Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Use Your Words

The word is your oyster, and so is the world, when you use your words.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Halo

You’ll never believe what happened to me at a big-box name brand store.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

1-800-KARMA

Living the dream within fifteen minutes or less.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

The Belle

You too can dwell in the consciousness of “ALL IS WELL.”

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Calling Card

It’s all about inspiration and a little bit of levity.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Go Higher

What to say to an ego that won’t let go.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

A Wise Word

Wise words from an 89-year-old hot shot to a newlywed husband.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Not So Subtle

From subtle to sublime, it’s your choice every time.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

To Forgive

Forgiveness: Now that’s a hard pill to swallow.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

The Bear Facts

From follies to facts, and why we need to pay attention.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Free-range

Quieting the mind with some good old common sense.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Fuss Butt

How not to freak out when company visits. But don’t listen to me. I freak out.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Sensei

My face takes on the appearance of a mood ring.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Grow On

Unexpected advice from a spiritual counselor.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

True Grit

This is where my petticoat and I brave it alone.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

True Love

The “tsunami” hit around 3 p.m.

Finding Your Yes

Breathe

Memories of a Forgotten Lifetime

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Work-arounds

The fireworks began a little earlier than planned.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Mistakes

My Higher Self decided it was time to step in on my behalf.

Your Goat Gets Got A Lot

Delayed

There is a good reason why.

Breathe

Memories of a Forgotten Lifetime

Deeply, Truly

How to take that first dive into the world of possibilities.

It is 5:00 in the evening and I am once again procrastinating. I have been working on a writing project long overdue. I seem to have one foot perpetually on the gas pedal and one foot on the brake, spinning my wheels like a souped-up drag racer who loves to burn rubber.

It’s very clear to me that the highest aspect of my being, my spirit, desires to move forward. My battle-worn soul, on the other hand, remains reluctant to do so.

So, I ask myself, what is deeply, truly going on here? And, without so much as a moment’s hesitation, and with ticker tape precision, out spews an instantaneous response. I am afraid of putting myself out there as a writer. I do not wish to subject myself to the scrutiny, criticism, and personal opinions of others. This is good . . . keep going.

Taking risks can be even more daunting when you are an inherent people pleaser, such as myself. I wish I was not so overly concerned with what other people think of me, contorting myself into a people pleasing pretzel. I’ll have a side of honey mustard with that, please.

I picture myself standing on a high dive with knees bent and palms pressed together above my head, ready to take that first dive into the world of self-publishing. Knowing myself, I’ll be wearing a floral embossed bathing cap, and a two-piece tangerine colored ruffled bikini. One must be prepared and properly dressed for those first attempts, which are always the most intimidating until they become second nature. Just over to my right will be a hired marching band, and several very enthusiastic cheerleaders to rally my spirits. Ready, set, go! Boing!

When talking about my apprehension to be a writer with my favorite mentor, he very wisely suggested that maybe my people pleasing, and fear of failure was misplaced. Maybe all this procrastinating was in large part due to a fear of success. “What if you jump and you fly?” he said. “You can never again be as small as you’ve convinced yourself to be.” Come to think of it, I am rather timid of heights. He also went on to say that my internal struggle is about living life bigger and more powerfully.

Taking a risk and following a passion or life calling requires showing up 100% to yourself. Many of us are not accustomed to this type of accountability, because we are not taught to go for it, nor to be confident within ourselves. It is so important to become your own greatest ally, and if that is not yet possible, find someone who will fan the flames of your potentiality and confidence until you do believe in yourself, and your abilities. This will set an example for others to follow suit, which will be the greatest victory for you and for those whom you inspire.

 

DREAM BIGGER
HOLD YOUR FOCUS
ON YOUR DREAMS.
YOU CAN MAKE
YOUR DREAMS HAPPEN.

TO TAKE THE BLESSINGS
OF YOUR DREAMS
AND MAKE THEM
POSSIBLE BECAUSE
THAT IS WHAT
GLORIFIES GOD.

— Ramtha
J.Z. Knight