Author: pieces2mypuzzle

Adding ‘Singing’ to my Resume…

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I don’t know why I stopped singing.

I don’t know why I kept it to myself for so long.

I don’t know why I’m shaking at the thought of sharing this.

I don’t know why I am creating all of these pointless scenarios in my head.

Could it be that I am the best at putting myself down before I allow anyone else to chime in?

Singing makes me happy!

It’s part of my creative side.

Back when my vocal cords were in practice, I would have never sang this.

This song is very difficult because you need to have complete control of breath! That was something I didn’t understand how to do back then, much less explain it to my body.  You will see the struggle in my face JAJA (LOL)! Yes, I laugh in Spanish!

What better way to show my word, FEARLESS, than to step outside of my comfort zone and share this with you!

Check out Banks’ Goddess Album. 

She is absolutely amazing! 

2018 New Year’s Resolution Solution

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Year after year, I set very vague New Year’s resolutions and year after year I find myself failing to reach them.  On August 2017, I came across this book while listening to the Rich Roll Podcast having a conversation with Jon Gordon.  The book is called One Word That Will Change your Life by Jon Gordon, Dan Britton, and Jimmy Page.  As Jon began describing the book and its purpose, it began to resonate with me.  I felt like this was something simpler and sounded much more helpful for my inconsistency with resolutions.  After reading this book, I felt like it was something I could implement daily that would help me grow in 2018.  It sounded more realistic and I figured I could try something new to force me outside of my comfort zone.

One Word That Will Change Your Life is a very simple easy read that will guide you through the process in finding your one word.  Basically, your one word will help you reach your goals by simplifying your focus into a theme for the year.  The word is not meant to be a pass or fail but more of a lesson that will guide you through improving all aspects of your life.  Preferably, in aspects you want to self improve on.

My word came to me as I was analyzing my past mistakes and everything that had enabled me to grow as an individual.  By the time I actually sat down and read the book, I realized that in 2017 I found myself praying for strength and courage.  I dug deep inside myself and asked “How could I become more strong and courageous?…. by becoming FEARLESS! I knew then, this would be my one word that would change my life.

One of the things that the book mentions, is that your word is supposed to test you with opportunities that may force you into the unknown and require you to step outside your comfort zone.  A few days after reading the book, Mommy’s Juice Box Podcast invited me to be a guest on their show.  Sure enough, the topic for the episode was New Year’s Resolutions.  They had previously been talking about one day having me as a guest but since I’m not a mom, I wasn’t sure when that moment would present itself.  So, I’m grateful for the surprise opportunity the ladies gave me to step outside of my comfort zone and be FEARLESS!

After listening to the episode, I was so critical about myself because I’m not experienced in the podcast world.  I had to remind myself that I am not perfect and I’m just striving to become better than I was yesterday.

Since the New Year and my birthday fall close to one another (I just turned 33), this is my new beginning.  This is just a start. I still have eleven more months to go.

Enjoy the links below…

Mommy’s Juice Box Podcast, Episode 25 – #NewYearSameMe

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One Word That Will Change Your Life

Rich Roll Podcast – Episode 310 a conversation with Jon Gordon

Oprah and Deepak’s Meditation Experience

Will Smith on Skydiving

“You do need to measure progress because that which you can measure you can grow.”

–One Word That Will Change Your Life–

30 day Vegan Challenge ended 9/13/17

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Sadly, it ended August 28th, 2017.

*insert list of excuses here*

I lasted fourteen days… fourteen good days.  I felt confident that this was going to work.  I started to see all of the positive results every vegan talks about.  I was full of energy and physical strength.  I started to feel really light during yoga practice.  Running felt blissful and fast.  I started to believe that life really was a fairy tale.  I was feeling excited! I was going really strong until all I had left was rice and beans.  Despite being Mexican, I wasn’t strong enough to talk myself out of eating what those around me had on their plates.  First came tuna, then came cheese, then came chicken and then came beef.   Unfortunately, I underestimated Hurricane Harvey.  I did not prepare to be stuck at home for a very long week without being able to leave.   I never believed the rain would continue nonstop and I never imagined our wonderful city would be underwater.  Even though we were very blessed that our home did not get any water, we were unable to leave the neighborhood due to street flooding.

It has been close to a month since Hurricane Harvey paid a visit and it has been very emotional to see all of the devastation our city went through.  My heart goes out to all of those that were effected.  There is still so much out there we can do to help: go volunteer, help your neighbor, donate money, donate supplies, donate blood, lend a hand, lend an ear, give a hug and so much more.  The rebuilding and starting over process is never easy, but we are Houston Strong!!!

As for my Veganism… Vegan tendencies is all I can commit to at this time, but my journey to be vegan still continues.

I miss you…

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I never imagined living my life without you.

I miss you.

I see you every day.

I see you everywhere I go.

People said you weren’t good for me.

Leaving you wasn’t easy, but I needed to find out for myself.

The first few days were so difficult.

I felt so miserable leaving you.

I couldn’t sleep.

I was always tired.

I lost my energy.

All I wanted to do was sleep.

I was so cold at night.

I questioned myself wondering if I had made the right decision.

You used to make me so happy.

I constantly had to remind myself to be strong.

I had to tell myself to keep going.

I continued to allow myself to remember the good times.

Gosh, we had so many good times!

I knew things would get better.

I knew each passing day would bring unexpected blessings.

I knew with time everything would fall into place.

I am beginning to realize I’m different without you.

Good, different!

Happier!

More free!

More creative!

I’m reinventing myself!

My soul is thriving in a way I never thought possible!

It’s only been eight days…

Eight roller coaster days.

I look back and realize it felt like eternity.

But now I know I don’t need you.

I can go on without you.

But now how do I say goodbye?

How can I forget cheese burgers and fajitas?

How do I let go of mozzarella?

How do I tell my chips they won’t be seeing queso anytime soon?

Eight days down, twenty-two days to go.

30 Day Vegan Challenge