M Go Blue had a wonderful post several years back about how this inward journey will be the most beautiful thing we ever experience, provided we have the courage to go there. It's easier not to go there, but life is better if you do. It's a long process. I'm still on it, more than three years after my marriage blew up, and I will be on it the rest of my life. But I am happy to be where I am. I never would have imagined that when things fell apart.
I couldn't agree more. I've written a couple of times about truly being grateful for the journey. I certainly didn't feel like that when the B dropped. But I do now, and look forward to doing the work forever ... it's a gift. It really is.
Originally Posted By: Bruce1
Let that go and figure out what you need to learn. We are bigger than our roles as spouses, parents, workers, etc. Inside each of us there is a core. Move toward that core and the other stuff shrinks in importance. It's not narcissim. Rather, it's an essential journey to wholeness. You will be better for yourself, your kids, and anyone else in your life if you have a deeper sense of yourself.
Well said Bruce. We get so caught up in our roles and we tend to lose sight of our core. I know I did.
Great post! Peace PEI
Holding onto anger to punish someone else, is like lighting yourself on fire to get smoke in their eyes ~ 25yearsmlc
