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Apology to My Spirit

Posted Aug 24, 2009 10:55 PM
I joined this community with the highest of intentions.
I was inspired by the message from Ellie encouraging us to take charge of our selves and live the lives we dream about. This was the beginning of a new existence; one that accepted and rejoiced.

And then I faced a big challenge and I let it get in the way. My husband left for a year long deployment to Afghanistan. I was left behind to take charge of our home, kids, my work, finishing school all while trying to stay string emotionally. Somewhere in there I was supposed to be finding my spirit and experiencing life not just surviving it. I left life get in the way of living.

So it is now that I am reclaiming my joy!

I have made the determination not succumb to my own victimization.
I promise myself that I will find the joy hidden in even the most mundane of tasks.
I will make time for my desires as well as my responsibilities.
I will allow my own happiness to be as important as my family's. I will be open to opportunities and receive them with gratitude.
I will take a chance on myself and believe in the me I know as my true Self.
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Thank you to everyone for your wonderful comments and encouragements! It is such a blessing to find a place where women are so bonded in spirit! For the first time I am able to be part of a cmmunity where women are supportive instead of competitive. I love it! You are all wonderful, courageous women and I am proud to be part of this with you.

Jennifer Duncan
Hello,

I am so with you sister. It is coming close to September. Time to learn, time for change - here's to creating value to take time for ourselves, because without us our world certainly doesn't exist. So it is critical to be the role model we need to by taking step-by-step actions to be who we say we want to be.
Dear Jennifer,

I hope you find solace in knowing that we all struggle when life gets in the way of living.

Something that has been helping me stay in the present moment came from the book "A Thousand Names for Joy" by Byron Katie. She talks about the importance of disconnecting from your story to stay focused in the here and now.

For example, when I get stressed, I have to stop thinking about the two businesses I am working to start, my kids and all their activities, grocery shopping,cooking dinner, financial stress. I focus on what is present right now. I have a house to live in, I have a car to take me to the store, I have money to buy groceries, I am grateful for the sunshine.

Being grateful for all the things in the present moment helps me to keep living my life in the midst of busy-ness. I hope this little strategy can help you too.

Blessings on your family. Jan
Dear Jennifer,

How refreshing! I'm very proud to see how you have grown from the inside out and taken positive strides to ensure your own happiness.

Your circumstances are tough but your enlightenment will make your journey so worth the effort.

"So it is now that I am reclaiming my joy!"

And quite right too!

All the best,

Chineme
Dear Jennifer,

Joy in the mundane tasks is what I also find most difficult. However, they are essential tasks and can be done with good thoughts and prayers for the person for whom we are performing the task.

Remember to celebrate the daily joys, count your blessings, give freely, and love yourself. Take some time each day for you, so that you can have the energy to give back, rather than giving out.

Stephanie
stephiesstuff
Dear Jennifer,

Joy in the mundane tasks is what I also find most difficult. However, they are essential tasks and can be done with good thoughts and prayers for the person for whom we are performing the task.

Remember to celebrate the daily joys, count your blessings, give freely, and love yourself. Take some time each day for you, so that you can have the energy to give back, rather than giving out.

Stephanie
stephiesstuff
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Congratulations Maisie!

Give yourself permission to experience your feelings, and process the learning.

You have a full plate, and those are the times of greatest learning! Good for You!

In this community, you will find understanding, respect, and support. Allow that.

and LET IT BE FUN ! B-)

Warm Aloha,

Linda Carol Berry

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Hi Dear Jennifer,

Welcome to the community....

and Welcome to a journey of a 'Whole', "New', You!

with Love,

Ellie
Jennifer,

I completely relate to where you are at. I once upon a time was a military wife, and was left at home with 2 babies.... at the time, 1 1/2 and 6 weeks.....

We all find amazing strengths within ourselves, when tested! GOOD FOR YOU!!!

I look forward to meeting you at RISE !!!!!

With Love, Gratitude and Empowerment,
:-x Crystal Jones
Hi Jennifer,

You are a courageous young woman with many things pulling and tugging you in all directions.

You have risen above it all by knowing that you have a choice in the way you look at your challenges.

The power is within you

Love,

Audie

Kids and Pets Community
Jennifer,

Good for you and taking control of your self. Courage and determination in living your life are what Braveheart women do. You will RISE and Shine to new levels through this experience. I look forward to watching your growth and success.

Give your husband a HUG and tell him Thanks for being in service for the rest of us here. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Rebecca Hofeldt
Horse Lovers - Free Spirit
Dear Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your post.

Though our circumstances are different, I too have let my difficult circumstances overshadow so many of the wonderful things that are happening in my life.

Congratulations on reclaiming your joy! You are an inspiration!

Kate Sanner
Jennifer,

I have tears in my eyes as I send you the BIGGEST OXYTOCIN HUG ever and tell you that I am so so excited that you made the decision to RISE higher than your circumstances and see beyond the present situation. You are such an amazing woman - - I honor you reclaiming your power! It is totally your decision how you choose to look at things and how you choose to see your world.

How you perceive to see the Universe is how it will be to YOU!

And of course I am so so so so so looking forward to seeing you at RISE in a few weeks. When you told me you were coming and you told me all about your current circumstances - - I said to myself THAT IS A BRAVEHEART WOMAN!

A woman with two little babies - - a new single mom - - with a brave husband fighting for our country - fighting for the liberty of the world in a far away country - a woman with financial and other challenges and many reasons to want to crawl up into a ball and say go away world - - NO you chose to step up and say I choose to see beyond all that - - I choose to step out of my comfort zone - - I choose to take my life where I want it to be - - I choose to design my life - - I choose to be grateful - - - I choose to be happy - - I choose to be bold - -I choose to make time for me ! I choose to take a leap and RISE with my BraveHeart Sisters

I honor you my sister!
Love,
Dr. Sugar
Jennifer,

Good for you....I am there with you myself...I started here at Braveheart for the same reasons you did and I get that you start out strong then something gets in the way....way to regroup and good luck with your journey....

Your Friend Along The Way
Christina
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