One reason I just love my blogging community is because of the support, encouragement, advice, and yes, even the needed kick in the ass we give each other.
The other day I decided to whine write about being stuck and not really knowing how to get unstuck. The advice I got was AWESOME.
Some highlights
“Listen to the voice who knows what you want.”
“Change can unfold slowly…”
“Journaling…“
“Create a plan and commit to the plan.”
“Small steps.“
“What you want also wants you.”
“Change your thoughts and you change your life.”
“Cultivate trust, resilience, and patience with the transition…” (Patience being the key word for me!)
“When you are ready there will be no obstacle in your way. You are just not ready yet.”
“Let Go of Your FEAR! You are getting in your own way” (Thanks for the kick in the arse Tess!!)
And this last piece from John at Women Like Me helped me re-frame. The seas parted, rain fell up, and a thousand light bulbs went off in my head.
“You don’t go to work to make a difference, you go to work to get on with your life.”
Exactly. Richard said the same thing to me the other night…only my ego RESISTED his words because by golly, I should make a difference at work. I’ve been attached to a thought, a false belief that has wrapped me around the axle for a few years. Today, I proudly proclaim,
It’s. No. Longer. Useful.
Work is a thing I do while I build a new structure that keeps me balanced inside and out.
I feel like a new woman today. Thanks to all of YOU!
I’m giving you cyber high five! WTG!
Hi Peggy – isn’t that great – fantastic news that you took on board what was happening .. and John’s comment making so much sense.
Good for you – and Ilove your phrase: Work is a thing I do while I build a new structure that keeps me balanced inside and out.
Go for it .. and good news that you’ve found your way .. Hilary
Hi Peggy! GREAT comments/advice/support! Ain’t no wonder you feel better about everything! That’s fantastic!
Hugs and giggles
suzen
Hi Peggy!
I’m glad you are unstuck–and I wish you the best as you navigate this new territory–and make your dreams your priority!!
xoxo, Jodi
Wow. Amazing insight. Thank you for sharing!
I will admit, my first thought was oh no Peggy is stuck. Maybe you were just resting?? So, I’m glad to see you’re on your way to “unstuck”. And I bet you will find some new challenge to share with us /engage us in our own growth.
Peggy, wow! “A new woman.” It doesn’t get much better than that. Sounds like you just walked through another door. Wonderful!
I heart my blog friends and this wonderful blog community I’m part of. To receive this kind of support and encouragement from people I’ve never met face to face is nothing short of humbling.
My deepest and heartfelt appreciation to you all!
xo
Peggy
We all have a choice. It is up to us what we want to make out of life.
You are absolutely correct! And isn’t it grand that our community helps each other see what we can’t see!
Peggy,
My ego resists Roger as well when I need his insights the most;) Glad I could help. I think the work this…it’s great to make a difference at work however I’m not attached to the idea.
When I have clients and they’re not meeting their goals instead of feeling I need to make a difference I think instead…at this point maybe I’m just planting, or watering seeds. And that ‘s a difference as well.
However I love that you’ve led it go. Woohoo!
I feel a lot lighter having let this go. I know it’s just a baby step and the ego will rear her ugly head, but now I have the right tools to change the channel and focus on getting on with the rest of my life! Thanks for being there and helping me see a new way!
Just read the Judy Garland quote and love it!
Richard and I used that quote in our wedding invitations…it’s so beautiful!
Oh Peggy, I am giggling with SuZen as an elephant comes to mind who stands there willingly feeling dominated and stopped by a mere piece of rope that is NOT holding it physically stukc either.
I so resonate with this; “I’ve been attached to a thought, a false belief that has wrapped me around the axle for a few years. ”
I too am caught in my own importance, I am trapped by my own ego, oh my, oh my.
Seeing myself as that elephant does hurt though, I feel so stupid to see it like that.
My Little Voice keeps saying that I am not like that elephant, that I am smarter like that but, Peggy you have shown me my own lipstick on MY teeth and I now can admit too; ” I sure have acted like that elephant, many a times.”
Peggy, now you can soar higher than you already do. Exciting and great to be in your company because as you fly, I am getting inspired.
Way to go Peggy, way to go.
Great Peggy! Support is one of my absolute favorite things about being a part of the blogging community. Objectivity is another. Those mantras are great. I may use some myself!
Peggy, I am so glad you received the support you needed! I’m sorry I wasn’t one of the encouraging voices for you in your previous post.
Lean on your community and they will hold you up so that they can lean on you sometime. Thank you for sharing your progress and congrats!