What’s the name of that lip gloss?

I was talking to my friend in NY earlier this week who had a dream about walking through the makeup section of a department store. Her face was pale and she needed some color. A really friendly-looking sales associate approached her, holding a tube of sparkling red lip gloss and said “this will be perfect on you.”

My friend tried it on, the color returned to her face and she felt lighter, almost bouncy. “What’s the name of that gloss so I can buy one?” she asked. “It’s called ‘Let Go of Should.’” My friend told me that she will never forget the name of that lip gloss from her dream.

I wish my dreams were that heavy and important – this is a real story that my friend Eileen told me on Monday!

The point of the story is that most of us are pulled in so many different directions because we care about so many things and people so deeply. Even though we hear messages to take care of ourselves, put ourselves first, etc. etc., it is tough!

My wish for you today: No more “shoulds!” Allow yourself to accept yourself, just the way you are.

And my organizing tip for today: Take one room; pick up everything off the floor. Then go back to enjoying your life – it’s summer.