Hi Friends!
This morning, instead of just sleepily heading into work – I decided to take a moment to reflect, and do things a little differently. On my drive in, I was starting to feel that regular “dread” of going into the office. This made me realize that I am letting that feeling STEAL my joy! So instead of heading right into work, I stopped by a park and enjoyed a little morning sunshine on my face.
I decided to pull out my phone and capture the moment in a Mini Vlog. Just to give you a little background – I started a “Mini-Vlog” series recently and got a great response from it. The point of these shorter vlog’s (probably around 2-4 minutes) is to share a small dose of inspiration, ask a thought provoking question, or reflect on an experience – that maybe doesn’t warrant an entire long form blog/vlog.
I was feeling so peaceful and inspired this morning after spending a little time in the park, that I know I will carry this energy with me the rest of the day. Even if I start to feel stress creeping back in, or start to feel a little short of breath – I will remember the energy I felt this morning and stop to breath.
The funny thing is, I just feel like the energy of this message is following me around today. After filming this vlog, I got talking with a friend at work about this topic. She was complaining about how toxic one of her co-workers is and how that person always puts others down to feel better about herself. My friend and I had a great discussion about how she was letting that co-worker steal her joy and her power.
I would challenge each of you to think about what areas in your life steal your joy. It could just be getting caught in the rat-race of life and forgetting to stop, breath and feel grateful.
I hope you found a little dose of inspiration from this mini vlog and are able to find a little space to ground and set intention for your day. What do you do when you start to feel like something is stealing your joy? For me, I breathe deeply and SMILE. There is something about physically smiling that actually improves my mood and reminds me of what is important.
I hope you all have a wonderful, grounded, joyful and light-filled day!
Xo, Lea
Gear That I Used in this Vlog
Yesterday, I did a video showing all of the gear I used to make videos while traveling in Vegas and I had a great response from that! I thought it might be fun to start including a list of what gear I use in each vlog – just to add another layer of transparency and value to the post. I sometimes use a little different gear in each video, depending on the location and topic. Today’s setup was a little more minimal because it was filmed on the go. If you ever have questions about the gear I use or how I use it – please don’t hesitate to ask!
Microphone – Apogee Professional Microphone for Iphone/Ipad/Mac
Camera – Iphone X
Tripod – Joby Gorrillapod for SmartPhones
Lighting – Qiaya Selfie Ring Light
Video Editor – Imovie
Thumbnail Photo Editor – Snapseed
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One needs a real will to do this
He should know that life will not be easy
Thank you for your words
the gear i use
I love this. I hope to be able to acquire such gears someday.
what do you want to record?
A whole lot of things. Ranging from the places I visit to virtually anything. Is there any video editing app for android phones?
Meanwhile, I'm getting lots of helpful tips on video making from @coruscate.
This is AWESOME!! I ask you about your gear and you respond within an hour with a GIF! Haha you rock.
good to see you can create momentum with gif. only used memefunction of imgflip before. Glad you like it! keep it up and steem on!
Love this @coruscate! I always set aside time in the morning to center myself, meditate, and be in nature exactly for this purpose. However today I couldn't honor that time. So this is exactly what I needed today, perfect reminder to be grateful. Much love
I know I’m a day late in responding, but I am thrilled to hear that this article resonated with you yesterday. ♥️
Awesome that you start the morning with a little meditation. I really need to get back into that habit!
It's a life changer, I really love to be centered when I meet and talk to people so I give them my full attention. Plus go through the day with gratitude.
Grateful for you!
Working for myself for 20+ years I can assure you it is much more of a rat race than working for an employer. It takes way more energy to make something happen on your own than it does to show up on time. LOL! Don't get me wrong. I wouldn't have it any other way. So wished i could have come to Vegas but I only found out about it on too short of notice. So maybe next time! Until then, I enjoy my Steem at lunch most days! Peace!
So awesome that you have been self-employed for over 2 decades. It would have been awesome to meet you in Vegas!! I believe next year they are planning on hosting the event the second week of April in Austin, TX. 😊
Im penciling it in now! Havent been to Austin in some time!
Yay!! It will be so amazing next year!! Steemit Inc. is now based out of Austin and so I think they are already working with Ned and the dev crew for Steemit to get involved. It will be interesting to see what happens! 😊
Oh! cool! I didnt know that. All the more reason to go! Thanks!
You're such an inspiration! <3
Aww thanks my dear!! ♥️
Thank YOU!!! ❤️
We need to ignore people with bad negative energy and not give them the chance to ruin our day. Happiness is like a rare diamond now a days due to our stressful daily life. We need to control our mind and think positive. Thats the only way to joy and success :)
Well said @hanen!! ♥️
It may not be easy at first, but the more we practice letting go of the stress - the more natural it becomes. I’m definitely still working on that on my end! 😉
Lovely article. Really lets one think about all the reasons there are to smile more. Shrugging off all the negative that makes the day seem heavy should be a great deal easier.
Exactly! Reading your comment actually reminded me to smile and shrug off a bit of stress I was feeling just now. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!
Hi Coruscate , sorry to break in like this, but I have invited you to a Steemit music project I initiated , I hope you will join :) You can see my post at my blog, won't spam it here :) Have a great day !!
Thanks for letting me know!! Sorry I’m a bit late to respond. I’ll go check that out after work today. 😊
No problem :) Thank you !!
Amazing 'mini-vlog'...Its really nice that you start your day on the bright side. Thanks for the video, it has inspired me greatly
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I’m really glad to hear that this little blog inspired you. 😊
Stunning 'small scale vlog'...Its extremely pleasant that you begin your day on the splendid side. A debt of gratitude is in order for the video, it has enlivened me significantly
Wow, thank you so much for the positive feedback! It makes me smile to hear that this vlog had such an impact on you.
Have a lovely day!
Thanks for the heads up on the chaos out there. I will send My kid to school with a bulletproof vest today.
You are beautiful greating from Poland :)
Nice to meet you! Thank you for checking out my vlog. 😊
hi good morning.
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Oh how that morning sunshine and a glance at natures green beauty can make someone feel alive again. I feel like I can build Rome in a day!
Ahh so true!! Thanks for the thoughtful response! 😊
If they steal my wallet
they automatically steal my joy.
It is life
Hahah that’s a fair point!
hi good day
Very good inspiration @coruscate
I live for the moment,
when sad things come my way,
I just tell them to go away.
Life is but a fleeting dream,
let no one turn it into a nightmare.
Lol, you’re always an inspiration
You have an option to recover your joy when you feel that someone tries to steal it, breathing a few moments is an option that always helps you in every situation, even helps you to think a little better things, lately the situation of my country, steal my joy, for this I always look for a joy and is in reading many daily blog what gives me a little joy and allows me to see things from a different perspective. This practice is not always easy, many times the annoyance can involve us and make us leave our box, to reach a point of self-control is necessary to breathe (I sometimes count up to 10) to fill up with oxygen you give your mind a chance to divert the bad energies and get the good ones, there are situations where good music is also helpful, thank you for sharing this information with us ;)
Te felicito, por sentirte alegre y relajada. Buen Post.