What if every moment—even the hard ones—held an invitation to come home to yourself? Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s words, “To create one’s own world takes courage,” this episode shares the practice of pausing, reflecting, and choosing presence over perfection.
Today, I invite you to embrace the simple, powerful act of being present. This lesson landed in my heart the moment I read Georgia O’Keeffe’s line:
“To create one’s own world takes courage.”
That quote nudged me to pause, to see even my messiest moments as sacred ground for self-acceptance.
It’s easy to get caught up in the rush to fix, change, or move past discomfort. But what if, instead, you paused and asked: “What is this moment here to teach me?”
I share my own struggles with wanting to escape hard feelings and how learning to pause—without judgment—brought more wisdom and self-compassion into my life. Presence isn’t about being perfect or always positive; it’s about allowing yourself to be exactly where you are and finding compassion in the midst of it.
Every pause is an act of courage and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with yourself and create your world on purpose.
What You’ll Discover
- Why presence, not perfection, leads to self-acceptance and peace
- How Georgia O’Keeffe’s words can inspire you to create your world with courage
- Simple ways to practice being present when life gets messy
- How pausing opens the door to wisdom, growth, and compassion
- The power of allowing each moment to be enough, just as it is
Key Takeaway
Peace isn’t about always getting it right—it’s about choosing presence and self-compassion, no matter what. Every pause is a doorway back to yourself, to courage, and to the life your soul intended.
Key Quote
“To create one’s own world takes courage.” — Georgia O’Keeffe
Resources
- Journaling prompt: “What is this moment here to teach me?”
- More presence practices at https://fearlessliving.org
Invitation
If this episode inspired you to pause, reflect, or create your world with courage, share your thoughts or tag @LoveNotesFromRhonda.
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