One of my favorite speeches ever given was a commencement address that Jim Carey made for the graduates at Maharishi University. As someone who regularly practices Transcendental Meditation, it was fascinating to hear a Hollywood Celebrity talking about the Universe, the law of attraction, spiritual connection and love in the context of life and livelihood...touching on the principles of living A Love Styled Life without even realizing he was doing it.
As I've shared before, living A Love Styled Life starts with truly and completely knowing yourself...who you are, and how you desire to feel and be in your life. And as I've also shared, knowing yourself can be one of the most difficult things to do...especially if you've been avoiding or hiding from her for years.
But the secret to doing that...to truly knowing yourself on a deep and profound level is shared within the short three minute video montage of Jim Carey's amazing speech. Any guesses what the secret is?
Watch below (and see if you're right):
Did you find the answer?
The secret to finding your way back to your authentic self?
Here's the secret:
When I first realized that I had no idea who I was, and what I truly wanted out of life, this was where I began...in silence. I would go for walks around my neighborhood (sans cell phone) to listen, observe, and think. Sometimes I would pray, other times I would simply observe my thoughts or the world around me. But mostly, I would question what it is truly wanted out of life...how I wanted to feel and be in everything from my livelihood to my relationships to my health.
Slowly, over time and through this practice (which I still continue today), I found my way back to my authentic self.
Now it's your turn...
In the aim of better knowing your authentic self, this week's #StyleTruthChallenge asks:
how can you create a practice of silence within your own life?
For this week's challenge, I want you to share one way you've practiced silence in your life this week. Is it going for walk, meditating, swimming, running, yoga? Is it hiking your favorite trail or enjoying a nice hot bath? What is calling to you as a means to going within and connecting with yourself in the silence of your heart?
Be sure to head on over to Instagram to participate, using #StyleTruthChallenge ! Also...have a topic you'd like covered for the weekly #StyleTruthChallenge? Email me or leave a comment below (I'd love to hear from you).
Cheers to another fantastical week!
xo, Cynthia
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