(This post is inspired by a certain yogi whose heart is as giant as he is).

So often we slip into thinking that life is something that happens TO us instead of FOR us. We slink into habits and routine, and learn to accept our circumstances and the cards we’re dealt…at the expense of forgetting that we can, in fact, play. That things happen for us to participate, learn, grow, and THRIVE.

Sure, it is so so so crucial to stay long-sighted and to accepting of the things we cannot change. But let’s not mistake acceptance and contentment with settling; there is a HUGE difference between trusting the universe and its processes and being complacent about your own life.

There’s a dance at work here. It’s between paying attention, observing, and listening to the lessons we are meant to learn without fussing or fighting WHILE remembering that you can still play. You can still trust the process without relinquishing control. In fact, relinquishing control of your life is totally the opposite of what the Universe has in mind.

You were placed in this universe to LIVE your life, not to become passive in it. You were placed here to follow your bliss, grab life by the balls, and figure out what on Earth you are here to do.

You are meant to do life.
Life is a verb.

Waiting for things to happen (while using “trust and patience” a convenient excuse to keep from getting ish done) is silly. Hoping and wishing is a waste of energy.

Life is a verb.
Make shit happen.
Go big or go home.
If you love someone, let them know.
If you want something, let it go.
Life is a verb.
You do you.
Become who you are.
Do (Sh)it Yourself.
Because you can.

Life is a verb.

You are all beautiful creatures, each and every one.

xo
G

PS: Apologies for any typos on this one… I’m typing this post on my phone on the go in New York City. Because life is a verb and I just had to go.