"Let the love in" .. A text I got from my dad not too long ago. Something that seems simple but is often hard to apply to your everyday life, especially if you have experienced things that may make you more closed off to new people or experiences. I have had my fair share of experiences that would justify me being less open to life but life is way less fun that way. When you commit to being open and looking at others with compassion your perspective can change in a big way. We are all allowed our bad days and to have some pessimistic thoughts but after all, if you never had any negative experiences you would never appreciate the positive ones. I have written about in past blog posts how this adjustment to my new life in New York has been very hard on me. Meeting new people + finding your people can be so fucking hard but I find the more open I am the easier it gets. I am learning to take things a little less seriously and just going with the ever-changing experiences we all call life. Let go. One of my favorite tattoos that I have and something I need to constantly remind myself of. Let go of the outcome you are clinging to, Let go of anything that doesn't serve you, Let go of it all. Attachment can be the root of all suffering in my personal experience. I find the more attached I am to things the less I can ebb and flow with life. On Saturday I was with some friends and we were having a beautiful fall day walking around the east village when we stumbled across a band and a group of people all enjoying the music. It was so beautiful to see the community in New York that has been here for so long and I am so grateful that I got to be a part of it that afternoon. My friends and I all got into the circle of music and danced in the sunshine. This is what I mean when I say let the magic of life in; Once you let it in you will find it coming around a lot more. Take things lightly, let yourself look silly, and don't think about if others are watching. You will be a lot happier that way. Being present can also make you appreciate the little things in the dark world we all live in. Like noticing the leaves falling slowly in the wind or little kids holding hands on the street...I think that is why I love taking photos and videos of things I find beautiful in life, so I can reminisce and remember the little moments that make life so wonderful. In conclusion, let the magic of love in; dance anywhere you get the chance to and give more hugs!!! My Roommate told me the other day that as humans to be truly happy we need hugs every day (at least 4 for survival) s0 Might as well just hug your friends when you get the chance. That is all for this Sunday night. I hope you enjoyed -
- Here is what I found on Google about how we need tons of hugs!! Read the article if you care -
“We need four hugs a day for survival.We need eight hugs a day for maintenance.We need 12 hugs a day for growth”.
Ok lurv you/ & Sending you a big virtual hug...Go get yourself 3 more;)
- Syd NI
I am also a freshman at college and it definitely has been hard finding my people and I think people put so much pressure on finding a solid group of friends freshman year and it just feels impossible. However, I have found that I've been closed off and taking things super seriously and instead I am now trying to let go of expectations and I have found that it makes it way easier to have a good time and make friends!