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I never was "brave" enough to try Martial Arts in spike heals, push-up bras or mini-skirts, but nobody I respect ever accused me of being a weakling. Not even when I was 50 pounds under-weight. The strength to show vulnerability has been my strictly personal challenge.
I am fairly well paralyzed this morning. My guit-chi inventory has not gotten past scales and rhythmic breathing. I have the hotel room door open to the crisp dawn breeze blowing in off the river. I am enjoying the birdsong coming in from the greenbelt outside my door, but none of the birds are coming over to say, "Howdy." Nah. I am not enjoying their song. Appreciation seems to be my best of the morning.
Meditations in progress.
For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~Corinthians
I am fairly well paralyzed this morning. My guit-chi inventory has not gotten past scales and rhythmic breathing. I have the hotel room door open to the crisp dawn breeze blowing in off the river. I am enjoying the birdsong coming in from the greenbelt outside my door, but none of the birds are coming over to say, "Howdy." Nah. I am not enjoying their song. Appreciation seems to be my best of the morning.
Meditations in progress.
For when I am weak, then I am strong. ~Corinthians
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I did the dumbest thing today. I charged my earbuds, unplugged the block and put the block in my little bag instead of the earbuds. I wasn't happy about that when I got to the gym. What a dummy!
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Ever since I stopped doing therapy because of insurance, I've been feeling that old tense and irritable sense of anxiety and stress. I hate that. I was making so many strides and changes during therapy, my therapist would acknowledge all of my progress and accomplishments, and I miss that reassurance. Today I thought about it, and I made those changes! She would always tell me that I chose to...
my....do you realize how generous you are with your strength and wisdom here?
might you take a piece of that for you?
and,the gentleness i see you feel safe enough to reveal to your friends here....that,in my mind,takes a whole lot of strength..that place of vulnerabilty you feel you can reveal here..
support to you up here from the north.....
I have woven a parachute out of everything broken. ~William Stafford
I just hope that you take the time to get out and feel the air and feel the world, it does exist without all the home drama. It seems the floors there could use a good vacuuming of the eggshells.
Take off your shoes and feel the grass between your toes, maybe just a picnic instead of "work" today?
hugs
J.
big respect and gentle support, here xo
Sharing some back if you need it....
Just letting God (by whatever name) lead the dance. One step at a time.
Thanks for the encouragement, guys.