Choosing Joy :: The Joy Up Giveaway!

For me, it all started with Spirits of Joy, seaching within to reconnect with my true self and remember the passions and dreams I had long forgotten. Part of my excavation was realizing that I am worthy of all the joy my heart could hold and what overflowed was at the ready to blanket those around me. It feels good to spread that passion for life with others and watch them unfold organically into beautiful, amazing beings.

This is why I’m hosting a giveaway for 3 spots to The Joy Up guided by the lovely Hannah Marcotti. Yes, three spots, thank you, Hannah! I want you to say, “Yes!” to:

- Showing up.
- Doing the work, but not for anyone but you. It’s your soulwork.
- To uncovering your dreams.
- Reconnecting with your joy.
- Stepping into your fiercely beautiful life.
- Seeking connection with a circle of women that your heart has been whispering for. Tribe.
- Unfolding, beautiful you.

The Joy Up begins on August 1st and runs through the 12th. Can you commit to 12 days of focusing on your joy, your self-care, your soul-care?

I’ll randomly pick three names on Wednesday evening at 6 pm CDT and post the lucky participants shortly after. To enter, leave a comment below declaring that you are chosing joy in your life.

Learn more about Hannah and the magical work she's sharing with the world at HannahMarcotti.com.

Hugs,

This giveaway is now closed.

And the lucky winners...

Cindi from Letting the Words Escape

Lisa Marie Tsering

and MPeez (Marisa)

Congratulations! Please send me an email so we can get you signed up for The Joy Up! amanda.j.stclairatgmaildotcom

Vulnerability in action

I opened myself up today and allowed myself to be vulnerable. Wow, I feel so sore and naked. Things could have gone either way. It could have turned out good and then I would have relaxed into that vulnerability but it didn’t. It didn’t go well and now I’m stripped bare. Open. Wounded. I know these uncomfortable feelings won’t last but with the freshness of it, I’m feeling the need to cocoon myself briefly to heal my wounds.

I don’t feel bad about opening myself up. It could have gone the other way in which I would have lost out had I not allowed myself to be vulnerable. It’s always a risk but a good risk even if it does occasionally hurt. I’m not going to allow my hurt to push me back into my shell or cause me to lean away from future (possible) thrown punches. This hurt is part of the risk but if you don’t take that risk you miss the chance of the outcome being joy.

I choose joy even if the risk is hurt.

Thank you, universe, for this valuable lesson.

Love,