Let me tell you about The Goddess Tribe! I know a very cool group of women that were in my very first Woman’s Inner Journey workshop. These women all bonded and became friends. They named themselves The Goddess Tribe.

The bond of womanhood is strong and sacred. The Divine Feminine within each of us is pure and precious… no matter what age we are. We are nurturers, creators, and seekers of beauty. We are helpers and healers. We are both fragile and vulnerable at times… and strong and resilient most of the time. We possess infinite wisdom and our intuition is keen. We are spirited, sensitive and sensuous. We feel deeply and love freely. We value kindness. We are lovers… of life, each other, the earth, and ourselves. We are passionate beings… and we have a sense of wonder and awe for nature, people, art and this magnificent world we live in. And… we are fun, sassy, and highly creative too!

Our feminine hearts are still vibrant and radiant past our 50’s, 60’s, 70’s… and beyond. The Divine Feminine is alive within us. We are women! We are still Goddesses… albeit Vintage Goddesses… and the qualities of a Goddess are many… all of truth, beauty, love, and joy.

Let us cherish our femininity. Let us put forth our unique gifts into the world, and embrace all beings with love and care. Let us acknowledge ourselves and each other for the beautiful and Divine beings we really are. Let’s infuse our daily lives with joy and deep appreciation.

My new Facebook Group is for all Vintage Goddesses to come together, and inspire and support each other to make this time of life a wonderful and grand adventure! Women thrive in community. My new group is a safe space for us to share our wisdom and resources with each other. I have many wonderful things planned for us to do just that! Please join me! The more the merrier!

Click here to join Vintage Goddesses! (Facebook link to group)

Rene Cerrito CPCC
The Well-Lived Life

Also read The Bond Of Womanhood (link is safe to open)

 

We are all born creative. Yes… you read that right. Everyone is creative. We all have innate creativity within us. How we express and channel it has a lot to do with what we love, what inspires us, what we’re passionate about and what has meaning to us personally.

Most people think of creativity as being the domain of artists, musicians, writers or dancers etc. That is simply the way those individuals choose to express. Creativity is not limited to the arts. It could be science, or business. It could be cooking or gardening… or anything really. It could also be the way one lives… creating beauty in the everyday with a beautiful home environment and a graceful way of life. It could be travel and exploring different cultures. Or the way one expresses their identity through their appearance… with clothes, hair, jewelry, makeup, or skin art.

Creativity could also be demonstrated in what others might deem mundane. I knew a woman with a housecleaning and organization business. She took such pride and care with every little detail… even the way she displayed glasses in a cabinet or organized a drawer or closet. She put her heart into her work and got such creative satisfaction out of it.

People have expressed their creativity in infinite ways throughout the ages and across the globe. You are creative too! Own it! Enjoy it! What do you love? What are you passionate about. What do you yearn to express? Allow your imagination free reign. Bring your creativity into your daily life in whatever way feels wonderful to you.

One caveat: don’t limit, censor or judge yourself. That kills natural creativity. And if you want to learn something in the arts… go for it. Start! Be willing to be a beginner. Play with it. Let your ideas percolate. Stay inspired. Have a vivid and colorful imagination. Tune into yourself and beckon the muse.

Start to notice all the ways you express your creativity. What do you enjoy in your life now? What do you do whole-heartedly? What commands your focus and attention with such pleasure that the minutes and hours evaporate? What fascinates you?

Creativity is your birthright! Believe it. Let yours flourish. Delight yourself!

“Talent Is Inborn… Know How Is Acquired”
~ Barbara Sher & Annie Gottlieb

“You Do You Boo!”

This was from an Old Navy television Christmas advertisement… about pajamas of all things!

Great message though… you do you (and I’ll do me). You are free to self-express… in this case your style; but taking it deeper… your desires, values, choices, etc.

You are a truly unique being. There never was, or ever will be, another you. You have gifts to bring to the world… that only you can. So, to be authentically yourself is a wonderful thing!

Celebrate yourself! Enjoy yourself! And most of all… love yourself!

 

“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are”
~Joseph Campbell

What If… You could live your life the way you really want to… live your most cherished dreams? What if!!!?

Abraham-Hicks* calls this the What If Game. The trick to playing the what if game is to keep it focused in the present… with a look to the future.

What is your heart’s desire? What do you really, really want (to be, do, have, experience)?

Children do this naturally. They play with this all the time in a joyful and positive way. They are so in tune with their imaginations and desires.

How did we, as adults, allow our natural enthusiasm, exuberance, and faith to dissipate. How did we let Tinkerbell’s light go out?

Time to get it back! Play with What If. This makes a great journaling prompt. Get a sheet of paper and a pen and write down What If. Make a list of all the wonderful things you would love to happen in your life… all the rich experience you would love to have. Really get in touch with yourself and your true desires. Don’t censor yourself. Don’t allow what you now think is possible or probable to creep into your consciousness. List your heart’s desires. Really use your imagination to create images and feelings of your desires. Be free with this.

What If… I changed my thinking to BELIEVE that I can have the life I desire?

What If…

• What If… I Can actually create my life and true desires?
• What If… I can really learn to……?
• What If… I could actually live there?
• What If… I could really get fit and healthy?
• What If… I could be an artist?
• What If… I could have a job, business, or career I really love?
• What If… I could find true love?
• What If… I could travel and see all the places I dream of?

When we say What If… it opens our imaginations to new possibilities, and creates a strong vision of our desires. It makes the feelings well up within us of what it would be like. It gives us hope… that we really can create our desires in our lives. It makes it more real. The feelings and imaginings are actually an attracting factor! Focus on your vision often, and the positive emotions of happiness and freedom that you experience. You will be surprised at what shows up, and the way the Universe will support you.

Really going for your dreams is a decision… and a commitment. Yes, it may still take planning, focus, discipline, effort, and sometimes even courage. But making your vision a reality will be so worth it!

So… what if… you start now?!

Many of us have made some New Year’s Resolutions. Have You? Now that we are a few weeks into the year… how are you feeling about them? How are they working out?

I’d like to offer the perspective of ease and enjoyment. Be gentle with yourself. Think about your desires. Try not to take everything on at once. Perhaps just focus on a few at a time. Don’t push so hard. Make it enjoyable… even fun! You know… Happy Life!

Want to drop a few pounds and be more energetic and fit? Make it a celebration of health and well-being. Make a list of your favorite foods and lighten them up a bit. Add more colorful fruits and vegetables. Explore other cuisines and try something new. Put on some loud upbeat dance music and dance around your living room for a half hour. Have fun with it!

Trying to achieve something? Remember your passion and purpose… your deeper why. Stay inspired.

Really want to change your lifestyle or job/career? Get crystal clear on your desire and your values. Create a compelling vision for yourself and follow through one small step at a time. Keep the faith and believe you will create your life as you wish it to be.

Life doesn’t have to be hard. We are meant to enjoy our lives and our everyday moments even while creating our dreams. So… relax and play with your New Year’s Resolutions. You chose them to make you feel happy and good… so be happy and feel good now!

Time! Sweet Time! Time is the currency of our lives… moment by moment, day by day, week by week… and so it goes. How we live our time is how we live our lives.

Twenty-Four hours in a day. How many of them are you living deliberately? How does where you spend your time and focus your attention jive with what is most important to you?

Every now and then it may be wonderfully refreshing to stop and re-evaluate how you are spending your time and ask yourself some important questions… such as:

• How do I really want to live my life?
• How much of my time is devoted to what I really enjoy and what has meaning to me?
• What do I wish I had time to do, learn, or experience?
• What is most important to me at this stage of my life?
• What would I regret not doing or experiencing if I didn’t get to it?
• Who would I love to spend more quality time with?
• What do I truly desire?
• What do I need?

Clarity is the first step to arranging your life for more happiness and fulfillment. Being honest with yourself is key here. Think about all the things you would love to do, and all the things that delight you… past-times and activities. And all the people that you adore that it would be so wonderful to spend enjoyable time with.

Claiming back your time is the second step. You must take back your time to create the life you really want to live. If you don’t claim your time, no one will give it to you. It is yours. Your life. Your time.

I know… so many demands on your time… endless details, tasks and responsibilities. Our modern lives are so jam packed that life for most women has become a never ending to do list. It doesn’t have to be that way. If we really desire certain experiences to be a part of our lives… we have to plan and schedule them in first! We have to decide what is most important, what is essential, and what is not. Arranging time is really an art. Being true to ourselves about what we say yes to and what we say no to is incredibly important. What choices are we making with our time to create a fulfilling, satisfying and happy life?

Time is precious. It is vital to consciously choose how to spend it for a rich and enjoyable, happy life experience. Every minute of every day does not have to be regimented and productive. Think ease. Think delight. Think fun. What can you do to arrange your life and time to live a life you love? What can you let go of? Get out your day book and calendar and write in the things you desire most and that light you up! Make this a sacred agreement with yourself. It will nourish you heart and soul. This is your life. You deserve to be happy and live it the way your heart and soul yearns for it to be! Your Life. Your Time. Your Choice. Make it wonderful!

“The things that matter most should never be at the mercy of the
things that matter least”    … Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I’ve been feeling a great desire for re-connection. This past year and a half has been very isolating, for me… and for most people. The global devastation and sadness of the pandemic has forced us to be extremely cautious about venturing out. It has also made us hold our loved ones closer and deeply appreciate the preciousness of our lives.

I feel the need to re-connect with those I have shared my life with in some way…acquaintances and friends from years past and present. Everyone seems so dear to me right now, and I am so thankful of the blessings they have brought to my life.

Now that we are starting to emerge a bit more… I find myself anticipating new experiences and relishing time with family and friends.

I am also extremely aware of the gift of my own life. I want to be fully present, I want to really taste life and consciously make choices that create joy and happiness. I have been contemplating… what is true for me right now… what do I want?

It is this… Deep connection to myself, God, people. Not just skimming by on the surface. Not mundane. Not superficial. A life of creativity, fulfillment, joy, laughter, intimacy, kindness. Realness. Connection.

How about you? What are your thoughts, feelings, and desires? What new experiences would you love to have? What and whom are you holding dear? What really has meaning now? What new adventures would you like to have? What new thing would you like to learn or try?

This is our time to make our lives wonderful! Let’s make grand plans!