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Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance – Action – Part 7

June 3, 2008 By Second Chance to Live

If you have not already read these parts of the article, please do so at this time. Thank you. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6

In this the final installment of the 7 part series, Traumatic Brain Injury and the Power of Acceptance, I wanted to share a few of the personal awakenings with you. Personal awakenings that I have experienced through being present in my own process. Personal awakening that have empowered me to get into action.


As I have grieved, I have grown in the awareness of my reality. In the process of becoming aware, I have grown to love and respect myself. I have been able to address, confront and understand the impact of my denial, anger and resentments.


The Impact of my Denial, Anger and Resentments

I discovered that denial, anger and resentments produce a “spiritual and emotional plaque” that insidiously attached itself to the channels of my creative capacity. The affect of which blocks the flow of my spiritual and emotional energy.


Making Peace with Other People and Myself

I found that as I made peace with other people and with myself the spiritual and emotional energy that I once used to manage my denial, anger and resentments became available to empower my process. Consequently, I have been able to channel my spiritual and emotional energy in ways to enhance my gifts, talents, and abilities in ways that work for me. By addressing my denial, anger, and resentments I have been able to flush my previously blocked channels so that my spiritual and emotional energy can flow freely.

As I have been able to examine the roots of my anger and resentments I have been able to experience peace. In the process, I have gained focus.

In my experience, I have found that by addressing the distractions of my denial, anger, and resentments I have been able to keep the focus on what is my business. I have learned to be responsible to rather than for other people and their choices. Consequently, I have been able to keep my side of the street clean in my relationships. I have also discovered the power of choice. Consequently, I no longer need to believe that I am a victim of my circumstances. Instead, I am able to trust the process, a loving God and myself.


By Growing in the Power of Acceptance

I have been able to learn valuable lessons. I have been able to take advantage of opportunities. I have been able to consider the possibilities. I have been empowered to pursue my destiny.


Please read my, Are You Living Your Truth or Trying to Live Someone Else’s Truth? article by clicking on this link: Are You Living Your Truth or Trying to Live Someone Else’s Truth?


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