Positive Vibes is a new topic on the blog. It’s where Womanhood crosses Motherhood and being a Traveller intersects with the creative Writer in me. It’s where short quotes will be written and longer sentences will be weaved into essays. All created from the heart to the heart. From me, to you.
"Dear You,
Did you know, that not everyone needs to be part of your journey?
It's okay to let some people go.
Don't focus on the naysayers.
Instead, surround yourself with the fun ones,
the ones who support your dreams and got your back.
Those who give you energy, make you smile or let you know when you talk BS.
Make them part of your journey and move forward,
knowing that your tribe is cheering you on.
Always."
~mc.
Sometimes you have an idea and follow it, but you have no clue that it could be the start of something new…
Have a look at ‘Gathering’ - our first MC Brighton Meetup in June.
Do you believe in Community over Competition?
If you are in the area, join us & bring a free guest to our next meetup in Brighton!
Moksi Collective is Growing & Changing and my smile is getting bigger with each day!
There is an African saying that perfectly captures a big part of my mission:
"If you want to go fast, go alone.
If you want to go far, Go Together."
And Together is the key word here indeed - Moksi Collective is Growing as a Community & Platform.
If we could go back in time, for only one minute - what would you tell your younger self?
It could be written as a list that would serve you well growing up, even till this day.
A list of things written on a piece of paper for teenage You to read when needed - in times of self doubt, fears or worries. To make sure you stay focused and to keep you walking your own path.
A piece of paper that would bring You back to the future. What would you say?
I’ve made a list of 10 things I would write to my younger self, that would serve me - and I hope you too - even today.
Let’s talk about the subject so many of us are talking about and so many are avoiding to talk about. Yet, it is right in front of us every single day - the lack of diversity and inclusivity in so many industries. I believe life in general would be much better, if we look at someone as a person, first and foremost. But I’ve experienced many forms of subtle and direct racism and direct exclusivity my whole life. Yet it does not stop me from doing what I want, or treating people differently, or claiming my seat at any table. I do this in my own way - by being myself, by being kind, but direct. I ask questions and set boundaries. My grandma and my parents raised me to be better than the person who wants to hurt me with their words or actions. And I’ve two girls who I’m teaching the same. I hope you will stop to think about what it means, to see no inclusivity in what you are reading or consuming. Six little words. Spread the question.
“Who is not in the room?”
Today marks sixteen days that I started a new creative personal project for 100 days:
One embroidered word a day, to create. One quote, to inspire. 100 days, to remember that done is better than perfect. It was like a cue for Self-doubt to show up.
“Perfectionism is just Fear in fancy shoes ”.
Perfectionism? Me? I’m not a Perfectionist… Really Maureen?
I had to admit to myself that actually I am, while at the same time I’m very ‘go with the flow’ as well…
The latest Nike ad has been on my mind since I heard it - it’s inspiring and so spot on.
“If we show emotion, we’re called dramatic.
If we want to play against men, we’re nuts….
A few months ago, nearing the end of last year, something had shifted in me.
‘slow down Maureen, it all can wait’
Tonight, I couldn’t stop thinking about the meaning of names and titles and the importance we put on ourselves and others.
From the moment we are born, our name is attached to us. Perhaps we’ll change it later in life by marriage or preference - but still, we have that name. It’s not who we are.
And yet, when it comes to our titles at work or as a profession, we somehow tend to put more value on this part of our lives.