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happiness is a rockstar

hello little lonely blog…
hello any lovely readers that are still
stopping by to say hi.
hello!
i have missed you.

some of you may have noticed that things
are a bit, ah, different around here.
yes there have been some big changes
going on, and i have not been sure where to put
what and how to even begin to explain this shift.

it is a tricky thing in the blogworld if you started out
simply writing, and then grew a business from there.
those who invest in your products and classes invest
because they like you, it is personal.

and blogs are personal, how could they not be?
i have undershared and overshared and its all me
and true to what i was feeling in the moment i wrote it.

3 years later i don’t really know what exactly to share,
or what my theme is other than:
dancing mermaid is about inspiration.

i don’t want to mix personal with professional,
it is a blurry line because i attract business
from being personal.

and now that i have a business,
i feel like i need to stop being so damn personal.

but i feel like our stories, especially the
deep life changing ones,
have power.
and power is inspiring….

so in the spirit of my only theme~
inspiration,
here is what
these past two months have consisted of:
a break-up,
an up-rooting,
a time of receiving in ways i had forgotten about.
a bouncing around like a gyspy in cowgirl boots
while teaching art camps with all my art crap and clothes
in the back of my truck.

it has also consisted of many a kind offerings:
warm beds, clean sheets (even sponge bob, oh yes)
wine flowing, tears flowing,
homemade lasagna, very loud laughter
and a comfort and love i cannot even begin to describe.

i tell you this not for sympathy but for empowerment.
because i truly feel like a warrior for the first time in
my life.

i tell you this because i have discovered that my strength
lies not in pretending everything is okay when it isn’t,
but in my vulnerability.
and in vulnerability lies truth,

and when we share our truth that power doubles,
and then we attract others who are telling their truths,
and that power triples.
and so on…

i tell you this because even though romantic love
has not worked out in the way i had hoped,
i am learning it does not need to be pushed down~
saved for some man or moment in the future.

it can be something that is expressed each day,
with handpainted love stones for friends,
with a wink to my favorite sandwich dude at the market,
with the children who continue to amaze and astonish me.

this person, this being i kept waiting
to say the right thing or put back together the broken pieces…
this person has always been me.

i have simply been waiting for myself.

as i have written before,
happiness is not passive.
and doing the right thing is not supposed
to be fun or sexy.
it is work.

i believe with all my heart
that there is magic in the work, too.
that doing the work unleashes the magic.

magic seems to be coming out of the woodwork for me
these days.
it can’t be just chance. it just can’t.

the video below is from the mini mermaids and myself.
it is my story and their story and your story too.
because stories are best when shared…
i hope it makes you smile.

love,
mccabe

Untitled from mccabe russell on Vimeo.

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it did make me smile.. thank you! i’m sure the loving and learning is mutual but those girls are blessed to have such a wonderful role model in their lives. your words are wise and powerful. take care.

when you wanna crash on the cape, let me know — i’ve been longing for cali myself — tally ho, carry on, keep the faith — xo

Love you too and I just wanna dance to the heart beat of love and sorrow and freedom and forever ride the rollercoaster of life… blessings to you

you ARE inspiring.. I loved all your words. Happiness is hard work. Anything worth doing is never easy. Keep on dancing mermaid and thanks for sharing.

magic and happiness are everywhere when your heart is open to them and when you are inspired, you are inspiring … much love beautiful you, xo

I am wiping the mermaid dust from my shoulders and the tears from my eyes … thank you for sharing, for creating, for showing us a beautiful way of being brave and most of all, for continuing to inspire by walking your path honestly, creatively and open hearted. I for one have been changed for the better since “knowing” you via the blog and the ecourses.

Funny, I have felt more creative and more alive these past few months and just the other day, a friend said I seemed lost. Hmm … I am thinking my world just hasn’t caught up to the rebirthed me … and if the old way of being was found, well then, lost is the only acceptable option now. So, here’s to feeling Lost because then we will always be open to new discoveries, new paths, and the magic that surrounds us all. XXOX

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh truth.
I’m so proud of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Let the new chapters be written.
It’s all U girl.
You’ve arrived.
Love,
Ang

Brilliant my dear. I’ve just had a male friend leave my life…and I am learning to make room in my heart for more. Thanks for the lift.
Turn to your friends, they are your training wheels before the launch. There is a strength in vulnerability.
Good thoughts sent to you my dear…and the kind of hugs that make the whole world feel right.

mccabe- dear one!! It’s been too long, I’ve been too far out of touch, but I am heartened to see you still making mermaid magic with the wee women!! So great- the video made me smile giggle and dance!! xoxo

Oh my gosh, McCabe, this is so very special. Words can’t express. I can’t stop crying – both from your pure honesty and from this amazing video – thank you for the blessing of both, my love! I hope we get to play in the grass soon! You are inspiration incarnate.
OXO
Allison

Romance never works the way we hope. Love never works the way we hope. Hope never works the way we hope. But it all works anyway, in its own way.

I am still here and you inspire me endlessly. I’m so sorry you have been through a break up… I wish I lived closer so I could give you a big hug.
Love&peace,
Rhonda

McCabe — as always you are an inspiration, in your courage, humanity and generosity.

you deserve all the magic coming your way now and forever… sending you all my love and best wishes

please keep writing here … selfishly, I want to stay close to your sharing

i love you mccabe.
and i hope you do keep sharing who you really are because you are an inspiration.

I had no idea about the breakup! It seems that we are soulmates after all – going through the same things or so it seems. Thank you for being so open and honest. In an odd way – knowing that you are going through it in your own way- gives me courage to live my truth and stay on the path… MUCHOS hugs and kisses to you!

So sorry it didn’t work out. Big hugs and thank you so much for sharing this side of your life as well.

every time you share
you spread the love.

I’ve missed you terribly ~ and I can’t see the video unfortunately. Something still going on w/my computer. I do want to thank you for always sharing from the heart…it helps so many! Wish I were closer ~ we could have a slumber party and who knows, it might last awhile. Lots of music, dancing, sharing, eating and magic.

Much love to you,

SO much of what you write about resonates w/me. I want to drink some wine with you, put on a twirly skirt & dance around on the grass & be giddy!! Oh the joy! I can feel it already. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for your kindness, inclusiveness, hospitality, inspiration and wisdom. Keep on keep on, sister friend!! Love, ~ M.

You stand strong in your vulnerability. Like Sabrina says…brave on the rocks. Beautiful dancing mermaid you are where you should be. Sharing of yourself and empowering the young girls who dance around you. What is more lovely than that? Sending you much peace and love! xo

thank you for sharing it all ..
I didn’t know .. and a wee snaily went to the address I had for you .. I hope it catches up
You are in all ways, an inspiration, dear mccabe

love you more
always here, anytime
<3

♥

Sending you LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. xo

You are loved by many. You will stand tall. Hugs.

romance truly is everywhere if we choose to look all around us. xo

The people who have become your customers because of this site knew they were getting into something wonderful because of all that you share and your natural voice. Though you bring sunshine to every child you teach, your site is not all sunshine – it it all real and it is all heart. You put your true self out there and that can only bring you the best. Even if it’s not a smooth road.
Thank you for doing that.

i wish you peace and hope that all the good things you share with the world come back to you in immeasurable amounts.

kathy

i don’t know if you will ever know the power with which this post hits my core.

but then again, maybe you do.

thank you.

i remember when i started
11photographs
and was unsure how personal to be
as id always been soo0oo o p e n
but yes – with biz its different
and theres a balance to strike

love you
xoxo

so love you.

Thank you, thank YOU ! you may not realize what you do to my soul, as you enlighten it each time I read your blog.

who sings the song?

…I am sending you love and much gratitude.
It’s partly because you’re so personal that your art has that extra added value (at least for me – I love knowing where my rocks came from, and that they came from someone inspiring, authentic and honest).
I think you may be the most quoted person in my notebook Thank you for sharing your insights xo

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