How lovely to come across your article. Many of your words resonate, and instead of polishing silver, I was dribbling a basketball and reaching into the beyond, over and over again, for new experiences that captured my yearning spirit.
I'm deeply grateful I've reached a point in my life where I can easily hit the "pause" button to savor and enjoy, and I no longer need to prove anything to anyone.
I love how you wrote, "The goalpost didn't disappear when I crossed it. It moved." And these words flew straight to my heart. "We are just people. Always changing. Never quite done. All we have is this moment."
Indeed! It's a pleasure meeting you, and I have subscribed. May the coming days be filled with countless savored moments. Lis 💖💖💖
I'm getting a chill as I read this. I simply love connecting with others through writing. Thank you for subscribing and for sharing your experience. I'm curious to know what was the turning point that brought you to realize that you don't have to prove your worth? If this is too personal to answer, I understand. I will admit that I've come a long way, but I still feel the tug of wanting external validation at times.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment and for subscribing to Savor Life Studio.
Due to loss, grief, and major shifts within my family of origin, over the last five to seven years of my life, I've had gradual changes in my daily rhythms. Gratitude has become a central theme, along with mindfulness, and more time spent within the natural world.
In the last seven years, I have experienced the loss of five elders (eldest brother, Father, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, and most recently, my Mother). Each loss carried its own weight, lessons, struggles, and insights.
Through it all, I came to realize I no longer need to prove myself to anyone, nor do I need validation to feel complete. This sentence is easy to write, but it took years to grow into the reality of its truth.
Thankfully, I had the counsel of a very wise woman who once told me, (paraphrased) "When you no longer expect anything from those you love, you will be free to experience new ways of relating."
I have found this to be true on countless occasions.
Thank you for giving me the time and space to reflect, and it's so lovely to meet you! 💖💖💖
"When you no longer expect anything from those you love, you will be free to experience new ways of relating." What wise words and oh so true!
You have gone through so much so quickly. I can relate to this as well. I lost my mother, father, my job and was divorced in the span of four years in my thirties. This is when I started my first transformation.
Thank you for sharing this with me. Made my day to connect with you! 🤍
You are most welcome, and it also made my day to connect with you.
I can only begin to imagine how challenging it must have been for you to experience such tremendous loss and grief in your 30's. I'm looking forward to reading and enjoying your posts, and I wish you much beauty and joy in the coming days. 💖💖💖
Good morning, Karen.
How lovely to come across your article. Many of your words resonate, and instead of polishing silver, I was dribbling a basketball and reaching into the beyond, over and over again, for new experiences that captured my yearning spirit.
I'm deeply grateful I've reached a point in my life where I can easily hit the "pause" button to savor and enjoy, and I no longer need to prove anything to anyone.
I love how you wrote, "The goalpost didn't disappear when I crossed it. It moved." And these words flew straight to my heart. "We are just people. Always changing. Never quite done. All we have is this moment."
Indeed! It's a pleasure meeting you, and I have subscribed. May the coming days be filled with countless savored moments. Lis 💖💖💖
I'm getting a chill as I read this. I simply love connecting with others through writing. Thank you for subscribing and for sharing your experience. I'm curious to know what was the turning point that brought you to realize that you don't have to prove your worth? If this is too personal to answer, I understand. I will admit that I've come a long way, but I still feel the tug of wanting external validation at times.
Good morning, Karen.
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my comment and for subscribing to Savor Life Studio.
Due to loss, grief, and major shifts within my family of origin, over the last five to seven years of my life, I've had gradual changes in my daily rhythms. Gratitude has become a central theme, along with mindfulness, and more time spent within the natural world.
In the last seven years, I have experienced the loss of five elders (eldest brother, Father, Mother-in-Law, Aunt, and most recently, my Mother). Each loss carried its own weight, lessons, struggles, and insights.
Through it all, I came to realize I no longer need to prove myself to anyone, nor do I need validation to feel complete. This sentence is easy to write, but it took years to grow into the reality of its truth.
Thankfully, I had the counsel of a very wise woman who once told me, (paraphrased) "When you no longer expect anything from those you love, you will be free to experience new ways of relating."
I have found this to be true on countless occasions.
Thank you for giving me the time and space to reflect, and it's so lovely to meet you! 💖💖💖
"When you no longer expect anything from those you love, you will be free to experience new ways of relating." What wise words and oh so true!
You have gone through so much so quickly. I can relate to this as well. I lost my mother, father, my job and was divorced in the span of four years in my thirties. This is when I started my first transformation.
Thank you for sharing this with me. Made my day to connect with you! 🤍
Good evening, Karen.
You are most welcome, and it also made my day to connect with you.
I can only begin to imagine how challenging it must have been for you to experience such tremendous loss and grief in your 30's. I'm looking forward to reading and enjoying your posts, and I wish you much beauty and joy in the coming days. 💖💖💖
Wonderful to have a new friend to follow and engage with! See you around!
Thank you very much, Karen!
May the coming days be filled with countless savored moments. 💖💖💖