I am not going to lie...I always feel that coming from a place of truth is what this blog is about. Lots of new subscribers here...WELCOME! It is not always bright colors and rainbows here. There are times in life where there seems to be runs of rough times, unsettling times, etc. Then there are those times where they seem to come together. Right now my heart has been dealing with rough times. Times where I just want to lose it but be corageous at the same time. I so know I am not alone with this. Last night a friend called and she was down, wanted to cry.
To say to someone "it is going to be okay" seems so undermining. Like I have that ability to know it will be okay. I have no idea if it will be okay. But sometimes just saying that or hearing it helps in that moment. And in that moment I told her it was ok to just let go....cry. Let it out. We are so accustomed to being strong. I know as a single mom I feel sort of "trained" to be strong and carry the load. That does not go just for moms but for everyone. Sometimes you just need to let it go. Feel those feelings and embrace the uncertainty.
It will be ok. you just keep on keepin' on, one step at a time......One day I will emerge from this time and be stronger, smarter, and things will fall into place. My heart will be opened and light will shine in and my spirit will emerge.
That is from a place of truth. Am I ok...you bet I am. Will it be ok, you bet it will. It will be even better then ok. For now I just need to walk the walk, one step at a time. So to those in those rough patches of life:
- trust your strength
- be gentle on yourself
- know just how loved you are
- celebrate your blessengs
- know you will come out of this wiser and stronger
- Be ok with your vulnerability
- there are so many reasons to smile
- your spirit is there...........you never lost it.
Last night's Mixed Media Monday was all about creating from that space and embracing this moment.
I thank all who joined me. Stay tuned tomorrow for a complete re-cap including video, materials list and detailed photos.
So embrace the journey one step at a time. I am thankful to all who walk along with me. Heal that heart.....for me through Art. ♥
"True friendship and good character is all about how a person nurtures another person when they are vulnerable and can give very little in return. Thus, it’s not who’s standing beside you during good times, but the ones who stick by you through tough times that are your true friends."
Thank you Tracy, it can be so overwhelming and I panic, and get scared and sad.
Posted by: Susan Leslie | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 08:25 AM
and then you will find those moments of Grace.....in the small things. Scared and Sad are normal. You/me are never alone. Hugs! Thank you for sharing YOU! ♥
one step at a time
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 08:30 AM
Tracy,
I love the thoughts that are in quotes at the end of your entries. Do you write them or do you get them from somewhere else? If so...where?
Posted by: Darlene | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 12:16 PM
thanks Darlene...I have a lot of resources and some I write myself. One great resource is: http://www.marcandangel.com/
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Tracy,
That's how we live life....one step at a time. Sometimes we get stuck on a step but, eventually we move to the next one. Not always wiser, stronger or energized but, that's life. We keep going. Sometimes I wish for a boring life but, probably would be bored. I often wish for a pain free life but, I wouldn't have empathy for someone else in pain. Lately I had been wishing for a seizure free life so I can start driving (it's been 2 yrs) again and, I am starting to accept the situation since I had another one Saturday and, move on to the next step. Don't know what it will be, I just hope I have time for more steps.
Posted by: Janie | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 05:56 AM
Janie, so true and everyone has a journey to walk. I see there is a lesson in every experience good and bad. Even the seizures that I am so sorry you have to endure. But like you said..more steps, the next step. ♥
I too never want life to be boring!
Posted by: Tracy Weinzapfel | Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 07:40 AM