Ok, I'm back. Last week wasn't such a great week, but it's over and I've moved on. One of the reasons last week was so bad (and one of the things that sometimes prevents me from enjoying life the way I should) is that I'm really hard on myself. I hold myself to an invisible standard, and if I fall short, I spend more time beating myself up than appreciating the experience.
The Idea: Accept yourself without judgement. Your flaws, successes, failures, joys and sorrows are what makes you who you are. And believe it or not, even with your imperfections, everything is as it should be. I'm in my 29th year and it's a lesson I'm still learning.
The Cost: A little soul searching.
The Benefit: Your ability to enjoy life begins with you. Until you can fully accept your idiosyncrasies and "isms" the enjoyment you can get out of life is compromised.
Testimonial: A recent shoulder injury has curtailed my training for the FDNY. It was something I really, really wanted to do, and although I was feeling a little discouraged before the injury. I was still devastated that something outside of my control had taken away my opportunity. Instead of celebrating the fact that I was the only woman in my training and had kept up with the boys for a month, I focused on the things that I hadn't accomplished. Now I'm accepting that I gave it all I had and I tried my best. :)
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Damn Debster, sorry to hear that. Fyi, you never cease to inspire me with your drive and fearless ambition of goals you want to achieve for yourself. Your pursuit for the FDNY did not go unnoticed by me and I'm sure the rest of your friends. I'm proud of you, regardless of the outcome. That injury could've happened to anyone. Shit, when you finally enter your 30's and make a reflection back on your 20's, you put it down! Love ya... Yardie chicks rule! :-)
Sands I am so proud of all that you do...remember to put God first in all your plans and you will succeed...
Luv Ya
Suzette
Debss... I am really sorry to hear about the injury... but I am glad to hear that you are really looking at the bright side of it... and an even brighter side is that the miraculous human body heals... and you will have you chance!
Kudos to you babe...
What's more is that when i came to take a look @ your blog.. it really did brighten my day... we dont take enough time to stop and smell the roses... Thanks for that debbs!
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