In the event that you have not already read Part 1 of this series, please do so by clicking on the following link Second Chance to Live and Spiritual Awakenings Part 1 I discovered that I no longer needed to judge my efforts and that I could pursue progress, not perfection. I discovered that I could stay off my back and that I could be gentle with myself. I discovered that I … [Read more...]
Second Chance to Live, Spiritual Awakenings and Practical Hope 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 decided to stop by to visit with me. Thank you. Last evening I attended a meeting where the topic of spiritual awakenings was discussed. I would like to share some of the spiritual awakenings that I have experienced and gained through my journey and process. This list is not exhaustive by any … [Read more...]
Empowering a Relationship with Myself and with Other People — No Longer in the Shadows Part 7
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Please read each part of this series for context. Thank you. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10 And now for Part 7. When I began my recovery process I discovered that I could admit my powerlessness over people, places, and things. I could admit that my life had become unmanageable. I could surrender to the notion that I was responsible for … [Read more...]
Empowering a Relationship with Myself and with Other People — Action Part 4
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Please read each part of this series for context. Thank you. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 5, Part 6 , Part 7, Part 8, Part 9 and Part 10 And now for Part 4. In my pain and anguish, I had a spiritual awakening that motivated me to look for solutions. Although I did not know what I needed at the time, I knew that I was sick and tired of driving and being driven by the demand … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injury — Thriving with a Disability
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Welcome back. I am glad you decided to stop by and visit with me. I want to share another secret with you. As a person with an invisible disability, I have had my share --and then some -- of disappointments. For quite a few years, I allowed a two-letter word to profoundly influence my life. I allowed NO to keep me stuck, until I realized what NO was doing to me. When I saw NO … [Read more...]