Mindfulness

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Balance. Health. Restoration. Maturity.

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I keep these words written on a piece of paper and carry it with me. I look at them whenever I am feeling anxious, worried, or scared. They help me remember what to take out of every situation I find myself in. Every dark has a light and every bad has a good. I have been working diligently over the last couple of weeks to mold my current woes into positives – regardless of their outcomes.
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What others would see as an excuse to drink, mope, wallow in self pity, I use it as an excuse to grow and to learn. Each relationship prepares us for the next. We learn what we don’t want, what we won’t tolerate, and more importantly, what we need and are willing to give to get what we need.
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I am using every ounce of strength I have within myself to make sure I stay in the moment, focus on now and not wander off into a sea of worries, what-ifs and I don’t knows. I can’t think about Tuesday or tomorrow. All I can do is think about right now. I encourage my five senses to keep me grounded in the moment. What do I hear? What do I smell? How does that feel?I’m not walking blindly into anything. I know what I need, what I’m willing to give and what I will not tolerate. I hope to walk away with balance, my health, the hope for restoration and the knowledge that my years have given me thus far. Most of all, I hope to walk away with even more love for myself, and for him.
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With all of that said, this will probably be the last many of you will hear from me for the next few days as I am handing the blog over to all of the fabulous guest bloggers who agreed to share their stories. Please enjoy – I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know most of these lovely ladies for the last few months and they’re beyond words.
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In an effort to be more like one of my favorite bloggers, I leave you with a few words of encouragement:
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May you always trust that the love you put out is a reflection of the love you give yourself.
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- J

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