Being generous with the Universe

I had an interesting chat with a friend the other day. She was saying, we all want the Universe to be generous with us. But what are we giving to the Universe?

This really got me thinking. I know I have issues receiving, which is why sometimes I work so hard and feel like I'm "getting nowhere." So I am definitely committing to opening up and receiving. (I even joined this things called The Receiving Project and so far I'm loving it. You can join for free by clicking on the link.)

But then today after a great session with my amazing therapist, I felt so light and full of love for the world, that I posted on Facebook offering to do some favors for others. And it is already amazing! I am going to help a friend with her headshots, wrote a review for my friend's business, had a long chat with a good friend who has moved away from LA, spoke with another friend of a friend who is going through a tough time, connected some people with resources that will help them, and funded two projects on Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Phew! It feels great to get away from the selfishness that sometimes creeps into the life of a self-employed self-starter.

Now off to write more lyrics for my album!

Slowing down...

I'm accustomed to doing 27 different things at once. It's a habit I've had for as long as I can remember. Being so busy shields me from having to feel the feelings that inevitably come up about "not having made it yet" or "what have I seen you in?"

But lately I've been slowing down and focusing. Earlier this week I had reservations to hear a panel of speakers at the Screen Actors Guild. Now, I am all for hearing experts speak, and learning from those who have gone ahead of me in my chosen career. But as I contemplated the best use of my time that evening, I realized, that would be "gathering information." And I've already gathered information. A LOT of information. What's important for me right now is to tap into my own wisdom, my own flow. This is the most important aspect of the creative process.

So I stayed home. I read. I spent time with a friend. I breathed the night air on my balcony. And the next day, I felt myself so clearly. Very emotionally available. Ready to write, create, connect.

Slowing down is the new speeding up. :)