PARTING THOUGHTS
journey to the brighter side of life ARTICLE KIM PAGANO
LADIES THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE IS NOT JUST A WALK OR A JOG, IT’S A JOURNEY. As women it seems we are all taking care of everyone else, at least the women in my tribe. How many of you actually take care of yourself? I know you brush your teeth, and maybe get your hair and nails done, but I’m talking about emotional care. Where do you place yourself on your list? Great question, right? There is so much talk about self-care and filling our own cup and really discovering your soul.
Real QueensFix Each Other's Crowns
I am practicing and constantly learning. I believe situations and other people teach us what we need to know
What do you do that you’re passionate about—relation-
about ourselves. Are you on a search also? When I wake
ships, work, hobbies, family, school? Please dig deep into
up, I truly am excited to wake up to another new day with
this one, as I truly believe we all have a purpose and a gift.
unlimited opportunities. When I get out of bed, what hap-
I really would be sad if you are missing out on sharing your
pens from that point on, is another thing, because we can
gifts or mostly enjoying them.
and I have had my day hijacked—has that ever happened to
Do you have other women you call your tribe, friends that
you? Life happens to us, and we can’t really control the day
hopefully you look up to? To me, those are the women in our
to day actions of our surroundings and others. What we can
lives that care and have your best interest at heart; we share
control is how we run and live our lives and how we deal
admiration and respect for each other. These are women from
with the consequences. Are you a reactor, or do you think
whom you can learn their golden nuggets, because they are
through and make conscious decisions?
sharing them with you, without feeling threatened. We should
I have learned that I sometimes forget to remember my
be picking up from others, as we all have gifts to share.
boundaries. I’m so fast to say “Yes, I will take care of it” or I
If you haven't already, please find your tribe—it can be many
feel obligated. I’m not talking about emergencies—that takes
outlets. I hope this has given you a new direction to live on the
a whole different set of rules. We just have to remember that
brighter side of life. When you get out of bed, choose to do what
we don’t always have to jump in and be a part of everything.
makes you truly happy. Love more, but mostly love yourself. This
We need to have an emotional compass or navigator that we
is your life, choose the path that puts you on the top of your list.
plan to have our best day with setting goals and intentions with some wiggle room. I do that because there are always
58
surprises that come up, and I love spontaneity; it’s very com-
Kim Pagano is brought to you by the
mon for me to throw some last minute surprises in my day. I
award-winning talk radio station AM
call it not leaving any life on the table.
1590 KVTA. She brings you the Brighter
Every day should be a good day. If that’s not happening,
Side of the 805, Saturdays from 7 to 8
change the way you see your picture. Ask yourself, What
a.m., reminding us how important it is
makes you happy? I think this is sometimes a hard question to
to "Look Good, Feel Good, Do Good."
answer, because life and situations change. Some of us are just
Subscribe to her podcast: ITunes/The
surviving and maybe feel numb—wouldn't it be great to thrive?
Kim Pagano Show.
Conejo Valley Lifestyle | May 2019