The Awesome Gnome Letter

I’m sitting here twirling my hair in my hands as I write this. It’s not growing as fast I’d want. I want the long flowing locks of hair going down to my butt, being able to have a ponytail or drape it over my shoulders. Growth takes time, even with a supplement like Biotin.

What areas in our lives do we need to sit and wait for growth? I want to see my podcasts, YouTube channel and Twitch streams grow further. I see others’ hair, Twitch streams, etc and I muse “One day I want to resemble that!”

My bestie Amanda helped me to see that I need to rest in the now. Enjoying what I have. Pursuing happiness in growth means I forgo the happiness of the journey. My hair is down to my shoulders, my stream isn’t at “partner status”, but I ALREADY enjoy what I have. I need to wait. Keep loving my hair, keep loving my stream, YouTube channel and podcasts. The same I know is true of stuff in your life right now.

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I was playing a horror game recently where you get chased by a monster and—YOU NEED TO RUN WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT! Looking back can slow you down. It can cause you to get even more terrified. It might even allow the monster a chance to kill you. Keep going forward until you reach your goal.

In life, it can be important to revisit our past, but it can also cause us to not go forward. Looking back at past relationships that are no longer in our life. Looking back at our past mistakes. Even being stuck in something because it is tradition.

This week I’d like to encourage us to move forward. Don’t look back, unless it’s necessary. I’m fighting my urges to look back at things right now. But let’s press on towards the door that will move us to our goal!

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Some weeks it feels like we are living in The Ughs of Life. Sometimes life and its burdens just create a feeling of Meh to do anything. I’m sitting here working on a newsletter I should’ve finished MUCH earlier in the day.

Remember that it’s OK to be living in The Ughs of Life. Events going on in our world, situations in our personal lives and even just the day-to-day can wear us down. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you are struggling. I’m struggling along with you. It’s OK to NOT be OK!

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Halloween is starting soon. You might be reading scary stories, watching scary movies, or playing scary games. I am playing a bunch of scary games this year for Halloween. One of the scariest things though in life is what scares us that isn’t from a book, movie or a game.

What scares you right now in your life? Is it a rational fear or something you should be planning on? I had to make changes to my schedule to allow for some balance. It was something that scared people I know who brought it to my attention. We need to sometimes face those fears—so they don’t jump out at us in the middle of the night.

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I don’t like change—I prefer bills or credit cards. Though, I dislike change. I like things the way they are. With no disturbance to the existing state of affairs. The last year though I’ve been making many changes. Some of these changes include realizing I’m non-binary and not male. Deciding to step back from some podcasts. Starting back up on my college courses. Changing up my streaming schedule. Most recently I changed FrazlCast to now being every other week. These changes come with consequences. Having to put boundaries on things that mean a lot to me. Not being able to “do it all!”

Change is an inevitable part of life. We can stay with what we know, but in reality it is important to make changes. If we don’t make changes when it’s necessary, we may burn out and not be at our top quality for what we do. When I come back after my scheduled off-days, I’m much more on my game. What changes do you need to make in your life? It won’t be easy, but it’ll be good.

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I have had to set some boundaries recently. Some of these are due to external factors, like family and such. This has meant I now have two nights a week I take off from streaming. I streamed for the first time last night after also taking Friday off this week to hang out with my niece and nephew. It’s tough to make these changes, as I love to stream, but I know it’ll be good for my sanity and it’ll make my family happier. Plus, I’m starting back up at college to work on finishing my degree!

What is your life looking like right now? Are there boundaries you need to set for yourself? It will upset what you’ve been doing, but it might be a good thing to consider building some new boundaries. We don’t want to burn out. LET THE FIRE BURN FOREVER—with Wednesdays and Saturdays off, though…

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I’m currently sipping some pumpkin spice coffee. This prior statement will either excite or revolt you. There is a season to pumpkin spice, and we are in that season. The same way that life brings seasons. Each season of life brings change that can be both exciting and painful.

Whatever season you are in right now, know that it won’t last forever. There will be a day you put away that pumpkin spice—as then peppermint coffee is here! No season lasts forever—thank god! So embrace the season you are in and smell that sweet, sweet pumpkin spice.

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Each day tempts us to think of the future, of what is to come next. Hopes and dreams of what will eventually be for our projects or ideas. One trap I find myself falling into is not living in the now. The now isn’t always perfect, in fact it can be shit sometimes. Geek Herring has a channel on their Discord called Everyday Gratitude. This channel has helped me to appreciate the now so much more.

This week, are you living in the future? Chasing something that will eventually come? I know Ali always says look up, but Frazley says look down and appreciate that flower that is sprouting right next to you on the cracked sidewalk. There’s joy to be had now.

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Life is way too short to not be able to dress how you like. You may have noticed my recent wardrobe changes. I’m finally embracing what feels good to me. The act of feeling pretty is giving me a confidence I haven’t known before. I feel at home finally.

What in your life makes you feel at home? Are you acting or dressing in a certain way that is contrary to how you feel? This week let’s evaluate ourselves and do an introspection. You may just find by a change of behavior or wardrobe that you unlock a hidden confidence in yourself.

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I was lying awake a few nights ago with an irrational fear. I kept trying to move it out of my head—but it kept nagging at me. The fear had no basis at all, but my mind just couldn’t keep it away. Finally, I thankfully fell asleep. The next morning I realized how ridiculous the fears were that gripped me and kept me from falling asleep.

I don’t know what fears are running through your head right now. Whatever fear it is, I am going to bet it’s irrational. There’s nothing I can say to stop it, other than to say you are loved, you are valid and you matter! Sending my love to you today and every day!

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