Tag: Sleeping Beauty

“ Wake up Sleeping Beauties!”

I do know I referenced that phrase spoken (or maybe kinda yelled) from Warrior, but it resonated with me. I don’t believe he was saying that down below in that photo but it was yet another inspiring shot of him in his barn gym back at Casa de Warrior in New Mexico. Also, Sleeping Beauty, (a.k.a. Princess👸 Aurora) was always my favorite and she’s the same age as Warrior was which is * NOT* my reason, ha ha. I did mention that in a post years ago. We need to wake up and KNOW~ just know we do make a difference. We have to and NEED to believe that. This bears repeating and I don’t want to sound redundant, but it totally fits with what I am sharing today.

*** Extremely personal post***

Earlier this month, the world lost a beautiful young woman who was best friends with my niece. She was only 20, almost 21. The same age as my son as well. Her celebration of life is this weekend and I’m certain that will be an extraordinary event. I never met her but everyone and I mean everyone who had known her has the most kindest things to say in her memory. It just so happens she shared the same name as our cat~~~ Hannah. I always loved that name as it was one I considered for my daughter. Who would’ve thought years later, it would resurface for one of our pets. My Mama brain remembered. Hannah means “ GRACE” and this girl exuded just that. She fought a hard battle with a rare form of cancer and is survived by an older brother. Her parents had already lost twin boys at a few months old prematurely years prior, so she was their girl of saving grace… 🤍

I cannot imagine losing 3 children but I do believe in a higher purpose~~~ despite such tremendous loss. That remarkable young lady came here to help her parents get stronger, to be a light of goodness, and to make a difference in many ways. She reminds me so much of a friend of mine who passed almost 2 years ago now. She was the same age as my sister and left behind her husband and 3 kids…. Their son is the same age yet again as mine and they went thru school together… Everyone who knew my friend adored her smile and contagious laughter. These people are Earth angels spreading positivity to all in lieu of what is going on around them. I have sent my niece comforting words as I hope they resonated with her. ❤️‍🩹She’s struggling without her bestie of these past 9 years, but Hannah made her stronger too~~~she just didn’t know it back then.

I’m not writing all this to make you readers sad or even angry about lives cut short in a way. I’m writing because I need my title’s reminder too. I try to be positive but those two beauties just glowed in ways I can only envy. They made a difference with their outgoing styles, but we all can and do even though we might not be like they were. None of us are Little Miss or Mr. ☀️ Sunshine all the time, we can’t be~~~ but some rise above the yuck just by their very presence. It’s something we should all attain to.

Warrior spoke often about us all having genius inside, how our life matters, not to waste our time, and so much more but many of us don’t have that platform of celebrity like he did. We do, however, have much today than we ever have with social media and ways of communicating if we wish. Even if you’re not a media person, please always believe in your goodness. We may falter and aren’t perfect, but we can’t give up and think it’s all for nothing. You and I and everyone makes a difference so we need to count the small ways. If it’s someone you disagree with, they (even with your eye rolling, 🙄) make a difference too.

Often times I wonder if I’m doing enough or saying enough, but then there are times when I think~~~ that’s it for today. We might not do big, extravagant actions for the whole world to notice but someone, somewhere is very appreciative for your existence~~~ believe me. I might not hear from readers of this blog very often or even other media responses but I know there are those who read or I wouldn’t be doing this at all as I thank those who do… We also don’t have to share much with others, but the universe is a co-creator with you on your life to make a difference. It’s your hobbies, your livelihood, your passions, how you treat people, and everything about you that matters. We just have to trust the process, do what we can, and let the rest go.

I’m not asking you all to live in fear because of a possible shorter lifespan, not at all. I’m also not bringing in guilt over mortality as that is not my place nor is it anyone’s. Everyone of us has a unique purpose and mission. We may not fully know exactly what ours is or even understand others, but it exists as you just have to find it inside. Speak positively to yourself always as Warrior preached to us all. That makes a difference too as it doesn’t have to be actions but words spoken get heard. They might not be by another if they choose to not listen but your soul responds to what you are sending out. You can look up perspectives, but they don’t need to be obligatory. None of us does life in the exact same way and we shouldn’t have to. Sure, we have our ego that gets in the way sometimes, but you can override that by getting over fear and into love. It all starts with you warriors. Some have that natural ability to do that like those ladies I mentioned, but we all can~~~just in our own ways.

My friend and my niece’s were amazing and always there to lend a hand, smile, or bring joy that will never be replaced. Their journeys were short here but we need to learn from how they lived~~~ which was with passionate hearts. I’m humbled by their time here and yet need to believe I make a difference by just being me. That is enough on some days or any day really. Warrior wanted and still wants this message known too. See the good in others and be the good in this world. Those 3 made a difference~~~ go make yours. I do ***HOPE *** Hannah sends my niece a spiritual sign of some kind soon if she can. It’s the best feeling… 🥹🙏🏻

P.S. To all those recently affected by loss, I send you healing grace. My niece’s middle name is also Grace…

P.P.S. On a lighter note, maybe I’ll watch my copy of “ Sleeping Beauty.” 😴👑 💗