MAKING MY SOUL HAPPY

 

A few nights ago, I saw the film “The Secret life of Walter Mitty”. It’s the second time I’ve watched this movie, but the reality of my life hit home after watching it again. The movie starts out where Walter Mitty zones out into a fantasy life of fearlessly diving into the moment and after a while, he decides to turn that fantasy into a reality. So he starts living it to the full and taking chances. And he becomes a fuller version of himself. 

After watching that again, I had to give myself some credit for living my life to the full. Taking every moment, and sucking it up. Going through every trauma I have ever had (and I have had many) and coming out the other end stronger and braver. Diving into every experience, with the utmost enthusiasm and vigour. Fully acknowledging my pain and my joy and going through the emotions. Throwing caution to the wind and taking risks. 

I have performed on stage, traveled, paraglided, ridden a camel, canoed on the Orange river, ran my own business, studied, worked with some celebrities, and drowned myself in love, romance and sensory pleasure. Ultimately, my true healing and happiness has come from embracing life, being creative and living through my senses; either through writing, cooking and eating a sensational meal, by listening to a beautiful piece of music, watching an inspiring movie, appreciating a colourful painting or work of art, by having a massage, or by moving my body through exercise or dancing.

When I’m savouring those moments, and experiencing pleasure on a sensory level, it doesn’t leave much time for negative self-talk, doubt, fear, guilt or being trapped in my mind. I am at my most happiest in those moments. And through that I heal and I shine and I become the best me I can possibly be.