“Life is a journey that takes us on many paths – and tests us and shapes us in ways that allow us to aspire to even more challenging directions”
This was the message on a farewell card when I was leaving a much loved job to further my career. The card was decorated with forget-me-nots – I never have forgotten the fortitude I needed to take that leap and change direction. I left the well trod path and ventured onto the rocky track.
I wrote these poems in the aftermath of painful family feuds.
In every given moment we have two options, to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety – Abraham Maslow
Often hidden amidst words of anger or hate Underlying fear creates a sense of panic. Flight not fight becomes the norm. Habits thus formed are hard to break Stop for a moment and think How does your anger help you? Do you just live to hate Or do you hate to live? What if you choose to love Would that calm your fear? Replace those feeling of anger With actions of hope? You may be surprised at how good you feel when the fear recedes. And the peace returns.
My scars remind me that I did indeed survive my deepest wounds. That in itself an accomplishment. Steve Goodi
One day I was counting up the surgical scars I had due to caesarian section, melanoma, knee replacement and rotator cuff repair when I realised just how resilient I had become through these experiences. I wrote these words.
Some of us carry our scars externally. These are a physical sign of our survival. Scars are often hidden within us, Internal injuries sustained through harmful words. Scars are gathered over the passage of our lives, They are both the symbol of - and the price for - this life.
AND……
When I peeled back the layers, I found a beautiful resilience inside – this is how I know I’ll always thrive – Lori Schaefer
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