Go easy.

Two simple words that can project two different emotions. Don’t you hate it when someone (typically your partner) says, “take it easy?” I know I do. It makes my whole body tense and I immediately resent that phrase for it then works me up more. The same thing could be said for “go easy,” I guess, right? It depends on the tone of the person saying it. It could be “go easy (as in cautious)” like something a parent would say to their child who is first learning to walk or drive a car. We may say “go easy” to a loved one who is recuperating from an injury. Or it could be “go easy” in the same tone as “take it easy (meaning calm down).” Y’all know what I’m talking about. The first two are said in love and the last one is said in haste and impatience.

I’m sure we all appreciate the loving tone the best. Amiright? I’ve been practicing coming from a place of love a lot lately; intentional listening, loving actions, and kind thoughts. That means with myself too. I’ve been asking myself these two questions when I’m feeling stuck: “Does it bring joy? Does it add value?”

By analyzing the space I’m in with these questions, it forces me to go easy. I am forced to take a breath, analyze my body (Do I feel a tightness in my stomach? Is my breath staggered? Does this feel right?), and then put myself into mindful and intentional decision making.

Go easy. Pause. Life is already fast enough.

Give grace. Lessen judgement.

Ask yourself, “Does it bring joy? Does it add value?” If the answer to one of those questions is yes, then perhaps it’s worth keeping aound and analyzing more. If the answer to both of the questions is no, then it’s probably time to start the process of letting go of the idea, person, people, or thing(s). If the answer is YES to both questions, then what are you waiting for? Do more of that. Spend your energy on the ideas, person, people, or thing(s) that make you say YES!

Above all, before clicking the button, responding yes or no, or making decisions for your own mind and body, remember to go easy.

There is no rush.

Peace and XO to you, my beauties.