I sick for what feels like the whole month of October. It’s really puts a damper on my plans to keep up with these cards. Out of Ariel’s 5, 3 are completed. I would like to challenge myself and do all the cards for each princess.
This week I have a plan to practice the affirmation card in the car on my way to work. I will also practice it on my way back from work. I plan to do the final activity on the weekend. I’ll see how it goes.
But I wanted to share a little bit about what I’ve taken so far about this new time with Ariel.
Here’s a link to my past experiences with her if you are curious.
My favorite experience was the photo shoot, but I had forgotten I tried to go a day without speaking.
I really admired her bravery, courage and hoarding skills in the past. Those are still admirable qualities, but this time around I am inspired by her curiosity.
“Be curious, not judgmental.”
– Walt Whitman (Thanks to the show Ted Lasso and not my literature background for teaching me this.)
Ariel embodies this quote. She’s curious about the human world when she’s a mermaid and even more so when she becomes human. She takes every moment of her 3 days with the prince exploring and experiencing new things. She grew up around fear and prejudices. However, she doesn’t let these feelings affect how she views the new world she’s in.
I think it’s important to be curious about our own self as well. I’m not more judgmental of anymore more than myself.
Maybe instead of judging myself, I should be more like Ariel and become more curious instead.
Why am I anxious? Why do I feel guilty about something I can’t control? Why am I feeling depressed right now?
Time to be as curious as I can. Just like Ariel.
Princessly Poised 