January, 7th, 2023 – Crown Point, San Diego
The month of January is almost over. My focus for this month has been to move from the stagnation I was in. I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting, making plans, and applying action toward a more sustainable future for myself. Dr. Duvall, my therapist, feels like a cheerleader. She and I are finally tackling some of the heavy stuff that up to now has been too much for me to even think about. It is heavy but the load is getting lighter the more I talk about it and sit with the feelings that accompany a story like mine.
I’m short on time but here are some of these month’s wins:
*I took my MBLEx, 20 years after completing my program and I passed! Heck yah!
*I started a Dreamworks class with this wonderful instructor. I haven’t been able to recall my dreams much since my son died but her tips and tricks are helping with that. I need to come back and make an entry about this class. For now, I’ll say that this class is profound and the best gift that I have ever given myself. I look forward to the next six weeks of tools and learning.
*My pack and I are all in therapy and tending to our health the best we have in a long, long time. Living life has never been my forte but since I’m here, I may as well make the best of it and there is nothing better than being healthy and moving freely in my own body. Health and fitness are a big goal for this quarter!
*I am learning to run a coffee cart!!! A dream of mine is to have my own cart and I’m finally taking action toward that goal by volunteering at this awesome community space. Today was day one and I am already so grateful for the people I’ve met and the opportunity to get closer to my aspirations.
There are still many struggles carrying into next month but I feel confident that in time those too will dissipate. So, what are some of the struggles you overcame in the past month? Tell me about some of your wins!