It’s Been Awhile

I don’t usually miss writing my blogpost so many days in a row, so I have to look at my excuses. That’s a good exercise anyway, for anything and for any time I fail at my own expectations of myself. First for me is to accept myself wholly, whether or not I meet my own goals. I refuse to emotionally beat myself up — not any more. 

Self-flagellation used to be my default mode. I beat myself up so regularly, I was emotionally bruised all the time. I have that tendency still, occasionally, but I recognize it. When that happens, I can choose forgiveness and accept the grace to move forward. One little step at a time, I move out of ego-based fear into the Sunlight of the Spirit. That’s where I want to live, to grow, to thrive, to interact with others, and to fully be my truest, best self. That’s the invitation we all have. 

Today I’m grateful for fresh starts.I’m grateful for the willingness to accept the gift I’ve been given, and the desire to expand it. I’m grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts, which also helps me to organize them into cogent thought-bubbles, rather than the random, unrelated brain bursts which happen then quickly disappear. 

Yes, it’s been awhile, but I’m back, and I am very grateful to be here!