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It is definitely time to change up the pace of our mastermind meetings! Even though I say the word "our", this is definitely my baby. I'm laughing because over the last several months there has only been one person beside myself responding to the meetings. That tells me that they aren't serving you in a way that brings you back. My feelings are not hurt. This is not about my feelings. This is about my growth and drawing partners in believing. It is a test of my commitment to my growth. I spent those meetings alone, having a meeting with myself and bringing much to light. They were meant to be.
My challenge has been to keep the faith. As incredible as it sounds I have actually found that much easier to do as a single woman than as a married woman. That tells me that I was not in relationships that supported my growth. I love my women friends but I am not needy or clinging to them in any way. My marriages did not support the nurturing of outside friendships. My internal feelings of connection with my women friends allows me to pick up where we left off or at the very least I never felt the gap of time made me uncomfortable when reconnecting.
I have many powerful reasons to remain detached from emotional addiction. This doesn't mean I don't have an emotional attachment to each of you. It simply means that I am coming into an understanding that many of my decisions were led by my manipulated emotions, not by my well-being or the well-being of those around me.
I can and do call on all of you many times. Maybe you feel the tug of a thought about me that simple passes through your mind and flies away. The phrase, "What would Jesus do?" comes to my mind as the best way to explain what I do.
If I'm looking at a complicated tangle of numbers, I might say, "What would Phyllis do?" I'm not going to call her and ask her because that would be asking her to do it for me. But asking that question brings her presence into my mind and I look at the numbers with quiet confidence, knowing that they are just numbers. They cannot harm me.
If I am feeling annoyed or intolerant, I think about Holly. No matter how diverse the situation or the person, I can bring Holly's essence of acceptance into it. The twist that makes her different than myself in the tolerance is that she seems to simply hold a space for the other person. She isn't trying to make something happen. It's quite calming. She also brings clarity in words to diverse feelings or thoughts.
If I feel like something is way bigger than me and anxiety tugs at me, I think about Kim and how she flew across the nation with me, using her melatonin to remain calm. Courage is about doing something even in the face of your own fear. Every time I think of a mushroom log stuffing event I remember her participation and enjoyment. It brings a smile to my face instantly. She remains herself regardless of the opinions of others around her.
If I feel a confused attachment to an object, I think of what Teia would do. For a moment I can shift gears to see how something fits into the decor. I am still not likely to decorate a home in a gracious manner but I have a better grip on arranging the items I choose to keep. I can also see her grief in having let go of too much too quickly. This helps me to maintain a pace that honors myself.
When I look at my damaged boat trailer I can see Michelle's confidence that we will be back on the lake this year. Where there is a will, there is a way. Michelle is much bigger than she even knows and this makes itself incredibly evident in her choice of partners. I am not an expert in her partners and I do believe that she was supposed to experience each one of them like rungs in a ladder. I see my own reflection in her in the way she heals and grows when single and then makes a huge commitment to a man while setting herself to one side, yet always being more truthful with herself. It feels as if she is my little sister always respecting me and listening to my words with an inner knowing when she hears truth.
When I think of my sister, Kari, I always smile even though she has never made it to a single mastermind meeting yet. She simply "IS" a partner in believing...in me. She has always been incredibly generous with me, both verbally and financially. She volunteers time to come and help me work on my property. She has mowed, pruned, dug, picked berries, picked up debris, dragged branches, raked paths, and even helped in the demolition of my fallen shed.
My life has been turned upside-down many times. I have been overwhelmed and over worked for most of my life. The time to craft the life I want is now. I choose to open my mind to a higher power accepting that I am not only called to step into the prosperity of my understanding but to support those kindred spirits who are in a state of metamorphosis too.
Thank you ladies for your support! I deeply believe in each one of you. I encourage your comments to any blog post at any time.
It is definitely time to change up the pace of our mastermind meetings! Even though I say the word "our", this is definitely my baby. I'm laughing because over the last several months there has only been one person beside myself responding to the meetings. That tells me that they aren't serving you in a way that brings you back. My feelings are not hurt. This is not about my feelings. This is about my growth and drawing partners in believing. It is a test of my commitment to my growth. I spent those meetings alone, having a meeting with myself and bringing much to light. They were meant to be.
My challenge has been to keep the faith. As incredible as it sounds I have actually found that much easier to do as a single woman than as a married woman. That tells me that I was not in relationships that supported my growth. I love my women friends but I am not needy or clinging to them in any way. My marriages did not support the nurturing of outside friendships. My internal feelings of connection with my women friends allows me to pick up where we left off or at the very least I never felt the gap of time made me uncomfortable when reconnecting.
I have many powerful reasons to remain detached from emotional addiction. This doesn't mean I don't have an emotional attachment to each of you. It simply means that I am coming into an understanding that many of my decisions were led by my manipulated emotions, not by my well-being or the well-being of those around me.
I can and do call on all of you many times. Maybe you feel the tug of a thought about me that simple passes through your mind and flies away. The phrase, "What would Jesus do?" comes to my mind as the best way to explain what I do.
If I'm looking at a complicated tangle of numbers, I might say, "What would Phyllis do?" I'm not going to call her and ask her because that would be asking her to do it for me. But asking that question brings her presence into my mind and I look at the numbers with quiet confidence, knowing that they are just numbers. They cannot harm me.
If I am feeling annoyed or intolerant, I think about Holly. No matter how diverse the situation or the person, I can bring Holly's essence of acceptance into it. The twist that makes her different than myself in the tolerance is that she seems to simply hold a space for the other person. She isn't trying to make something happen. It's quite calming. She also brings clarity in words to diverse feelings or thoughts.
If I feel like something is way bigger than me and anxiety tugs at me, I think about Kim and how she flew across the nation with me, using her melatonin to remain calm. Courage is about doing something even in the face of your own fear. Every time I think of a mushroom log stuffing event I remember her participation and enjoyment. It brings a smile to my face instantly. She remains herself regardless of the opinions of others around her.
If I feel a confused attachment to an object, I think of what Teia would do. For a moment I can shift gears to see how something fits into the decor. I am still not likely to decorate a home in a gracious manner but I have a better grip on arranging the items I choose to keep. I can also see her grief in having let go of too much too quickly. This helps me to maintain a pace that honors myself.
When I look at my damaged boat trailer I can see Michelle's confidence that we will be back on the lake this year. Where there is a will, there is a way. Michelle is much bigger than she even knows and this makes itself incredibly evident in her choice of partners. I am not an expert in her partners and I do believe that she was supposed to experience each one of them like rungs in a ladder. I see my own reflection in her in the way she heals and grows when single and then makes a huge commitment to a man while setting herself to one side, yet always being more truthful with herself. It feels as if she is my little sister always respecting me and listening to my words with an inner knowing when she hears truth.
When I think of my sister, Kari, I always smile even though she has never made it to a single mastermind meeting yet. She simply "IS" a partner in believing...in me. She has always been incredibly generous with me, both verbally and financially. She volunteers time to come and help me work on my property. She has mowed, pruned, dug, picked berries, picked up debris, dragged branches, raked paths, and even helped in the demolition of my fallen shed.
My life has been turned upside-down many times. I have been overwhelmed and over worked for most of my life. The time to craft the life I want is now. I choose to open my mind to a higher power accepting that I am not only called to step into the prosperity of my understanding but to support those kindred spirits who are in a state of metamorphosis too.
Thank you ladies for your support! I deeply believe in each one of you. I encourage your comments to any blog post at any time.
Sometime this summer I will call a meeting in my summer kitchen but for now I'm going to use this blog platform. I love each of you!
Sincerely, Carmen
Carmen...thank you...you are an incredible, caring and such a supportive gift to all of us! Thank you. Thank you, thank you! Your words move me...and silence me in complete grattitude!
ReplyDeleteLove you so much...see you soon! ❤
Thank you Teia.
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