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December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)
Well, dear Susannah! This is an easy one! And all because of you!
The wisest decision I made this year was choosing to take Susannah's Unravelling class! My word for 2010 is questioning. The Unraveling class calmed me down and allowed me to focus on answering some of my questions. I've had this, I don't know what you call it?!--buzzing? incessant voice? overwhelming need? drive?--to know what my purpose in life is. To know for sure what my next move should be. To find meaningful work that will sustain me for the rest of my life! That's kind of a lot to ask of myself, don't you think?!
There is a point in Susannah's course where she asks you to really look at yourself-as in, in the mirror, and take a picture! I realized I couldn't look into my own eyes, much less say something nice to myself!
Her suggestion that we become our own best friend was life changing for me. Looking into my own eyes, I realized I am not kind, forgiving or even supportive to myself in the way I am for every other person in my life. I would never be so judgemental of my friends' decisions as I am of my own. I think of myself as a very good listener, but I wasn't listening to my own voice. It's easier to hear the voices of others' expectations than it is to listen to the one voice that is mine. But I did it! I looked myself directly in the eyes and told the woman looking back at me the kind of things that I would tell my best friend. I told her it wasn't necessary to have all the answers right this second, that she should try a few things and listen to what her heart had to say. If she tried something and it wasn't working, to move on. If she tried something and it made her feel anything, to follow it a little further. But most of all, I told her it was going to be okay, no matter what happens. And she looked back at me and smiling, said, thank you, I needed someone to tell me that.
So, thank you, Susannah! I am practicing patience, in being my own friend and paying better attention to the one voice that matters most. Answering is my word for 2011, and I am certain mine will come. I have more unravelling to do, but starting the process was definitely the wisest thing I did this year!
December 10 – Wisdom Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out? (Author: Susannah Conway)
Well, dear Susannah! This is an easy one! And all because of you!
The wisest decision I made this year was choosing to take Susannah's Unravelling class! My word for 2010 is questioning. The Unraveling class calmed me down and allowed me to focus on answering some of my questions. I've had this, I don't know what you call it?!--buzzing? incessant voice? overwhelming need? drive?--to know what my purpose in life is. To know for sure what my next move should be. To find meaningful work that will sustain me for the rest of my life! That's kind of a lot to ask of myself, don't you think?!
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7 comments:
You look beautiful - naturally beautiful. You have an honest, determined look in your eyes.
I loved "Unravelling" too, and hope to be a lot kinder to myself to in the forthcoming year x
I love this post so much, honey! i am so glad you are spending some time with that beautiful woman in the mirror :) xxx
Ann this is such a wonderful and heartfelt post! Isn't it a wonderful thing to start being your own friend and practising kindness to that woman in the mirror? I look forward to hearing about the next steps on your journey.
Thank you everyone! I think 2011 is going to be a great year!
Lovely post and so honest and heartfelt. I've been wanting to take Susannah's class for awhile now - sounds like it's very eye opening.
You look beautiful, so fresh look and glowing face.
Congratulations, that sounds like quite an amazing experience. I completely agree with your realization that we must be our own best friend. I often think of it as people come and go from my life, but at the end of the day, I'm still here. It's important to put yourself first and work towards finding the things that make you tick in life.
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