I Lived FEARLESSLY

by Stacey on May 8, 2012 · 12 comments


photo credit: melissa haak

I did it.

Listen To Your Mother

Last Sunday I walked on stage in front of a sold out Chicago theater and lived FEARLESSLY.

I shared my story. I said every word with passion and vigor. I was confident, positive, passionate and strong.

The truth is…

I didn’t want to get off that stage.

I wanted to…

  • Take my applause and then have a thriving conversation with the audience.
  • Thank everyone for attending.
  • Shout “Happy Mother’s Day Mom ~ I Love You” to my mom.
  • Tell everyone sitting in that audience how freaking amazing it felt to be on stage.
  • Give the audience an opportunity to stand behind the podium and share their truth.

I wanted there to be a next time.

In my piece, I talked about how I used to be carefree, how I used to live FEARLESSLY, and then…I become a mother. I continue on to share that once I became a mom, I just wanted to live in a bubble.

But you know what, sitting here trying to write this recap post, I’m finally seeing how fearless I still really am.

  • I exposed my anxiety. Fearlessly.
  • I auditioned for Listen To Your Mother. Fearlessly.
  • I moved out of my comfort zone and made lasting connections with the cast. Fearlessly.
  • I walked on that stage and never wanted to leave. Fearlessly.

Now I can say I have Motherhood Induced Anxiety and LIVE FEARLESSLY all at the same time.

Now I now…anything is possible.

Listen To Your Mother
 
 

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Mother’s Day Self-Care Giveaway

by Stacey on May 7, 2012 · 3 comments

 Self-care is not self-indulgence, it’s your birthright!

Mother's Guide to Self RenewalEvery mom deserves daily nourishment and nurturing, so in honor of Mother’s Day, my inspiring friend Renee Trudeau and I are giving away the book The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life. This book has fundamentally changed the way I live as both a woman and a mom.

How to Enter:

Write your favorite self-care activity in the comment section below.

The Prize!

A Self-Care Package filled with…

Also Enter the Year-of-Self-Care Retreat Package Giveaway

self care

This Mother’s Day you can also win a Yummy Mummy Year-of-Self-Care Retreat Package and enjoy nurturing, relaxation, nourishment, empowering coaching and inspiration for an entire year! The Year-of-Self-Care Retreat Giveaway includes:

Total value: $2700

How to win? From May 6th-12th, “Like” the Live Inside Out Facebook page and answer the question “What does self-care mean to you?” here.

 

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