Every single person in this world is given challenges. There is not one person who has not had to overcome something extremely difficult in their life. The purpose of this blog is for it to be a place where we strive to overcome our individual and collective challenges. This is a place where we focus on positive change.
Two of the greatest challenges in my life was dealing with the death of my 42 year old dad and my 17 year old brother.
Did you know that there is a direct link between loss of a loved one and greatness? There will be another post on this in the future. There is also a direct link between the greater the darkness the greater the Light.
"To all those near and far who have felt the ache of a loved ones absence, to those who have felt the pain of loss that is so debilitating you think you can not go on ... until from somewhere you find the strength to put one foot in front of the other and embrace the process ... then the bitter turns slowly to sweet, and you discover that all along it was the Light in the center of darkness."
I would love to hear from people about the various challenges you are working on overcoming in your own life and the ones you would like to overcome on a global level.
This is a blog about being overwhelmed, broken, and rebuilt.
That is why we are here. To rebuild ourselves into the best version possible.
First comment!!
ReplyDeleteI worked on overcoming a six year long eating disorder that was followed up by two brief relapses. What I've learned is that the psychological dispositions that led me to behave in a self destructive way linger in my life, but that I'm more than capable of managing them in a productive and assertive fashion. Treating my body to good food has helped.
My challenge is quite obviously unlike yours in that it was largely self imposed (rather than an event that happened TO me, as a death of a loved one would be), and yet I think I can relate to the notion of refashioning one's body and soul in a stronger way.
Welcome to the blogosphere, Mary! It'll change your life ;-)
xo
Really beautifully written Mary. Look forward to seeing you tonight,
ReplyDeleteKaren
First comment!
ReplyDeleteThe principle challenge I've overcome was a six year bout with an eating disorder, followed by two brief relapses. What I've learned is that the psychological predispositions that encouraged my self destructive behavior sometimes linger, but that I can be assertive and strategic about managing them.
Obviously, my struggle was unlike yours in that it was self imposed. That is, it is something I did to myself, not something that "happened to" me, as the death of a loved one would be. Nevertheless, I think it's taught me a lot about the process of rebuilding and refashioning myself into someone stronger.
Welcome to the blogosphere, Mary! It'll change your life :)
XOXO
You are a ray of Light. I'm so glad to know you. It's incredible how bright your spirit shines. It's remarkable how you've transformed your grief into positive energy and a mission to help others. Your passion to share coupled with your drive is inspirational. I'm very proud of who you are and all you do.
ReplyDeleteKimberly
you are such a beautiful ray of light.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your experience and proving there is so much light to be revealed in darkness.
i am thankful to have you in my life and inspired to grow in the way you have.