"Redefine your self-concept by challenging everything that you've held to be true about yourself until now. Be open to examining everything you've previously thought limited you in any way. Affirm: I place no limits and no restrictions on all that I intend to accomplish and become from here on in." Wayne Dyer.
Love this quote. Hoping it will inspire me.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Life Changes
Yesterday I attended a wake for a friend whom I have known since high school. He was 41 years old, and had a heart attack in his sleep, leaving behind two young children and countless people to mourn the loss of him. He was a great man, kind, loving, generous in spirit. He touched many peoples lives, and he was a special guy. I truly believe the world is a little less bright without him in it, and when I think too long about it, it makes me cry again.
This past year has been a bitch. There have been tons of lovely things, and beautiful moments, and joy...but within that there has been so much sadness. I know we cannot expect things to be all wonderful all the time...but it would be nice.My dad had his stroke. A boy I used to love died last summer. A month ago I attended another funeral for another old school friend, and here we are again. I'm too young to be attending funerals for people I grew up with. My mom is struggling with her new life, my brother left his awful wife, but is dealing with the constant fallout. Sigh.
I am an optimist, for the most part. Sometimes annoyingly so, as my bff likes to tell me with a smile. I am tired of having sad days, and being tired, and stressed and full of anxiety. I need to make some changes in my life. I'm just not yet 100% sure what those all are. I need to find the strength to say no sometimes to the people who ask things of me. I need to really, REALLY start putting what is best for me and my little family first. I need to simplify, and focus on what is truly important, instead of all the little things. If you have any ideas how I can make all that happen...let me know.
This past year has been a bitch. There have been tons of lovely things, and beautiful moments, and joy...but within that there has been so much sadness. I know we cannot expect things to be all wonderful all the time...but it would be nice.My dad had his stroke. A boy I used to love died last summer. A month ago I attended another funeral for another old school friend, and here we are again. I'm too young to be attending funerals for people I grew up with. My mom is struggling with her new life, my brother left his awful wife, but is dealing with the constant fallout. Sigh.
I am an optimist, for the most part. Sometimes annoyingly so, as my bff likes to tell me with a smile. I am tired of having sad days, and being tired, and stressed and full of anxiety. I need to make some changes in my life. I'm just not yet 100% sure what those all are. I need to find the strength to say no sometimes to the people who ask things of me. I need to really, REALLY start putting what is best for me and my little family first. I need to simplify, and focus on what is truly important, instead of all the little things. If you have any ideas how I can make all that happen...let me know.
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