A friend would like me to share what I've learned through my health journey so I thought this would be a good starting point for my log. It will help remind me what I've learned just in case I forget every now and then.
So here's what I've learned so far...
If I have the courage to shine a light on my fears and insecurities and can shout them to the world, they no longer hold me captive.
The sexual abuse I suffered as a little girl doesn't define me. I'm nobody's victim.
Not every guy will reject me if I let him get close.
In almost dying, I finally came alive.
Trying repeatedly to walk day after day, only to end up on the floor in a puddle of my own urine was worth every humbling moment because at least I dared to move.
I define my recovery.
I may feel lonely at times, but I am never alone.
I can try to outrun myself, but my yellow brick road will always lead me back to me.
Even if I have nowhere left to turn to but down on my knees, I will always find my resolve.
Just believing in someone's ability to overcome their obstacles can change their life.
When I worried that no one would ever accept me, I needed only to look within and found it was me I feared most would never accept me.
Though my halo is a bit tilted, I never again want to force it to straighten.
Having faith is not just for the religious.
The light at the end of my tunnel is me.
I am a miracle.
We are all miracles and we don't need to do a single thing to earn it. We were born one and we'll die one. No matter if we get ripped or go soft, get our diet just right or screw it up completely, get in our own way or out of it, be the loudest cheerleader or the meekest person, climb a mountain or fall from grace, we'll still be a miracle.
Last but not least, I learned that if all else fails...dance!
Thanks for letting me share.
So here's what I've learned so far...
If I have the courage to shine a light on my fears and insecurities and can shout them to the world, they no longer hold me captive.
The sexual abuse I suffered as a little girl doesn't define me. I'm nobody's victim.
Not every guy will reject me if I let him get close.
In almost dying, I finally came alive.
Trying repeatedly to walk day after day, only to end up on the floor in a puddle of my own urine was worth every humbling moment because at least I dared to move.
I define my recovery.
I may feel lonely at times, but I am never alone.
I can try to outrun myself, but my yellow brick road will always lead me back to me.
Even if I have nowhere left to turn to but down on my knees, I will always find my resolve.
Just believing in someone's ability to overcome their obstacles can change their life.
When I worried that no one would ever accept me, I needed only to look within and found it was me I feared most would never accept me.
Though my halo is a bit tilted, I never again want to force it to straighten.
Having faith is not just for the religious.
The light at the end of my tunnel is me.
I am a miracle.
We are all miracles and we don't need to do a single thing to earn it. We were born one and we'll die one. No matter if we get ripped or go soft, get our diet just right or screw it up completely, get in our own way or out of it, be the loudest cheerleader or the meekest person, climb a mountain or fall from grace, we'll still be a miracle.
Last but not least, I learned that if all else fails...dance!
Thanks for letting me share.