Riding the Wild Pony of Spontaneity
And now for some Fucktastic News!
I don’t really have big news, I just like writing this new word and letting my muse get a little wild. The word is made up by Allison Marie of Glory Begin. If you don’t know Allison, buckle up and prepare for a wild ride! She is boldly authentic with a clear and juicy voice. Be warned, there will be lots of swearing and potty mouth. Sometimes it bothers me, but I love her authenticity and passion. Allison is full of life and definitely true to herself. She’s helping me learn how to embrace my wild child!
There are no big insights from my week of quiet and reduced digital time. I got tired of the quiet and decided to get back to writing and connecting with my blog. Neither answers not quiet were forthcoming, so I’m switching gears. Talking with a friend about her process for making decisions, Christi mentioned how pulling back into herself wasn’t working. However, when she opened herself to life and relationships, answers and paths opened up. Christi has great insights for living more authentically, learning to say no and yes appropriately.
Her process resonated with me. My defensive posture of pulling back from life hasn’t worked. So I’m going to keep writing, connecting and allowing life to guide me in the direction of highest good. I’m going to do my best to follow my passions and the voice of love.
Funny how things work. After writing the above, I spent the day with a friend. We had a nice meal, talked, drank a nice dessert wine and watched a marathon session of House of Cards. For perspective, I rarely drink or watch TV, so this was a break in my routines. Later, I delivered a photo to another friend, managed to lose my keys (thankfully there is a spare) and came home. No big news except that I noticed I was wide open, happy and full of life. I had the realization that my inner spirit had a chance to run wild and play yesterday. I was noticing and savoring each little moment, whether a tasty snack, losing my keys or dancing in my room. I felt radically alive and ready to savor each moment.
I can see how I’ve gotten so routine in my life that even the small spontaneities of drinking, playing and dancing broke my spirit free. And let me tell you it felt fantastic. Look out world. I’m ready to live, love and play with zest! Maybe my focus for 2016 will be play and spontaneity. 🙂
Ride that wild pony!
Ride ’em cowboy!
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Yehaw!! XD
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Good on you Brad… go wild and your not the only one, I keep bumping into confirmations that now is the time to be action and not so quiet. It’s time to be wide awake and follow your hearts desire. So here’s to our creating 2016… Barbara x
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Thanks my friend. To living and loving with gusto!
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Well I just love this whole piece, my friend. I salute your Fiest – as long as it comes from your personal truest truth .. . let. it. ride 🙂 🙂 XO Big hugs!
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Thanks my juicy friend. I really do appreciate you Allsion and your passion. to authentic and juicy living! 🙂
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Well you are just a LOVE. And I am grateful to you. So much.
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F-ing awesome! 🙂
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Love the idea! Spontaneity for year 2016 😊 wishing you a wonderful 2016!!
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Thanks Indah. I bet your new home will brings lots of opportunities for exploring and spontaneity!
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Well said – well done my friend!!! LOVE it! ROARRRRRR on 🙂
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Thanks pardner. Let’s saddle up and hit the high road! Thanks for sharing the trail. 🙂
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Well now, this is fucktastic news, my friend! I’m so glad you are back. It does help from time to time to take a step back but life is short, it goes by fast, and if you snooze you lose as they say! So welcome back. Jump up on that pony called life and ride it, my friend. There are dances to dance, songs to sing, poems to write, photos to take, posts to blog, love to be found, friends to meet, joys to celebrate, and who knows what all else! Love and hugs, little Buckaroo!
🙂 ❤
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I love all the rodeo analogies. Time for this cowboy to saddle up, put his big boy chaps on and ride hard! 🙂
Save me a dance card Mrs. Nat. When I get back, we’ll take a spin on the dance floor. :<3
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Yippee kay yay, Cowboy!!!👍👌
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Radically alive sounds really good! And there’s more where that came from 🙂
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Thanks Tiny. I hope I can sustain the aliveness.
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how wonderful that you made such experiences. Continue to be happy, Brad, have a wonderful day, regards Mitza
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Thanks Mitza. May we continue to create with passion.
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yes, passion is good in everything, Brad
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agreed 🙂
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I had so much fun reading this post, Brad! Your energy feels clear and it feels…free! I have the sense that you have loosened the reins, so to speak, and released some of thoughts that tend to hold us back. This is the kind of energy that teaches us how to “let go” and that makes room for new and wonderful experiences!! Love it, Brad!!
So happy…I feel JOY!! ♡
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Ha, Ha Lorre, – loosened the reins. I might become a cowboy yet with all these fun analogies. Yes, I did release for the moment. Maybe with practice, I can keep letting go and making room for new, playful, alive energies to move in my life. Thanks for sharing your JOY! Ride on! 🙂
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It’s amazing how spontaneity can spur so many emotions that have become buried in the mundane routines of our everyday activities. Taking the leap and making the choice to be spontaneous (safety and legality withstanding) is never a bad idea 😉 May your spontaneity spur you on towards many great adventures, Brad 🙂
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Yes Dave, I do need to watch my wild impulses to make sure I’m safely riding that pony. To spontaneous adventures!
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Saddle up! Here’s to savoring every moment and being “wide open, happy and full of life!” 🙂
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Right on pardner. Now if I can find my horse. 🙂
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Oh I am so pleased you are ‘Riding the Wild Pony’ Brad.. nothing better for the spirit than a little spontaneous frivolity and diversions from the usual routines.. So good to know you are finding your inner smile..
Keep Laughing and enjoying Brad.. have a Brill weekend.. Love to you.. Sue xx
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Come play with me Sue. Maybe the world needs our play and laughter more than our lessons? to inner smiles that light up the wild pony! 🙂
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Brilliant Brad.. I can feel your Fun loving new you exploding via your smile right now 🙂 ❤
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Yes you are full of life and may your heart continue to thrive in it 🙂 All the best wishes my friend always!
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Thank you so much Neha. I appreciate you. May we thrive together as community.
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Yes, cheers to that!
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Thanks!
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