hannahruth
Pearl Clutcher
Posts: 2,608
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Aug 29, 2014 18:57:20 GMT
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Post by hannahruth on Nov 2, 2018 11:13:33 GMT
I was knocked down. I survived. Love reading everyone's responses! It seems a lot of us have overcome or attempting to overcome adversity. So another good one for this board: Out of the ashes, we rise. This I could have written!
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Post by pattyraindrops on Nov 2, 2018 14:50:03 GMT
Do what makes you joyful.
This has a number of parts to it.
My decision to not be bound by tradition at Christmas one year was one. I was pretty stressed by all the things I had to do. I wanted Christmas to have a good spirit so I let go of the traditions that gave me stress and I've been doing it ever since with every part of life.
Another part is not being afraid to do things I wanted to do. Years ago I was sitting on a beach and San Diego with my kids feeling very uncomfortable about my body. I finally told myself not to be afraid what others think about my body and just have fun. It worked, though I still need to remind myself from time to time.
Another part is asking God for guidance in what will bring me joy. Sometimes that is not always evident for me on my own to start with.
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Post by pattyraindrops on Nov 2, 2018 14:50:38 GMT
Everything unsaid, undone, grieving...consumes me. Hugs.
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