Friday Thoughts

Has it been a whole 10 months already since I last blogged? I’m afraid so. Well, really, I'm not so surprised.

Life is moving at an incredible speed between work, family life, keeping up with the house, planning adventures and prioritizing my health and well being (moms, this is a must and I hope you’re doing it).

As I near my next birthday, it's that time where I get the most reflective. I don't know about you but I almost treat my birthday as the new year because, well, it is MY new year. I lean into the newness of it and the excitement of what it can bring. I journal a lot, look back for a bit, and then, look out.

As a Libra, I'm big on balance. Balance in everything. Give me harmony wherever I can get it.

It's funny, I have a graphic T that says "Mother Hustler" and a few years ago, I was all about it. I'm a hustler, I'm a mom, I'm doing it all, and now... I don't stand for that. Call me a Mother Harmonizer, a Mother Balancer, lol! Hustle culture is dead to me.

Though I work for a big organization and am part of a very fast-paced corporate environment, lately, my body is rejecting hustle culture. What are we even hustling for or toward? More money, more recognition, more likes? I'm SO OVER it. That's the opposite of me. I want to live a simple, joyous, GOOD life where everything is flowing as much as possible, where I’m truly LIVING for me.

Anyway, a balanced life is where it's at. For me, anyway. I want salads and scones. Busy weekends and weekends without a single plan. Goal setting and blank pages.

Can we have a little of both and still live a good life? I think so.

As I walk into my 38th year, I'm excited to embark on some new side missions. (I've decided to stop calling those 'side hustles' too, like I used to.) They really are my missions as TGG, as a mom, a person, a creative...

In the past, TGG's side missions have taken on many different looks: music-themed yoga series, wellness retreats, mindfulness workshops, kids yoga, deck yoga, hosting events and introducing people to other businesses I love, dance videos, content creation. My passions are all over the place, but I'm just leaning into that, because why do I need to be super niche? (I used to think I needed to, like I needed to decide one lane to live in and stay there.)

But… let’s be real — I DABBLE, GUYS!

Anywho, my newest side mission has strong TGG vibes but it's something new and different for me. It requires a lot of time, energy and focus. It wraps up everything I stand in such a special way. And I'm typing this out to you, so you hold me accountable. ;) Check in on me and ask how my mission's going. Please! I won't mind.

I often think about how I want to live a purposeful life. What’s my purpose? Why am I here and what the hell am I even doing?

I think I’ve got it, or at least, I’m close. My purpose is to spread joy, positivity, help others live a more aligned and fulfilled life, and inspire people to seek the good in life. Because, that’s why we’re ALL here, to live our best life and step into the best versions of ourselves everyday.

So, I’m curious. What’s your mission? Your purpose? Why are you here and what are you doing?

I love you, guys. You inspire me on the daily.

Make it a beautiful day and a beautiful life.

~Ari