … to remind myself of the same things … I am so very touched … they were meaningful to you as well.
DeleteYes, we are definitely all in this together … and by banding together in love … we can do so much good.
Thank you for your gift of words my dear!
xoxo
Tamera, your photos on this post are extraordinary and I am sure you will have a wonderful blog conference trip!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn for visiting my dear!
DeleteTamera, enjoy your conference, take from it what makes your heart sing and shelve the rest. Be true to your wonderful self, no need to compare. These thoughtful words of yours apply to so many of us in so many different situations. Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jill! Perfect advice my dear! I shall do just that!
DeleteHope you are finding insight into your next chapter!
much love,
Tamera
Refreshingly honest post, you are one brave soul Tamera!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit and kind words!
DeleteTamera dear, I'm just catching up after being away for nearly a month. Your authenticity, good intent and loving spirit shine through in this post. I've been fortunate to spend time with you three different occasions and I know your compassion and caring come through in person. I can't imagine you being a 'bitch' ;) but we all have our times. I like your reminders of holding on to ourselves and good intentions even when feeling anxious or emotional. I'll never forget how kind you were to me in our conversation at the Andaz when I was dealing with a mix of emotions from some personal things going on in life. You are a rock and a comfort when you need to be. I've seen it in action. I'm sorry I am unable to join you and the ladies at BlogHer this time due to our family reunion. Tip a toast my way and I'm already looking forward to our next get together.
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