So…. I joined the group of tattooed people today. 

  
While I wanted a tattoo for a long time, I was terrified; my body would never be the same. It would never be “pure” again, as I liked to joke with my friends. 

Then my beautiful friend Barbara reminded me how my body changes daily and I realized— isn’t that what I expect? What I hope for? That my body continues to change, strengthen, and grow. 

This settled my soul enough to get dressed and grab my keys. On my way out, I decided to take a piece of paper from my meditation jar (this is a mason jar I made with about 100 phrases or words to meditate on for each day). My roommate rolled her eyes, knowing I was hoping it would be  a sign to go through with it. So I made a face and unfolded the paper:

  
I was ecstatic. I wrote this phrase down with the Four Agreements in mind (Be Impeccable with Your Word). I definitely read it with a different understanding today! I chose to get the word “equanimity” which means “mental composure, coolness, and evenness of temperature, especially in a difficult situation”. This has been my favorite word for a while as it challenges me to stay focused on the goal of staying preset and learning to love better. 

That word is pure magic to me. 

Namaste, friends.