Much of my faith story came from camp or retreat experiences - those mountaintop nudgings that were carried over into my job experiences working with children and youth, and then working with the families of children with disabilities. Most recently I have had to call on those nudgings to handle and cope with my own disabilities. I am finding out that I am stronger than I thought I was and I have had to swallow some pride and allow people to help me occasionally.
I think any thoughts and emotions we hold onto that come through a filter of doubt and insecurity about us being anything less than love and full of possibilities are expressions of us holding into a narrative that was written about us by someone else. And not putting any blame on that person because it’s a cycle.
But becoming aware of why or how we feel about someone or of circumstances can bring so much freedom when we shed that weight and realize what we are capable of.
Much of my faith story came from camp or retreat experiences - those mountaintop nudgings that were carried over into my job experiences working with children and youth, and then working with the families of children with disabilities. Most recently I have had to call on those nudgings to handle and cope with my own disabilities. I am finding out that I am stronger than I thought I was and I have had to swallow some pride and allow people to help me occasionally.
I think any thoughts and emotions we hold onto that come through a filter of doubt and insecurity about us being anything less than love and full of possibilities are expressions of us holding into a narrative that was written about us by someone else. And not putting any blame on that person because it’s a cycle.
But becoming aware of why or how we feel about someone or of circumstances can bring so much freedom when we shed that weight and realize what we are capable of.
It’s super easy, obviously
Yeah…. Obviously!?!?! Seriously sounds like you’ve been on this journey for a bit ;)
Love the idea of reframing your story and making it yours like this!