Recipe for growth
I started to wonder how much self awareness is enough? Can a person have too much self awareness? ……I
I’m not crazy! I’m just human.
EMBRACING IMPERFECTIONS
Would you keep falling in the same hole, day after day? or find a different route?
The answers are inside YOU!
We are all affected by life. Everyone experiences one or more issues at different times in our lives. Grief, loss, or a vast array of addictions. Our careers, education, Legal matters or incarceration. Sometimes it’s physical, verbal or mental abuse, mental illness, or physical illness. Relationships, infidelity and divorce can be challenging. Care taking and parenting are significant responsibilities. Anxiety, depression, or trauma are common struggles. Loneliness, fear, abandonment, recovery, and financial woes are issues many face. We try our best to “Make it work”. We “Deal” with it. We struggle. We keep secrets. We feel guilt and shame. Yet we repeat the same behaviors expecting different results.
Are you ready to control your life? Are you open to learning and using new tools? How great would it be to “push your own buttons”? Instead of allowing other people to push them. I didn’t know that I was trying to get what I wanted in all the wrong ways. I didn’t have to do this alone. With consistent practice using my new tools I changed. I felt much better. My life got better even if the crazy around me was the same as before. Today I know I’LL BE ALRIGHT!
From Awareness to Action
My journey started out wanting to fix/change others, believing I was perfect and I knew best about EVERYTHING. I wanted intimacy, closeness, friendships, validation and appreciation. Life didn’t meet my expectations. It wasn’t until I found strength in community, that I learned to embrace my imperfect humanity.
I Came to Trust and Believe
I listened to others share their experiences and strengths. They shared their hopes too. I learned and practiced new tools. These tools helped me to change my focus inward. I believe my higher power (God) is there to listen and to guide me. He does a much better job than I ever will. I just have to be open to His will not my own. Do I forget sometimes? Absolutely, but I am quickly reminded.
From Action to Change
I must USE MY TOOLS daily. I must reach out to someone to share and to listen. I must trust the process and trust God’s plan for me. I CAN NOT do this alone.
Still Me – but A Lot Happier Version
I didn’t have to do this alone. With consistent practice using my new tools I changed. I felt much better. My life got better even if the crazy around me was the same as before. Today I know I’LL BE ALRIGHT! I believe my higher power (God) is there to listen and to guide me. He does a much better job than I ever will. I just have to be open to His will not my own. Do I forget sometimes? Absolutely, but I am quickly reminded. I need to USE MY TOOLS daily. I must reach out to someone to share and to listen. I trust the process and trust God’s plan for me.
Finding Myself through God and Community
I hope this blog provides new perspectives on self awareness. It will guide you in seeking help and trusting in a higher power if you work at it. Together, we can build a community of support and healing. Your feedback helps so many others and you.
Is talking to God somewhere in your daily routine? Is it Monthly? On Holidays? Never? It’s OK. This blog is for you.
Consistent practice of new ideas, self reflection and sharing and listening to others will lead you to self-awareness. You will find the answers needed to enjoy this wonderful gift called life.
Starting this journey together is not intended to replace professional services, medication, therapy or support groups. But it will enhance your overall recovery and growth to affect change in your life.
It’s ok to be imperfect! I’m not crazy. I’m just human.
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Building a New Way
On this journey we strive for progress not perfection.
Daily Tools, Real Change
My hope is that this blog becomes a safe place.
A space for anyone to share their journey any time of day or night. It’s also for hearing different perspectives and ideas. We can all learn to heal from each other and build a community of support, empowerment and growth. We’re all beginners and everyone is welcome. Everyone sharing experience, strength and hope is vital for this blog to succeed.
Let’s be interactive, don’t be shy.
There will be no advice given, no critique of contributing posts, no personal information about anyone. A safe place to learn and feel you are not alone. To learn new tools for self-reflection and growth. To help each other build self-esteem, and true empowerment. But, above all to build and strengthen your connection with a higher power as you understand it.
ALWAYS HAVE A PLAN B – THE ART OF FLEXIBLE THINKING
Enjoy the journey! Don’t let life pass you by searching for perfection.
CHOOSING FAITH OVER FEAR IN LIFE
The author reflects on self-awareness and courage, comparing themselves to Mr. Magoo, a character oblivious to danger yet unhindered by fear. They ponder the impact of fear on life decisions, advocating for a bold approach…
HOW EMOTIONALLY MATURE ARE YOU?
Take the Quiz- How emotionally mature are you?
The Special Well
Enjoy the journey! Don’t let life pass you by searching for perfection.
LIFE IS LIKE A PAINT-BY-NUMBER KIT –YOU ARE THE CANVAS
Ask yourself. How many relationships did I give up on because of imperfections and/or mishaps? How many dreams did I not pursue because of spilled paint or broken brushes?
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Disclaimer
Self reflection can be difficult at first.
Hearing others share and relating to what you hear is the start. You may be amazed at how looking inward honestly will inspire you to become a better version of yourself. Having self awareness fosters change. Change inspires joy. Life will still happen. Will you be ready for it?
