A woman’s day is filled with opportunities. We give, receive, love, hate; we choose in which direction our lives go; we seek truth or we settle for less. It’s up to us to find true joy and fulfillment.
“The future is not a result of choices among alternative paths offered by the present, but a place that is created–created first in the mind and will, created next in activity. The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating.”
This week has been one of soul-searching and self-examination…no, not the breast kind. I’ve been seeking to understand myself in a greater way- the inside person who drives the bus, so to speak. It’s not all glory and gum drops you see. It’s been a tough journey of realizing that I have a ton of work to do.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but women are shifting into higher gears and focusing more on life goals and dreams. This may be a worldwide trend amongst humans in general; however, I feel a distinct feminine energy surrounding this front of powerful changes.
The stark reality of life can sometimes bring us to the point of confusion, desperation, and even self-destruction. Not to dwell on the negative, on the contrary, I want to share about the place that is on the other side of difficulties and tragedy – the place where you can look back and see that you were strong and brave.
It dawned on me today that when we are not spiritually and emotionally sound, we can’t be our best – the women that we are meant to be. You know, like when your allergies are acting up; you don’t put your best foot forward because you’re too busy blowing your nose and trying to breathe – nothing feels right. This is the equivalent of being emotionally stuck in second gear; you can’t seem to get where you want to go at the speed you need to get there.
There comes a time in every woman’s life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what she did, not how unfair life is, or at who made you do it. She has to just look at herself in all her glory and imperfection. Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a closer look.
Judging Others
I focused on the topic of forgiving in Part III. Now, I would like to expand on the somewhat parallel issue of judging others. The similarity to unforgiveness is this: when we judge others, it has a devastating affect on our emotional and even physical lives. Whenever we point a finger at or criticize [...]
How to Forgive Others
Okay, we’ve dared to look at your childhood extremes and inventoried your time. I know they may seem unrelated, but I assure you, it will all fit together like a puzzle when we are finished. I hope that you have been journaling the past few days as this is such a crucial part of the discovery process. If you find yourself going back to something often, then that time period or issue is likely something that you need to explore further.
Believe it or not, there’s nothing that says let’s make some changes like getting kicked in the face or being thrown down to the mattress with a month long bout of pneumonia. The fact is, pain and adversity have long been keys to some of the greatest triumphs in history…my life has been no exception.
