The Campaign

My, my how things have changed. Not too long ago I came across a quote from Tracee Ellis Ross which read, “ I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me”. Growth can be intimidating but lately I’ve realized that the thought of remaining where I am frightens me far more. I had hoped that if I let my aspirations outgrow my circumstances then the manifestation of my dreams would be inevitable. Not true. Faith without work is dead. So I have decided to make some changes. My experience of the world and in the world depends solely upon how I choose to navigate it. Every day I wake up and exist. I don’t change anything, create anything or become anything. Deepak Chopra says, “the source of all creation is pure consciousness, pure potentiality seeking expression from the unmanifest to the manifest.” The synchronization of mind, body and spirit is the key to living a fully present life, and in that space of alignment is where peace and creativity dwell. This is what inspired the Jewel Campaign. There are three keys to being a Jewel:

1.       Discipline: In order to achieve anything you must finish it. Following through on your goals and aspirations despite of fear or insecurities can be terrifying but rewarding. Feel the fear, and do it anyway.

2.       Awareness: Be aware of how your thoughts, decisions and actions affect the world and other people. Don’t alter them to please people, but be present in the idea of making a change.

3.       Compassion: The world is a huge place and the extent of suffering, poverty and pain that stretches out across this world is infinite. Take time out of your day to learn and think about what is happening outside of your own situation.

Simple enough right? So here are the goals I have set for myself this week:

1.       I will only speak what is true for me. Lies are the manifestation of fear and uncertainty

2.       I will educate myself on at least one world issue every day

3.       I will write every day. To better my craft I must better myself

4.       I will be active in contributing positivity to someone or something. A good deed never hurt anyone

5.       I will work out at least 30 minutes a day. My body is a temple.

What can you do to be a Jewel?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              To my jewels and gems with love,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Emerald