Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Note to Self: Writing Helps

Not feeling very reflective.

But, one thing. Let me say that though I've been struggling, I've been getting more and more in touch with the reality that I create each decision. That feels empowering.

I will post more another time, I just wanted to finally break down the mental wall and get back to this blog, if only for a moment, to help remind me of what I want, and what helps me in achieving it.

For now, I'm just trying to keep it simple.

Even the longer periods of slipping, falling, failing, etc, don't change this fact: Picking myself up and getting back on track isn't any different then a kid who crashed into bushes the last time he rode his bike. The next time he wants to ride it, he doesn't dwell on the crash, he just does what works. Pick up bike, climb on, hit the pedals, steer clear of dangers, enjoy the ride.

Tomorrow, I think I'll focus on remembering the following:

"Some people use failure as an excuse to give up - to become bitter, or cynical. Other people look at failure as an opportunity to revisit past decisions and to devise new strategies." -Catherine Pulsifer

Or, more succinctly:

"A failure is a man who has blundered, but is not able to cash in the experience." - Elbert Hubbard

10 comments:

  1. Glad you're back with us. Hope things look better for you soon.

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  2. Hey! Yeah, it's all about reworking your plan constantly to find out what works for you under the given circumstances. Glad to have you back as well.

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  3. Good to hear from you! The power of choice is very empowering. Thanks for reminding me of that. Best of luck. You can do this!

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  4. Oh, I am SO there with you! If you look at my blog, same mentality - same struggles. I can tell you, if you just force yourself to write, you'll feel better for it and hold yourself a little more accountable. At least that is how it's working for me. I wish you nothing but happiness, my friend! You really, really can and will do this!!

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  5. Good to see you back. Blogging does help. Hope to see at least a little blurb tomorrow.

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  6. welcome back, you have been missed!

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  7. So happy to see you post again. Come back, we all love you here.

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  8. Missed you... welcome back :)

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  9. It's definitely a journey. And not one that always moves forward in a straight line. Welcome back.

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  10. We have missed you! Glad to have you back! Just remember,we are here for you. We want to help. You are not a failure unless you fail to try. Something is better than nothing...OH and I could go on with about a zillion other cliches, but I won't. The biggest hurdle is your mind. Or at least it is for me! Not the body so much, but the mind! Keep writing. It helps!

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