It is a very amazing thing to look at her and see my W and myself both in this little soul.
I can't remember ever feeling this connected and aware of myself. My SELF.
And sharing my life with someone who is in the same place and values what precious thing it is to be with another person who is committed to living their life the same way.
No BUTS No excuses owning your actions Looking at your fears and not letting them control you Not letting your fears act to control others No mind reading Not lying to yourself or others Taking responsibility for your own feelings Not allowing others to make you responsible for their feelings Living life every moment as the man I am and want to continue to be
So yes LFW. Change yourself.
Not the world.
If there is one word that I would say was the change agent for me it would be
awareness
Because until I became aware of myself, my fears, triggers, habits, crutches etc.
I didn't know to change them or how they affected me.
When I became aware then I no longer desired to be that guy and it became costly to me to live that way.
I found some people didn't fit into my life anymore. They were part of the old me. They saw me still as that guy and treated me that way.
Some relationships were crutches some were dependent.
Letting go of some was difficult. Reframing others was equally challenging.
So as I conclude this thread it occurs to me I had some unknown wisdom when I titled it way back when.
The Salvation Within.
That is where you DO find it.
So with that...please lock this thread.
I'll start another.
My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am
