Now...don't be thrown off by the title...I'm not saying I don't need or want other people on this journey with me. But its kind of a theme in my life lately. Breaking out of the need to please everyone else and focus a little on me. It's really hard for a people pleaser to be selfish.
One of my favorite singers is Sara Groves: She has a song called, "This Journey is My Own"
When I stand before the Lord, I’ll be standing alone
This journey is my own
Still I want man’s advice, and I need man’s approval
This journey is my own
Why would I want to live for man, and pay the highest price
What does it mean to gain a whole world, only to lose my life
So much of what I do is to make a good impression
This journey is my own
And so much of what I say is to make myself look better
But this journey is my own
And why would I want to live for man, and pay the highest price
And what does it mean to gain a whole world, only to lose my life
And I have never felt relief like I feel it right now
This journey is my own
Cuz trying to please the world, it was breaking me down
It was breaking me down
And now I live and I breathe for an audience of one
Now I live and I breathe for an audience of one
Now I live and I breathe for an audience of one
Cuz I know this journey is my own
And why would I want to live for man, and pay the highest price
And what does it mean to gain a whole world, only to lose my life
And you can live for someone else, and it will only bring you pain
I can’t even judge myself, only the Lord can say, ‘Well done.’
Oh, this journey is my own
This song has been constantly running through my head the past week.
I know I have not been around as much as I was. Not posting everyday. There will be a time where I will get back into that routine. The past couple of weeks have been some of those "monumental" life moments kind of weeks. I feel like life NEVER slows down. Some people prefer it that way...not me. Trying to find the balance to work, social, personal life has proven to be difficult for me lately. Not to mention my divorce being filed a few days ago, trying to sort through things, friends visiting (which I have loved), Upward Season Coming to a close, and on top of it being diagnosed with a sinus infection today which has me feeling wiped out.
So many of you have emailed me and told me what the blogs have meant to you to have on a daily basis. I hope to be able to provide that again. In the meantime...thank you for encouraging me on the hard days when its easier to give up. Reading about so many of you losing weight and hitting the gym on a consistent basis, does challenge me.
So...I pose this question because I need it right now...
What are your favorite stress relievers? Any suggestions on how to relax in the midst of craziness?
Love you all. Keep truckin, and I'll be running back along side of you shortly.
Morgan
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I went to yoga last night and it was great! Crocheting/knitting is a great stress reliever for me.
Yoga also helps me. Cross stitching, scrapbooking, or just listening to soft music. Good Luck!!
Just started yoga and love it. Try watching "Bruce Almighty" and imagine yourself as "Bruce. I usually learn a thing or two...and a few laughs can never hurt.
i hear massages are GREAT! you should look into that. i know someone if you can't find anyone. free massage w/ the price of a plane ticket :)
Don't laugh at this one - but I play Mario Bros. on the Wii! I'm not a video game person at all, so when I play that I can't think about ANYTHING else because I'm so bad I have to concentrate! lol... it is a great stress reliever for me and gets my mind off anything that's been nagging.
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