Writing from the low place today. I process while I type and
I decided if I want you to be real with me I must keep it real myself. As a
life coach I would think conventional wisdom would be to keep chin up,
positive, “come on you can do this” type of blogging as the theme and keep the
daily struggles to myself.
That just isn’t me.
Today has been painful. From many levels. Recovering from
sinus and ear infections, memories of past pain flooding back, mothering three
strong leaders and no marital bliss in sight.
My “Brand” is Live Courageous!
What if you don’t FEEL the courage anywhere inside of you?
What if you have a complete lack of gumption?
What if even the idea of Live Courageous! sounds like a lame
joke heard over the radio as you sit in your pajamas for the 3rd day
with no vision for the future?
I know that feeling. On days like this I feel my own “Brand”
mocking me. It might be the fever and
the stuffy head, but misery only amplifies the “owies” of life. Even if they
are my own perception, they remain painful.
So, in with the tiniest shred of courage I push up the
periscope from my dark place and look for hope above and beyond today. I find
this:
It often feels like the learning curve of my life was
designed to torture me with epic climbs. When I am aching in my chest from the
altitude, the attitudes around me, and the actions of others I MUST find in the
darkness a reason to grow.
Whatever blows up, blows over, blows around, my roots need
to be deep enough to hang tight until tomorrow.
We never know what is coming tomorrow. It may be worse and
the tools in the growth today give us the tenacity to hang on through it or if
it is better there is a reprieve from the strengthening and growing process
that the darkness brings.
My encouragement to you, from the dark place today, is
hang on. Do what you must. Don’t take yourself or anyone else too seriously.
And most of all, get some rest. Growing, darkness, and strengthening take lots
of energy.
To quote a dear and very wise friend:
