Release the bondage of resentments

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I am so grateful for how my life is today;

I would have never dreamed 7 years ago that I would have a facebook page that had over 1 million followers, my own line of jewelry, and books coming out in the near future.  So gratitude does not even express how I am feeling at this moment.

I am doing what I love to do and all because I chose to take a few steps in the direction of my dreams.

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Always remember that you deserve the best that life and love have to offer;

You deserve for your dreams to come true and you are worth all the effort it takes to make that happen.

(((hugs & love)))

Wendy

Old beliefs,thoughts, & ideas

Today I was required to attend our Family Program at work; (a 3 day ordeal) as part of our yearly training. While I not only taught the Family Program for my previous employer; I created that very program; It was still required of me to attend this facility’s proceedings.
As a direct result of the class itself; I began feeling “less than”, “a part from”, “isolated”, “dumb”, ignorant, useless and plain stupid; even a state of complete hopelessness came over me.
Yes those are all very powerful feelings and I experienced each one of them, off and on, throughout my day; all because I was learning something different. You see my addicted brain was telling me that I didn’t need to go to these classes, yet in just one day I have learned so much.
I have dealt with those feelings and let them go, one by one; but I know that I am so much better today than I was almost 6 years ago. I also know that this is a life long process; one of which some require a more rigorous program than others. It does set me apart from most everyone, yet I keep going, because I do know that each and every day I am getting closer and closer to being free from the compulsion to think such powerful thoughts of negativity.
So I do my best to replace them with the positive and keep taking deep breaths, taking one step at a time; knowing that I am getting to where I want to be.
Wendy Box

 

When my desire to change is greater than my desire to stay the same!

On those days when I can’t seem to find the drive, the passion, or even the desire to change; I give myself a break.  Beating myself up will not solve anything; it actually will make matters worse.  When the time is right for me to push through a situation, to give it all my strength and energy, I will know; because I do know this, when the passion burns inside of me to change a situation, I will have a strength I never knew I had.

 

Wendy Box

 

Give yourself a break.

 

Over the past several months I have noticed myself experiencing some old thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.  Of course I let it go on for way too long, but the past few days, I’ve been taking some time to do some self-reflection.  While I may not have pin pointed the exact nature at the core of my inner self; I have become aware of how quickly low self-esteem, codependency, insecurity, fear, loneliness, isolation, and the loss of purpose and hope, can take over my life when I am not practicing my personal program of self-care.

With that being said, I have made a commitment with myself, to attend regular meetings (for my Recovery), call my Sponsor more often, give back to others, and meditate more deeply; long with making sure I am practicing daily affirmations.

When you seem to be snapping at everyone around you, when you can’t find the motivation to do anything, talk to anyone, or just to get out of bed; when you feel as though all hope is lost; SLOW DOWN for a while; take some time for yourself to reflect on when the feelings began.  Most importantly make sure you are not neglecting time with YOU and your loved ones; Make sure you are taking time out to have some fun, Make sure you are practicing what it is that set you on the right path to begin with.  Then slowly start incorporating the positive steps back into your life and give yourself a break.  We all have moments of uncertainty and confusion; we all at one time or another doubt our mere existence; It’s the AWARENESS that brings us back into the right direction; for without awareness, there’s no recognition of a problem in the first place.

 

 

I am a Survivor

Take Some Action

Take Some Action.

Take Some Action

Take Some Action.

LIFE IS MEANT TO BE LIVED!

 

 

 

“Life is meant to be lived, not endured;
So embrace life and live it to its’ fullest;
Push through the difficult times when you must;
But choose to enjoy your time on this earth;
Choose to live it with all of your heart;
…Stop depriving yourself;
There’s beauty surrounding you;
Now grab hold of it;
And have the time of your life!! ” wb

WHY NOT YOU?

I have but one question for you to ponder through out your day:

“WHY NOT ME?”

Have a fantastic friday my friends and a wonderful week-end!!
(((hugs & love)))
Wendy