#frommysoulmates

[noelismakes]

snap no. 19 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Discipline: Can't say I've had much of this, even when given to us we don't always take it. Discipline is a bit like meditation, its necessary though not always understood. Takes practice but its what makes the difference between just wanting to do something and getting it done. This lesson has come hard, as a failed practice by my very own 'teachers' and as cruel answer to the 'why not' of other goals. The universe is wiser than us and eventually life brings us the opportunity to get disciplined. Some small motivation becomes the catalyst. Its the understanding that we must do what we have to, learn to have right mind as we do what has to be done. That is the discipline which will help us do what we want to. - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 18 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Gracias: Today seems more about shopping, eating and awkward conversation. Despite my own believes over today; that giving thanks is for everyday, giving back is what makes you happy... I still remember the many who wish they had one love one with whom to argue with, a plate of food, someone to thank, someone to thank them. Today I am thankful we have the freedom to fight for our rights, the ability to do good, that I got time on this beautiful planet, with my lovely soulmates, my family and friends. The animals the universe has given me the privilege to care for. I pray we all, all become more conscious and aware of ourselves, of that self in others. That love that loves you loves me, loves us all. That's the love that builts peace, belief, compassion, right action, wisdom, intuition, hope - hope even in the mist of all the shit we cannot change, do good whether time's end is far or near. Give love and all else will follow. - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 17 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Make ART: Sometimes when you write, draw, paint; make... Most times you're just making, creating a habit, exploring, asking questions and recording that which fills you up. You know enough to just trust the process, to refocus your intention. And then you get lucky - and you answer yourself. And it looks like life, sounds like truth, reads like our reflections. Just fucking make, always. For the sake of it, make until... I'm just a mere mortal here, it really scares me to call myself an artist, even more when others do it. I'm not one of the greats, I must take this road until I find my art. - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 16 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Know Thy Self: Not what you will do but what must you do, what can you not do. You must know it. Not what would work for me, what would make a person happy but what would make you happy. Everything from how you love, who you love, what you should do, what can and should you change, how to be what you need; lies in knowing your self. Truly, with transparency and honesty to understand, examine and know yourself. You are ever changing and becoming and thus the work never ends. All you want and wait for: Purpose, will, inspiration, love, wisdom, intuition... All follows after you just know yourself. Before you save anyones life you must mend yours. The unknown forces of the universe are written withing your soul, 'Know thy self, nothing in excess'. - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 15 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Tackle the Bear: This is my sister's way of telling me to face my fears. She says this to me when I'm buried in not knowing what my purpose is. Having a hard time hearing my inner voice... She says Noelis you have to tackle the bear. Sure bears are scary but still beautiful. What's the worst that can happen, you lose an arm or something. But really fear is our greatest obstacle, put there by ourselves. Being afraid to fail, being afraid to try and to even succeed. Understanding your fear is understanding yourself, your wants vs need, your abilities and limitations. Accept the chaos and the reasons you fear and let you. Facing that bear will be the catalyst to facing and tackling so many more. Freedom is not in being fearless but transforming fear into will powder. 🐻+💥 - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 14 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - Let love, love through you: Ever question if it's better to love or be loved, like love is some action, simply a state of mind created to make us buy more candy on February 14th... Sometimes, bit mostly LOVE is energy and it happens without your doing. Loving is your only doing, then Love only loves through us. We are the instruments and love the music. It inspires therefore you are. ❤ - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 13 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - IF you must, be the Fool: Don't be naive; the only thing that matters in life is love, the only. Love makes disease less painful, makes poverty richer, makes happiness, makes peace. Every person must make a choice in life and love (for before doers we are decideres)... The choice to be the one who fools or the one who's fooled. And if you must, willingly play the fool. It's not easy because the right thing is never easy to do, because it's selfless and selfish all at once, takes lifetimes for the soul to perfect. It's not about letting others destroy you, it's about protecting yourself from harm but also from causing it to others. Not easy, yet simple: The egg or the stone, the oppressed or the oppressor, honesty or lies, peace or hate, I rather be the fool, if I must. - n.

[noelismakes]

snap no. 12 of things i have learned #frommysoulmates - To be Happy, make happy: Sounds cliche, there's a song written about it and it might make us cynical about life but, we all want to be happy. And to be happy we only need to make others happy. Giving happiness, giving peace, giving love, unconditionally. Give and someone will give to you, then you'll be happy too. - n.