Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Reinvent-tage Retreat Day 30

Rebrand...Repackage...Repurpose...Reinvent...

photos when blogger allows it...

Thank you all for hanging in there with me...on this month of my Reinvent-tage Retreat...30 days...we made it...

I found along the journey that I wanted desperately to cling to an identity that is slipping away...one that gave my ego a lot of positive stroking...plenty of recognition...and a modicum of fame...

Resistance has many faces...it sneaks into your life...and before you know it...you retreat...back into that comfortable safe world you know so well...that requires little more than breathing throughout the day...to survive...just survive...

Yet resistance...if you meet it head on...and embrace it...leads you to new ideas...new adventures...new creativity...and, eventually...a new you...open...ready to be filled...

It takes not skill...nor intelligence...just a willingness to be open to the unfolding of your soul...

The more skill you use, the further you'll be from what your deepest love wants. -Rumi
And open I have been...I have spent this last month enveloped in creativity...reinventing myself and my art...looking deep into all my nooks and crannies...discovering new things I could do...and new ways to do...anything...

I have discovered a strength...and a power...I did not know I had...and I will walk on my path with a new purpose...open to try new things...with open heart and open mind...

As this journey ends...a new journey begins...




See post here for your invitation to join the Reinvent-tage Retreat...and to see how the process works...

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Bravo! Praise to your creative source, to the power you have found within that cries yes! Praise to your taking on the challenge to let your best self be stronger!
Thank you for sharing your journey !

Annie Z said...

Fantastic! A heart warming post. I felt myself oozing into your warmth and discovery and self-confidence. A spiritual awakening that through its verbalisation awakens others along with you. Thank you so much for sharing.
Annie
xxx

Nunnie's Attic said...

This may sound weird or condescending coming from a complete stranger, but I am so proud of you! You forged on. Broke through barriers and found renewed confidence and strength within yourself. It was such a treat to share in your journey and witness your progress. Big High 5!

Love,
Julie

Darla said...

I'm all admiration here. You worked through many things this month and were so generous in sharing the experience with us. Thank you!

Darla

Anonymous said...

Dear Rebecca,
Life is really one BIG REINVENTION isn't it?

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xox
Constance

Doe Grozs Art said...

It was an honor to travel along with you on this journey. I too was able to see where my own resistance lies and the Rumi quote and your words.."It takes not skill...just a willingness to be open to the unfolding of your soul"..sums it up for me.
You are an inspiration and so happy to have met you here :-)
Thank you!
May all your journeys be powerful and insightful
Doreen
(yes, blogger behaving badly)

Linda O'Neill said...

Great post, Rebecca...you stuck with it and you gained so much. Congrats on your journey and your courage to grow!

Michelle E. ~ Vintage Pastiche' said...

WOOO HOOOO!! Toe touches and jazz hands for you Rebecca! :) COngratulations!

Your post was so beautiful and heartwarming. :)

*muah*
Michelle

qualcosa di bello said...

thank you for taking us along on your journey...your discoveries are rippling out in new beginnings, touching many, many hearts!

Unknown said...

This has been a fantastic journey to watch. Much inspiration to dig deep and experience life and creativety!

I will re-read your months journey's....

KaiBlue said...

What a beautiful and interesting journey you've been on. Im glad to be one of your travelling companions!

PEace and light, Kai xx

Pam Aries said...

It has been a great pleasure to have met you here! As you know,,I am also inthe process of reinventing myself! Thank you for all the positive feedback!

Zorana said...

Very inspiring! You have no idea how much your words helped me today... I hope you don't mind if I use them in my journal.

couragetocreatewriteandlove said...

Congratulations Dear friend!
I followed you and enjoy it big time!

Debb said...

Thanks for visting my blog I'm having a ghosling time going from blog to blog
Happy Halloween

Paul-ene said...

Blog party's almost over but I see they did extend it for a couple days. Yipppee(maybe i can go to bed now and get some sleep...ha).

Happy Hallows Eve(late).

Hope I didn't post twice..I am seeing double right now from visitng so many wonderful bloggers.

Thanks for sharing!