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Making a Comeback

“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go but rather learning to start over.” ― Nicole Sobon

I have been having the urge to write again. I guess it’s something that never really leaves you, perhaps life just causes you to stop and re-evaluate what’s important to you.

A lot has changed since I first started writing this blog many years ago. I started a YouTube and Anchor podcast last year just before the COVID shutdown. I wanted to see what I could offer to the world during the shutdown. I was on a walk with my dogs when the thought of how we were going to manage this “new normal.” I just keep looking at Chloe who I didn’t really want and I just pondered how this dog ended up in my life. My elderly neighbor was placed in a nursing home and she had asked my to keep Chloe. Chloe would growl and my husband when he would give me a kiss before heading off to bed. Chloe sheds a lot too! But here I was, walking this dog and actually enjoying myself. That’s when I realized that no matter what happens in life, we are always going to face change. Change is inevitable! What makes the difference is how we react to the change that is right in front of us each day.

Now back to my podcast idea, I raced home and decided to make an offer to the coaches in my network. What advice were they offering to their clients during this time of change? The whole premise of the podcast was to present positive insight by offering the coaches an opportunity to be interviewed by me. My first interview appeared on YouTube in March of 2020. A whole year later, I am still interviewing and sharing positive insight that’s being uploaded weekly.

My purpose moving forward with this blog is a way to provide positive insight that I gathered through the interviews as well as the insight I get while running. I invite you to join me on this comeback journey.

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September 17, 2021
I Won the Jeep!

For anyone who has followed my blogs over the past few years knows that I had an auto accident in 2013. It was a rainy Halloween night when I lost control of my BMW and hit the cement divider wall and totaled my car. My BMW was my retirement gift to myself. My husband and I were going through some financial challenges at the time and my car was the only thing I refused to part with.

I remember the evening well because it was the beginning of my spiritual journey. That night of the accident was when I first noticed the tiny whispers of the Universe. As I sat in the back seat of the police car, I remember a calming presence within that was saying everything is going to be alright. I remember thinking “God, you have my attention now!”

Fast forward to 2019 and I am sitting in a huge convention center. My company is about to do a drawing for a 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk. As I watch the tickets being mixed up, I am thinking my chances of winning is not looking good. There must have be thousands of pink raffle tickets being mixed up in the large clear rotating raffle drum. But I decided not to focus on that, instead I started thinking about how it would feel to be seated in the Jeep, taking in the new car smell. I could hear them calling the numbers. I started thinking, I’m still in the running as they called off the first four numbers. By the 6th number, I was thinking, the winning number is really close to one of my four tickets I had. It wasn’t until they announced the name of the winner that it hit me… I won!

I believe that the Universe is always speaking to us. My accident in 2013 was a wake up call to what life is trying to get me to notice. I make it a practice to stay present and enjoy the beautiful blessing that surround me. I know this post can not express the sheer gratitude, faith and appreciation I have for such a loving, generous, and supportive Life Force, but what I want to say is Thank you!

May 20, 2019
All Present

I honestly think we can learn something new each day. The biggest challenge is usually staying present in the moment to notice. I started getting out and reconnecting with friends. What I often finding myself doing before we met up was worrying about what were going to say. It’s at those moments when you have to tell that little voice inside to “be quiet.” If you are present in the company of others, you can always find something to talk about.

What does it mean to be present? That’s always a great question when people ask me. It’s giving the other person you undivided attention. I always like to define what it is by stating what it is not. Let me give you some examples. Being present is not worrying about what you could be doing with someone else. Being present is not scrolling through your phone when someone is sitting with you. being present is not thinking about what you are going to do once you leave. Being present is saying to the person you are with, that they are important enough to listen and let them be heard.

Once I learned what it meant to be present, my marriage and all of my other relations greatly improved. The power is in your hands. The one thing that is always in your control is yourself.

December 17, 2018
Live for Today

By the time this posts, I will have been to Missouri and back. My family and I are heading to Ft Leonard Wood to see my son graduate from basic training. I have been able to follow his training along through Facebook posts that the company has shared. The closer we get to graduation, the more excited I am getting. I haven’t seen my son in over two months, so even if it’s just for two days, the seven hour drive is worth it.

Last night, just before I went to bed, thinking about seeing my son had me thinking about those who have lost loved ones. I lost my mother over fourteen years ago. I miss her but I am not “lost” without her. We had a wonderful relationship and I told her everything. I was able to talk with her the day before she died, and after all of the years that have passed, I still remember my last words to her, “Mom, get some rest. I love you.”

That memory reminds me that I must never take anything or anyone for granted. It’s not about how long we live but how we live that matters. Let those who are close to you know that they matter and how much you love them. No one is promised tomorrow so learn to live today!

November 5, 2018
Bible Study

I love learning something new. To me, it keeps life interesting. My reading journey started about five years ago when I was going through a transitional period in my life. I never really had a desire for reading but at this particular time in my life I was looking for answers. I started out reading spiritual books. When I would see the scriptures in the books I wanted to know if the Bible matched the context in which it was being used. I guess you could call it “fact checking”. I found myself reading the Bible more and started to come to my own sense of understanding, my own Truth, of the parables.

You never know where the journey will take you. Fast forward, two years later, as I began to work with a new direct selling company, I pondered who I could market my products to. My daughter had just had a baby and I was planning on watching my granddaughter when my daughter returned to work. The traditional networking avenues I was familiar with were no longer an option. My creativity kicked in one day when a Jehovah Witness stopped by to visit my home. They came to share their good news. I thought to myself I could share mine too. That one visit turned into several. They visited with me for over six months.

What I learned during those visits had to do more with how I interacted with others as we discussed a the hot topic of religion. I learned its okay to not only agree or disagree, but to express myself without threatening someone else’s belief. We are all entitled to out opinions. Someone else’s belief does not diminish who you are.

August 6, 2018
Take That Step

I know I’ve talked about this topic before but I think its worth visiting again. The kind of effective long lasting change comes with taking one step in a new direction and being committed enough to it until it becomes a habit. It doesn’t matter the area that you want to change. For example, in relationships, choosing to say I’m sorry to another even if you feel they were wrong. It all comes down to evaluating how important, whatever it is that you want to change, is to you.

My journey began with taking physical walks. I was so stressed out financially, the walks were relief. I just wanted to find some peace. Six years later, I still walk and I still find peace. As my passion for walking continues to grow it helps in bring about change in other areas of my life. Your journey may begin by reading a book, reading a scripture or riding a bike, no matter what it is, stay with it until it becomes a must.

July 30, 2018
Time To Let Go

My husband and I, went to watch my son swear in to the Army this morning. We were planning to stay with him until he flew out to his training facility.

There were many young people shipping out today. The Military Processing Facility was packed with family and friends to see them off. As the recruits names were called, they would be ushered into a room for the official swearing ceremony that enlisted them into their designated branch of service. There were so many recruits they had three swearing in ceremonies. My son was in the last group to be sworn in. As the room started to clear out, the recruits remained. Many family members were leaving. I just watched them interacting with each other. No one looked too nervous. Many of the conversations I overheard were about how anxious they were to get to started at training.

At that moment, before the swearing in ceremony, I told my husband that we could head on home after the ceremony. There was no need for us to stay. I realized that my son was no longer my little baby who needed his mom to walk him through this process. He was a young man starting a new chapter in HIS journey. My husband smiled at me and said, “he’s going to be fine, it’s time to let him go.”

July 26, 2018
What Do You See?

My yard does not have spectacular curbside appeal but my husband does maintain it. We do not spray chemicals to the kill dandelions. When my husband mentions spraying, I must admit I encourage him not to. I guess you would say I am kind of environmentally conscious and I try to pay attention to my environmental footprint. As I stated, I really don’t like using chemical lawn treatments but I respect those who do.

I remember growing up and running in large fields with lots of dandelions. I would gather them up and give them to my mother. She would smile and say how much she like them. I would also make wishes as I blew the dandelion seeds. When my granddaughter was over the other day, she picked the dandelions in my yard just as I did, oh how those precious memories came back.

Whether you spray or not is not the point. It is recognizing the precious gifts that the universe offers up in each day, and there are many. We can choose to look for the negative or the positive, it’s all up to you.

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May 7, 2018
Celebrating 50

I learned to celebrate the victories no matter the size. It is the little victories along the way that provide the motivation to keep going. Yesterday, I reached 50 likes on this blog site. When I started, I could not even come up with a steady topic to write about. I know that every little victory is leading to a big win. The hardest part is just to start!

Thank you to those who stop in and visit. I really appreciate the support.

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December 15, 2016
Strength Finder

In life, the most precious gift we have been given is time so don’t waste it on contemplating what your “not” good at. Take time and take an inventory list of all the things you are good at. What make you you. Once you have your list, keep it handy. Life starts to open up when we play to our strengths, rather than your weaknesses.

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December 13, 2016