Oh my gosh! This has certainly been a long summer. As a matter of fact, I can't remember having a summer like this in a very long time. It FLEW by.
I wish I could say it's been all good. I mean, there have been some unforgettable, soul inspiring belly- aching-because-I-laughed-so-hard moments. I was able to hang out with a few of my really good girlfriends: (Kim J., Renell B., CGooch aka: TBDIO, Stephanie Perry (LOVE you), Shelina B., Christen L., Michelle A., and more), and this always makes me happy. I traveled to a couple of new places and made a couple of new friends...well maybe their more like acquaintances.
However, I realize that the stress I felt at the beginning of the summer, is still there. Work has been unbelievably hectic. I have had trouble sleeping...my good eating habits have waned slightly. I have been losing, instead of gaining momentum in some areas. As the summer pressed on, I felt as if I was losing air with each passing day. A couple of weeks ago I went home for Native Omahans weekend and I had a Come To Jesus meeting with myself.
Blogging has been therapeutic and enlightening for me. I have been writing a little for church but I have missed terribly, writing in my Gratefulness blog. Even if no one reads it, it comforts me to take time to reflect on my blessings and pour my thoughts out (well some of them) in this fashion. :-) It is not that I haven't had things I am grateful for, I just didn't take the time to reflect on them.
I am back now. No more neglecting that part of me that longs for expression, release and peace.
Look for a way to respond to the setback that will end up putting you in a stronger position than you were before the setback occurred. - Ralph Marston
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