I love diving into the truth within this statement.
Aren't we all living 'possibilities' daily in our lives? Aren't we all striving to embrace our wholeness? I do believe we all have some brokenness in our lives. There is no way to walk the journey without this experience for it is human nature. Perfection does not exist. But there are times in my life and brokenness, where it felt too dark and deep to heal. If I live in that thinking, I will not arrive at any point that is healthy. Though if I approach wholeness and healing with an idea of possibility, imagine what the journey could look like. There is a powerful light and in turn hope that follows. How can you approach changing how you view your wounds? How can you begin to rebuild wholeness?
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As I am.
This is a motto for life, for my work and for every person. I am beautiful as I am. I am strong as I am. I am going to thrive as I am. When did we begin to trust more in what the world puts out there, than deep within ourselves who we are today in this moment? These bodies are our gift to us from the day we are born. The scars and gorgeous marks tell the stories we lived to the fullest like no other! We were not born to stay the way we were from day one; we are meant to live deep, strong, and vibrant lives! The stories our bodies tell carry limitless wisdom and journey! Today, I want you to choose what you would call a 'flaw' on your body and celebrate it! Write or talk about the story behind the beauty here or with someone else. I challenge you to own not dwell in it as if it is a problem. You are amazing today, as you are! (If you want to take this a step further join us on our April 'Call of the Dark Moon' Women's Beach Retreat! We are going to go deep in the beautiful exploration and conversation of aging, changing over into new beauty within and celebrating the journey we are walking forward!) I can feel everyone's head nodding as they read this post. Why is it we immediately turn emotions onto ourselves that do not belong to us? Is it easier? Is it safer? My guess is that it is the least confrontational. Therefore, we are wounding ourselves to avoid conflict and more pain. I understand that idea, but it is not ok. It is healthy to have emotions and to express our feelings in positive ways. Though, when embracing anger, we are only surrounding ourselves with a negative energy that simply can only do harm. What is another way that we can walk into the situation when someone doesn't do exactly as we had hoped, planned or asked? How can we walk in a healthy response to anger that will honor our feelings and protect ourselves?
This is your morning hit to the gut. It is not meant to be cruel, but it is meant to shake up your thoughts and feelings. There isn't a person in this world that has not experienced suffering. It is a part of life. Some suffering goes much deeper than another's suffering, but the truth be told it is painful to that person no doubt. It is there to teach us, to guide us, to allow us to live deeply and fully in this world. It does not go away, not because you haven't worked through it; but because it is a part of the ever-continuing journey of life. Make friends with your suffering, step back and allow joy. The two can create a beautiful dance!
Boundaries are often mistaken or mislabeled by some as mean, aggressive, standoffish and the list goes on. Boundaries are self-care in the best form. If we don't set boundaries, then it allows anyone into our mental space. If we don't set boundaries, it is the fastest way for us to get walked over and used.
At one point in my life, I easily said yes to everyone who needed help, whether it be friends, church, work, or strangers. I wanted to be liked. I was the helper. I believed it was being a good person. When I stepped back exhausted, feeling more alone at times than connected to myself or others, I realized there was a problem. Boundaries are a healthy way to balance your life, your emotions, your energy, and your relationships. Some people feed off those they know don't have boundaries and use them until they are spent. When you set boundaries, not only are you taking care of your well-being; but you are helping others learn from your example. You can do good in the world and set boundaries. You can be a good person and live by your boundaries. |
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