This blog is about my efforts toward a nimble body and mind. Come on in, the water's warm! ~xo, Lori
This month flowed with gratitude.
And when I say flow
ed, I mean like Niagara Falls!
Sami’s awesome RAOKA leadership has resulted in something special for me—almost like a cosmic shift. I have noticed repeatedly in my world that if one looks for something, one will find it.
A tangential example: a close friend of mine recently had a baby, and while she was pregnant and I was helping her out, I noticed pregnant women all over the place! I wasn’t actively looking for them, but they were ALL OVER, crossing my path in the grocery store, in parks, and in restaurants.
I think that’s what is also happening with each month’s theme. I notice things I would not have noticed. I certainly didn’t spent time thinking about random acts of kick arse as much as I do now.
I have seen and felt so much gratitude this month!
For example, once instance comes from our very own Sami May.
I was feeling particularly awful one day because of Ms. MS and Sami happened to check in on me, so I was straight up with her. I felt rotten. Plus, I was feeling really emotionally low about how I often can be too bossy sometimes, controlling, and generally a Type-A personality (yeah, moi). I’ve always been a leader and quite enjoy managing groups of people, especially teaching about health, science, or (you guessed it) leadership. Oh, and if I’m not five minutes early, I’m LATE!
So, she sent me two videos to cheer me up!
One, just a funny (watch it below or follow this link). I was howling with laughter!
And, two, a music video…
…with an accompanying pep talk in the body of the email about how leadership and Type-A personalities mean a lot to her (check the bottom of this post to watch the music video or follow this link). The video below is a great message and I agree, we are ALL meant to lead! I firmly believe that. I asked her permission to print here what she said in that email. Enjoy!
“Even the aliens know I’m that way inclined! Bossy Boots is a term I’m rather familiar with.
“Actually, I love other Type A’s because they get me. Type A’s tend to be reliable, too. You can count on them for anything. They do what they say. Yes, we’re sometimes stressheads and control freaks but we know where sh*t is! And we get to places on time. So my dear friend, do not beat yourself up about being a Type A. The world wouldn’t have amazing inventions, organizations, charities, live aid events, music events, the Olympics, people landing on the moon, others summiting mountains, still others finding a cure for MS and god knows what else if it weren’t for us obsessive compulsive, control freak Type A’s!”
LOVE IT! This is me showing gratitude. Thanks, Sami!
On a final note, even if you choose not to join in and post your own moments of gratitude, take a moment today and see gratitude in your life. I promise you’ll find it! And, if you’re still having trouble, I’ll make it really easy:
I’m grateful for YOU today.
You are beautiful.
You visiting my site today means more than you’ll ever know.
Consider yourself hugged.
Now, get out there and lead something you’re passionate about—we need you out there! I need you out there!
Please share in the comments about your observations of gratitude.
The RAOKA mission seeks to remind us that Random Acts of Kick Arse happens all around us. Each month, a member of Sami’s RAOKA groupies picks a new theme to focus our attention on something positive and good in this world. Then on the first Wednesday of the month (or Thursday for you folks living on the other half of this world) we all post about what we’ve observed.
If you’re feeling the ‘gracious’ love and have a post to add to the collection, stop by Sami’s site where she’s uploaded a linking function— just fill in the box with your site link and your link will appear on her post for all to see! Or, simply join us in the comments.
A note from Sami, “We’ve had a couple of core RAOKA members exit the group due to other commitments (thanks so much guys for being founding members) and as such, have two regular and enthusiastic contributors to this movement taking their place; Gayze from Gayzehound’s Animal Communications and Zeenat from Positive Provocations.”
Take some time to visit these RAOKA posts:
Sami at Life, Laughs & Lemmings
Lance at Jungle of Life
Dani at Positively Present
Gayze at Gazehound’s Animal Communication
Zeenat at Positive Provocations
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February Theme: Passion (as chosen by Dani, author of Positively Present )
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Niagara falls photo by Tasslehoff Burrfoot via Creative Commons
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