As a young woman I found myself in many situations where I
would use my power of giving and literally give it (my power) all away. My
time, my talents, my money, everything that I had… I would… irresponsibly give
away. Even when I knew I shouldn’t I did. Why? Because it felt so good to save
the day. I felt like Wonder Woman!
I said that I did it out of love but really
what I was doing it for was for recognition, to be loved and to be held in the
highest esteem. I used the power of giving in the wrong way and I realized this
later in my life.
Today, I can give in healthy ways. I pay attention to what
resonates on a soul level! I make contributions of my time, talent and treasure
when it FEELS right! I believe that giving and receiving are one in the same.
Each time I give, I receive! Each time I give, I create an experience of true
prosperity!
Being a part of the Fly Tribe is one of the greatest honors
of my life. Although most of the flyers I have never met in person the
collective energy of love and community is alive! A year ago I could have
never imagined the gifts that I would receive as a result of finally giving
something to myself. Signing up for Flying Lessons with Kelly Rae Roberts has
been one of the best things I have done for myself! It has brought me closer to
claiming the idea that I am an artist, closer to my true self, closer to a
group of women that support each other in loving and very genuine ways.
The positive vibrations lead me to be a more aware artist
and a more open human. I have experienced first hand the wonderful benefits of
giving.
When it felt right I would create a piece of artwork and mail it or
drop it off to a friend, I would send along messages of encouragement, I have
visited them in their homes and listened with my heart. I have been called
wise, compassionate, patient, caring, loving and soulful-giver.
What has been
given to me as a result of being more aware and open to these relationships is an
indescribable sense of belonging and it just feels so fabulously good! It really is magical!
Being a part of the Fly Tribe has allowed me to open more
freely in my everyday life. I have taken chances that I would normally shy away
from. I can pull from the collective strength of this wonderful group and
tackle difficult challenges and face those problems that seemed just too much
to take. I have become fearless in my approach to life. I feel that I have
pulled back so many layers in the last year that I am shedding my old skin and
looking at a new face.
I wish this and so much more to those individuals who receive this great gift of giving! As the Fly Tribe and Kelly Rae Roberts soulfully donate Flying Lessons Courses to a lucky group, my hope is that you all experience the wonderful growth and uplifting vibration that will surely follow!
I want to take this last couple of lines to thank every
single woman that I have connected with online, in person or in spirit. My life
is enhanced as a result of your presence…thank you and Namaste!
Go to this link to enter in the give away! http://fly-tribe.blogspot.com/2012/08/givingflight.html
Click on the links below and find the blog of each of these beautiful artists and see what they say about the spirit of giving! Leave comments and let's spread the goodness!!
Janet Forrest http://www.tatterednworn.wordpress.com
Cat Athena Louise http://www.catathenalouise.com
Stacey Bockness Curry http://www.starhitchedwagon.com
Kris Lanae Binsfeld http://cherishdesigns.wordpress.com/
Mary Sterk http://www.justmarydesigns.com
Michelle Reynolds http://www.shellsinthebush.com
Constance Rawlins http://www.livingwithinyourharvest.com
Kelly Hoernig http://www.kellyhoernig.com
Cindy Jones Lantier http://www.lantier.org
Kathleen Conard http://newfromoldcreations.blogspot.com/
Claudia Dow http://www.claudiadow.blogspot.com
Susan M. Walls-Beverly http://www.charmingtrinkets.etsy.com
Linda Barutha http://baruthadesigns.com
Linda Kinnaman http://lindakaysart.com
Cheryl Dossey http://www.cheryldossey.com/
Sofia Dabalsa http://sofiadabalsa.blogspot.com
Jill Lambert http://jill-lambert.blogspot.com/
Sally Rose http://sallyhow2.blogspot.com/
Ursula Smith http://EasyScraps.com/blog
Deborah Eaton http://www.deborahgeaton.com/blog/
Lori Leissner http://www.leissnerart.com
Creative Clearinghouse http://www.creativeclearinghouse.com/
Lenore Angela http://www.rarerabbitsdesigns.com
Katharina Star http://www.blog.katharinastar.com
Rachél Payne https://www.facebook.com/CreativityTribe
Sherry Richert Belul http://www.simplycelebrate.net
Deborah Velasquez http://deborahvelasquez.blogspot.com/
Shannon Etnyre http://www.facebook.com/followtruenorth & coming soon http://www.followtruenorth.com
Upcycle and Remix http://www.etsy.com/shop/UpcycleandRemix
Mary Cottingham http://www.barnbugstudio.blogspot.com
Carol Kovach Bray http://theredpaintedcottage.blogspot.com
Live Laugh Love Retreats http://livelaughloveretreats.com
Kelley Miller http://www.etsy.com/shop/KelleyMillerArtworks
Wini Dougall http://artloveandjoy.blogspot.com
Tracy Yarbrough http://www.chick-pea-studio.com
Diane Enright https://www.facebook.com/dianeenrightphotography
Kim Hyer http://www.apaperaddict.com
Jamie Burch https://www.facebook.com/ChasingtheMoonCreations
Carolyn Chenault http://carolynchenault.wordpress.com/
Lori Moon Studio http://lorimoonstudio.blogspot.com
Tina Carlborg http://www.facebook.com/tinachicky
Catherine Pistone http://www.catherinepistone.com
Florinda Rodriguez http://www.florindasdesigns.com
Ann Marie http://www.livelifewonderful.com
20 comments:
Sofia, I am loving being a part of your tribe! Thank you for being such a special part of it!
Magical indeed! :)
Beautiful story about your lifetime of giving!
Hey Wonder Woman! I love how you used her to compare the power of giving:) It's great to see that you were raised to be generous - I was not so much I guess, so I now feel so good to be part of this group.
Jill
You are awesome! I love your post and your generous spirit! It's been such a wonderful year for all of us, and I am thankful for having been a part of this journey together! XO
Clever girl...love the "unity" in community!!!! Now who's the WORD GIRL!!! Happy Anniversary. Lovely and beautiful story.
xoxoxox
Time, talent and treasure - I like that!!!
Hi Sofia, such a wonderful post! Your giving spirit is amazing. Thank you for shining a bit of it my way.
Lenore
Hey Sofia! Stopping by to say hello and wish you a delightful and happy anniversary. I love your story of giving. Especially these lines: "Today, I can give in healthy ways. I pay attention to what resonates on a soul level!" So healthy and positive. :-)
May you give and receive much love and light in our second year ahead of soaring. :-)
Love your pictures and art throughout. And I love your name. My granddaughter's name is spelled Sophia. So glad we've been part of this wonderful anniversary celebration and getting to know one another throughout the past year.
Sofia,
Your blog post is so beautifully written and I really relate with so much of what you say. I learned a lesson about giving, and the basis of it is, do not give until it hurts, give so that it feels good! I am so honored to be a flysister with you. We are thankful that you are a part of our group! I loved how you phrased comm "unity", so true!! Hugs and thanks! Kris
Keep those positive vibrations going!!!!
Such kind words about the tribe...and feeling I am sure we all share... it's such a wonderfully supportive living group of souls!!
Beautiful post, Sofia! Your giving spirit shines through in your words. So honored to be on this path with you and celebrating as fly sisters. Happy Anniversary!!! ((hugs))
Hi Sofia, This is a beautiful post. It really touched my heart. Thank YOU for connecting online and its great to be sharing the journey with you. xox
Hi Sofia,
What a warm, heartfelt post filled with so much wisdom. This was so touching. Looking forward to another year of learning and growing with the Flyers.
Hi Sofia- happy anniversary! It has been a great year! So glad I got to share it with you!
It has been wonderful, sharing this experience with you this last year, Sofia, watching and helping each other grow and soar! I love your heartfelt art, it always makes me smile! Happy Anniversary!
I love Wonder Woman and you post just made me smile. I have enjoyed being on this journey with you. Magical!
Thanks to you, Sofia, for the beauty that you put out into the world. That is a gift! xxoxo
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