Receiving enough

This #thankyouthursday, I am grateful for receiving enough.

Each year I choose a word to be a sort of anchor/guide/theme, and for 2021, that word was “receive.”

My word for 2020 had been “ease,” which turned out to be a very helpful mantra for navigating pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, particularly during a pandemic.

And after cultivating “ease,” I felt inspired to “receive.” And indeed, much has come to me this year.

For example, a year ago I had a different job and I lived in a different house. I didn’t expect upgrades to either, but that’s what I got.

But more than the “check the box” changes this year, I received so much patience and grace. I received support when I needed it, space when I asked for it, strength when I worked for it.*

(*shoutout to MommaStrong, keeping me adequately fit, 5-15 minutes at a time!)

I received inspiration and courage, too, both of which led to last week’s release of 49 Days to Real Love.

In 2021, I received enough.

There is more that I wanted—isn’t there always? But there is so much I got. And a willingness to receive didn’t restrict me to welcoming only goodness and abundance—there have been challenges, too. Embracing receptivity has meant I have more easily accepted everything.

I’m reminded of Rumi’s poem “The Guest House” (which I also discuss in Lesson 34 of 49 Days to Real Love, just saying). That poem is a lyrical, gorgeous way of inviting us to let it all in.

This year, that is what I have done. I have received enough. And I am grateful.

Love > fear,
Christina