My Creed

Be Brave

Believe

Be True

Create

Celebrate

And Make Good Things Happen

I had a few conversations yesterday which led me to revisit my creed, something that I wrote quite a while ago. It's changed its form at various times, but this version seems to have some staying power. I think that's because each of the words means so many things to me. Here's a little bit of what I think about and how I'm living my creed.

Be Brave: Sometimes I think I'm crazy for putting this on my list, never mind first! But it's there for a reason. I really want to experience life. I want to live and that takes bravery. It takes bravery to really feel your feelings, to ask for what you want, to walk towards your dreams. It takes bravery to be who you are in this world, and I believe that's what we're here to do, so bravery is essential. Besides bravery leads you into adventure and love and authenticity and strength, lots of yummy stuff once you get there.

Believe: To me, this means believing in myself, believing in others, believing in the Universe, believing in magic and, of course, believing in fairies.

Be True: This one rings with a pure sound to me. I love it. For me it calls me to be honest, be loyal and be authentic, all deep, deep values for me.

Create: This one's just in my bones. Often it doesn't matter what form the creativity takes. It might be journalling, cooking, putting on a show, painting, collaging, drawing, throwing a party, anything that gets those juices flowing and out there into the world!

Celebrate*: What's all the good stuff for if we don't take the time to notice it and honour it? How is the Universe going to know that we like what we're getting if we don't yell out, "Yes! I love it! Thank you!" by throwing a party or putting on a party dress or making a toast and drinking champagne. This is the time to wrap yourself in the deliciousness of life!

Make Good Things Happen: It doesn't matter what it is. Imagine if you made good things happen everywhere you went. What would the world be like? What good thing could you make happen in the kitchen at work? When you walk your dog? Actually, I bet you made something good happen today. What was it? I transformed a kitchen of clutter into a oasis of cleanliness! I continue to turn mounds of paper and chaos into a plan!

What's your creed?

*And I have to share, in case you didn't know, that I believe in Celebration so much that I'm doing a workshop about it at justBe... It would be awesome if you could join me, and we could celebrate together.