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Authentic & Passionate Living

by Carrie Suwal

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Not For Children - There is some explicit language in this recording. This is a spoken word reflection, where Carrie shares invigorating, inspiring, and emotionally evoking advice on how to live as your most authentic and passionate self. Carrie invites us to show gratitude for the beauty that surrounds us, as well as how to step into the world in a beautifully meaningful way.

AuthenticityPassionLivingInspirationAdviceGratitudeBeautySelf ExpressionMindfulnessSelf JudgmentNatureInner PeaceSelf AcceptanceCreativityLiving In The MomentOvercoming Self JudgmentConnection With NatureEmotionsSpoken Words

Transcript

Life is beautiful,

Really beautiful.

You can't see it all the time or feel it,

But it's always there.

It's always beautiful.

And you get to be a part of that beauty.

You get to dance and sing or cry or just throw your hands in the air in frustration.

You get to leave your mark.

It can feel so easy to just sit back and watch,

To disconnect and find comfort and complacency.

Why are you here?

Why are you here?

To be an ornament on the shelf or to show up,

To do,

To be,

To speak,

To laugh and play,

To express you,

To express you,

Whatever that is in each moment,

Not to try and define it,

But just to be it.

Get out of the head.

Get into your body and do.

Look out your window at that beautiful sky,

Admiring it.

Get outside.

Be in it.

You are it.

Everything around you,

You get to be a part of.

You don't need permission.

Just step into the world,

Bringing all that you are in that moment into the world.

Trust me when I say you are adding to the beauty.

It is impossible for you to take it away because everything is beautiful.

Everything is an expression of life.

Even sitting back and watching,

That's an expression of life and that's okay,

But it's not very fun.

It doesn't quite often allow your heart to sing and to express the love or the fear.

You are allowed.

You are allowed to show up.

You are allowed to sing,

To dance,

To express,

To create,

Whatever you wish to create.

No one is judging you except for you.

No one is standing in your way except for you.

If you fear judgment of others,

They are only expressing a judgment of themselves,

An unacceptance that they hold and that's not your concern.

Your concern is to let go of your own judgment,

To accept,

To honor the miracle of life,

The miracle that you are.

And when you step into life,

These two miracles collide as they were always meant to work in synchronicity together,

An explosion of stardust is created.

You get to experience what you were born to experience.

All of the beauty in the world,

All of it,

To feel it in your bones unshakably,

Not think it,

Feel it.

It moves you,

It can't be controlled or forced.

It just is to drop the storylines that are holding you back,

Take nothing for granted.

Each moment passes away as soon as it arises.

If you have a feeling,

If you have a pull of something you desire to do,

To create,

To see,

To be,

Don't hold back,

You're only suppressing your truth.

Your truth is your authenticity,

You get to show up,

You get to show up as you are.

Fuck the stereotypes of who you should be,

You just are who you are.

Your body wants to express itself in a certain way,

Your soul,

Your spirit,

It wants to come free.

It wants to move through your being,

How you walk,

How you make connections with people.

Don't hold that back,

That's your beauty,

That's your light,

That's your truth.

Be that truth fearlessly as a peaceful warrior fighting in each moment to grasp each drip of life,

To absorb it into your being,

To let it nourish you and fill you.

You are living and you are alive,

You are breathing,

That is a gift,

You are a gift.

Enjoy this gift,

Utilize it,

Play,

Laugh,

Feel,

Create,

Procrastinate,

Whatever you're called to do and be in the strongest way,

Do and be that.

Especially when it makes your heart sing,

It makes your heart flutter,

Brings that inner smile up to the surface.

Enjoy,

Be excited,

This is a special time for you as you give yourself permission to live fully,

No holding back,

Enjoy life.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Carrie SuwalCanmore, AB, Canada

4.7 (916)

Recent Reviews

Pete

September 29, 2025

This was wonderful and was exactly what i needed to start my day. I need that push to play more and show up authentically. Thank you!

Sylvie

May 6, 2025

Everyone should hear this! Children have already heard the word β€œfuck” before - this talk can have a positive effect on all who listen! Namaste.

Mim

March 6, 2023

Beautiful words to live by and be reminded of. Thank you Carrie βœ¨πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’œ

Jean

January 11, 2023

Very moving. Carrie has a gift of connecting. Thank YouπŸ₯°

Emily

December 9, 2022

Always makes my heart smile. Such beautiful words/voice and a wonderfully inspiring reminder ❀

Julia

December 5, 2022

I enjoyed this so very much. I was smiling so big by the end. Thank you!

Kevan

July 22, 2022

Exactly what I needed, here and now … inspirational, thank you, Carrie πŸ™πŸ»

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July 10, 2022

I so needed to hear this today!! Thank you!! πŸ™πŸΌπŸ’žπŸ’₯

Ella

November 2, 2021

Amazing πŸ’– I will definitely return to this. Your meditations always really resonate with me and this talk was so encouraging and inspiring, I really needed it as I go through a huge transitional period. Thank you for sharing x

cc

November 1, 2021

Just what I needed a great short meditation for the train.

Angela

August 12, 2021

A beautiful connection to everyone with whom we connect with on a daily basi

Lisa

July 21, 2021

Your words helped lift my spirits and gave me a more positive outlook on my day. Thank you so much. πŸ™πŸ’–

Yvonne

July 20, 2021

thank you for those inspiring words! Felt the powerful vibes. Sending gratitude and blessings πŸ™πŸ™

Jason

June 6, 2021

Thank you so much Carrie πŸ™That was beautiful 🀩 Namaste πŸ™πŸ’™

Will

December 22, 2020

Evokes the spirit of fire πŸ”₯

Ste

November 13, 2020

Thank you for this, Carrie. I loved it! 😊

Mariam

November 2, 2020

Carrie, you truly are an amazing soul Namaste

Carly

October 22, 2020

Amazing! The perfect boost.

Joanna

October 11, 2020

From someone who has resigned myself to enjoy watching from afar, too scared to stand out or make the wrong move, I’ve found your talk very heartwarming and inspirational. I will include it in my mornings going forward... maybe it will awaken something in me. Namaste my dear. πŸ™πŸ»

Mae

October 4, 2020

Great inspiring words and great soothing voice.

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