~ The pictures say it all ~
For anyone who has journeyed through hard, yet ultimately remarkable self work (it's hard, draining and yes, worth it) - give a listen.
Lyrics HERE.
The Glass House Retreat |
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~ The pictures say it all ~ This is a post for a fabulous woman. She had me load this song onto my iTunes library as it is one of her most favorite songs ~ and one that has helped her get through this past year. For anyone who has journeyed through hard, yet ultimately remarkable self work (it's hard, draining and yes, worth it) - give a listen. Lyrics HERE.
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As I was looking through Pinterest one night this sign caught my attention. The quote seemed familiar... Ah, of course, the Dead. In the late 1970's I was introduced to the Grateful Dead. I would venture a guess the first song I can remember hearing is either "Friend of the Devil" or "Bertha." I would never call myself a "Dead Head" but there are certain songs and certain lyrics that hit you right in the heart or head. I listened to a lot of new (OK, seriously, old Dead songs, but new to me) throughout the summer. I could write, at minimum, five separate blog posts on five separate songs, but for now, I will stick to "Scarlet Begonias." In my case, light shined towards me due to a simple email. That single email illuminated my world and really made me look at ME. It was unexpected and as such, I will qualify it as having come from the strangest of places. Perhaps you have already experienced this? Did it stop you in your tracks and make you take an inventory? I look forward to hearing YOUR stories. The quote is at 1:49 ~ enjoy the light today! Yesterday, I had the remarkable experience of having a true spa day with my mama and my sisters. It was relaxing and indulgent. Seriously, a mimosa while getting a pedicure?! We shared a great meal at The Cheesecake Factory, a place I have never eaten at because the menu intimidates me. (I ate off the skinny menu - the holidays are done so the mimosa was my indulgence.) I am...who I am because of where I came from. I have always been surrounded by women who embody all of the statements on the left. We are family, and so, of course, like every family, we have our "moments." BUT, through thick and thin, the three women who I grew up with (and the brother, of course) have helped to shape me into exactly who I am. Yes, friends, co-workers, acquaintances play a part in who we become, but those people who knew us when...well, let's face it, they mold us! Here's to who you are... Fabulous, fantastical YOU. If 2012 taught me anything at all (and it taught me a lot...) I would have to say one of the biggest "lessons" was how fleeting time is; how little we actually have; how very precious it really is. I had some amazing moments in time. Life altering moments that allowed me to see myself in a different light. To see myself, perhaps for the first time in a long, long time, as others see me. I looked at myself squarely in the eyes and decided what I liked about myself. I decided what I did not like. The process wasn't always easy. BUT, as of right this second, I am pretty happy with who and I and where I am headed in this crazy journey called life. May you spend your time wisely, and if you are going to "waste" it, I am grateful you are choosing to spend a few moments a day here, on my blog, in my own little corner of the cyber universe. Here's to the end of 2012 and the start of 2013. The first step in whatever journey we take is ALWAYS the hardest. I don't care what it is. This year I changed the way I eat on a daily basis. THAT was hard; and in a full confession mode I did thoroughly enjoy a glorious six week free-fall of carbs. I added regular exercise to my day. Sometimes it's nice to just sit myself on the couch though. I went back to college and had to remember just what it is to study. That took nearly four weeks to get figured out. I went into therapy and decided to be honest for the first time while under the care of someone who really only wants me healthy. I said the words, "Glass House" out loud and look where I am now. No, this journey to becoming me hasn't been paved in easy, but it is most certainly worth it. Feel free to join me. I welcome the company. |
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