Lessons from Heart Rehab
(archived from November 7, 2010) It is never easy when someone cares enough to show us ourselves. A lot of strength, grace, trust and patience are then required to move through the rough reality into self-acceptance. Much more of the same is required to utilize what has been revealed as the catalyst to shift. But if I can do all of that, I will be farther along on the path to becoming the person that I have always wanted to be. I was reminded of so much this weekend: 1. I must always trust what I know to be true, no matter who is challenging it. 2. I am extremely fortunate to have people in my life who can see me clearly and who can so honestly and perfectly communicate to me what they see. 3. I finally have people in my life that I can be real, open and honest with. 4. If someone challenges me to judge others, rather than jumping onto the judgement bandwagon, I must be strong enough to challenge them to look inward and do the same myself. 5. If I do feel that I ...