For context please read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 to understand the context of Part 4. Thank you. As I have learned to live outside of the box of my limited thinking, I have found that life is to be lived in living color. I have been able to behold life through the kaleidoscope of opportunities. I have learned to love and accept myself for what I am learning today, not by my … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2008
Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations — Part 3
By Second Chance to Live
Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 for context. Thank you. And then one day I saw a crack in the box that led me to notice something new. I discovered that fresh air and light existed beyond the confines of the box. As I made the decision to break free from the code of black and white thinking I discovered that a whole new world of choices and solutions existed beyond the … [Read more...]
Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations — Part 2
By Second Chance to Live
For context, please read Part 1, Part 3, Part 4 for context. Thank you. What also became apparent was that I sincerely believed that I needed to rigidly adhere to what I was being taught by other black and white thinkers. You see, I bought into the notion that my sanity, my security and my salvation were dependent upon whether I was able to meet the expectations that were set … [Read more...]
Finding Freedom from Unrealistic Expectations — Part 1
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live my friend. I am happy to see that you made the decision to stop by to visit with me. Today, I want to share something personal with you. For many years of my life I viewed my life's experiences through the lens of a black and white / all or none thinking. Not only did I view my life's experience through the eyes of an all or none … [Read more...]
How I used My Frustration to Empower My Process
By Second Chance to Live
Hello and welcome back to Second Chance to Live my friend. I am happy to see that you decided to stop by to visit with me.You are always welcome around my table. Over the past six or seven weeks I have been attending a support group meeting that uses a particular format. The format is used to give each individual the opportunity to share their thoughts during the meeting. In … [Read more...]