Take Back Your Life!

Take charge of your own life!

December 9, 2009 by Giulietta Nardone

Hey daring ones,

Jamie Ridler’s wishcasting circle prompt asks readers, “What does your spirit wish for?” I wish for more folks to realize they are in charge of their own lives. Yes, it can seem like others call your shots, but only if you let them. Much of the malaise out there stems from false feelings of being out of control, of not having a say in your daily life.

What a magical, energetic world we’d have if people did more of what they wanted instead of what others wanted. Who started this silliness anyway? It’s clearly not working. Why not stop it?

Here’s an idea. Try listing all the things you believe you have to do, why you do them and what would happen if you didn’t do them. I know it can be scary to hold the power of your own life course in your hands. But wouldn’t that be better than the way you feel now?

Muse thx, Giulietta

16 responses to “Take charge of your own life!”

  1. Sulwyn says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

  2. LaWendula says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    Glad to say, dear, that most of the things I do are the things I really want to do. I chased away all energy vampires and created my own world.
    That does not mean I am selfish, but I trust my inner voice and follow my heart.
    Now I’m on the journey home.

  3. Anna says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself (and others), so I wish for her also!

  4. Summer Raven says:

    A self-less wish you have! Thank you for helping others…as guilietta wishes so do I!

  5. As Giulietta wishes for us so I wish also.
    Looking for a paper for my list. 😉

  6. LissaL says:

    Great wish for us all, thanks:)
    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

  7. brandi says:

    ~as Guilietta wishes for herself and us all so i wish for us too..i too am ready to write!~

  8. As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

  9. Karen D says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.. Very wise wish here, and very true! I am trying to take the word “should” out of my vocabulary.. should this and should that, enough to make you crazy trying to please those around you. Wishing you joy and peace.

  10. As Giulietta wishes for her wonderful muse self, so I wish for her also. How I adore this post! So much wisdom in its lovely little package! I shall bookmark it for reference when I feel that approval-seeking me taking over daring me.

    Back in the days when I was a 13-year-old Lutheran girl going through confirmation, my pastor told me (and the class in general) not to waste time “shoulding all over ourselves.”

    Thanks for the reminder!

  11. Sarah says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.
    It took me years to figure out that one..I love it now I have!! It is freeing!
    Thank you for your sweet comment hon!! Hugs, Sarah

  12. Sheila says:

    As Giulietta wishes for her self, so I wish for her as well.

    Nice and generous of you to make YOUR wish of benefit to everyone else…

  13. lilas says:

    i like what you wrote

  14. Bev Baird says:

    As Giulietta wishes for herself, so I wish for her also.

    A very powerful wish – may it be fulfilled – for everyone!

  15. I just found your blog via Skirt via Twitter and wow! I loved your essay and the messages you share on your blog. My story is similar… quitting my career and learning so many life lessons in the process. Despite the different paths we take as women, I’m always amazed when our journeys seem to reveal many of the same universal truths. So happy to have found you out in cyber world!

    • Hi Angie,

      Glad to hear you liked the essay and blog posts. Nothing like feedback to make a writer’s day! I look forward to reading your blog also. The more writers I know anywhere, the better. We all learn from each other. Thx for stopping by, Giulietta