Digesting Disappointment
They say when one door closes another one opens, but there times in our lives when it seems that doors don't just gently close on us, sometimes it feels like they are slammed shut in our faces.
When relationships, careers, health issues and commitments previously made don't unfold as we had hoped they would, for whatever reason, we are then faced with having to swallow and emotionally digest the bitter taste of disappointment. Read more »
Edge Dwellers
"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space". I used to love that saying but didn't really know why. Now I do. I am a proud Edge Dweller learning how to also live in main stream civilization without losing my "edge". Read more »
Emotional Recycling
Anger, Jealousy, Hate, Resentment and Gluttony .... These are what I call the High Five of Fears that most of us reluctantly face at least once or twice in our lifetime.
Fear within our heart creates toxins; emotional manure if you like, that can either be dumped or responsibly recycled. Planting love in our hearts is like planting trees, it provides beauty, life, and a future. Fear is like a toxic weed that strangles Love and life's potential if left unattended. Read more »
A Letter Of Apology
Making amends for past wrongs done to others is an important part of the recovery process. It's called cleaning up the wreckage of our past. I remember making amends with Joe my ex-husband and the father to my two sons during the first year of my recovery. It was cleansing and helped me take ownership of my past behavior and empowered me to make a fresh start and regain some self respect. Read more »
