Why?
“Many people have been taught that they can’t have what they want and that a life full of struggle is somehow more honorable than one of joy. Unlearn this lesson! It’s not selfish to seek pleasure in our thoughts, relationships, and vocation. Life is meant to be lived joyfully!” ~ Dr. Christiane Northrup
When did I learn that I can’t have what I want and that life is a struggle? And how do I unlearn this lesson?
Why is it that progress in the joy department can seemingly be undone by just a day or two of feeling hopeless and pitiful and sorry for myself?
Why does my life seem so hopeless at times?
And why do I feel like “why bother”?
And why do I feel like a failure?
Why was I given this body…a body that is extra thick in the middle and only getting thicker?
And why do I feel so hopeless as it concerns ridding my body of this extra fat especially when I’ve been given all the tools and knowledge I need?
And why do I feel so rotten right now?
And why do I feel like I am not living up to my potential?
And why can’t I love my body EVERY day?
And why do I have to have days like this?
And why, when I know it’s not a permanent feeling, does it feel like it is?
And why do I wish I were someone else?
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My life is so much more wonderful than not.
So far, I have experienced a lot of success.
I have discovered my gifts and am able to use and share them with others!
I have incredible core strength and balance.
I live in a comfortable and safe home in a beautiful little city.
I have accomplished many things that I never thought possible!
I have an incredible husband who loves and me so completely, unapologetically and unconditionally and even better, I love him completely, unapologetically and unconditionally.
I know that “days like this” are a part of life and that it will be okay.
I believe that everything works out the way it is supposed to.
I am so blessed to be me. This is how I practice.
Why?
“Many people have been taught that they can’t have what they want and that a life full of struggle is somehow more honorable than one of joy. Unlearn this lesson! It’s not selfish to seek pleasure in our thoughts, relationships, and vocation. Life is meant to be lived joyfully!” ~ Dr. Christiane Northrup
When did I learn that I can’t have what I want and that life is a struggle? And how do I unlearn this lesson?
Why is it that progress in the joy department can seemingly be undone by just a day or two of feeling hopeless and pitiful and sorry for myself?
Why does my life seem so hopeless at times?
And why do I feel like “why bother”?
And why do I feel like a failure?
Why was I given this body…a body that is extra thick in the middle and only getting thicker?
And why do I feel so hopeless as it concerns ridding my body of this extra fat especially when I’ve been given all the tools and knowledge I need?
And why do I feel so rotten right now?
And why do I feel like I am not living up to my potential?
And why can’t I love my body EVERY day?
And why do I have to have days like this?
And why, when I know it’s not a permanent feeling, does it feel like it is?
And why do I wish I were someone else?
_________________
My life is so much more wonderful than not.
So far, I have experienced a lot of success.
I have discovered my gifts and am able to use and share them with others!
I have incredible core strength and balance.
I live in a comfortable and safe home in a beautiful little city.
I have accomplished many things that I never thought possible!
I have an incredible husband who loves and me so completely, unapologetically and unconditionally and even better, I love him completely, unapologetically and unconditionally.
I know that “days like this” are a part of life and that it will be okay.
I believe that everything works out the way it is supposed to.
I am so blessed to be me. This is how I practice.