My late mil (mother-in-law) often used to start her sentences with ‘the main thing is’. Followed by what the main thing would be for that particular day.
A few years back I went through an experience that broke me. My children were both young, my daughter was one year and a bit. My husband was on a contract in Melbourne, and I was alone with my children in Johannesburg. I was alone.
I went through an experience that broke my soul. That changed how I think about things. How I see the world and people. And left me with a wound. On a deeper, more spiritual level. I was left floundering, pained, hurt, wounded.
I am still trying to heal that wound. I am still seeking validation outside of me. I am still looking to others to validate me. And I realized today I don’t need others to validate me. I don’t need to look outside myself. I don’t need to fulfill the expectations that others might have of me. I don’t need to fill shoes that others have decided I should fill.
And it so clearly came to mind, the main thing is:
I am me, and I am okay.
Having been through a similar experience when very young and been grateful for my faith ever since I really appreciated your post. Thanks.Anton
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Thank you for reading and sharing yours,
Anton x
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Precisely!
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Thank you, Ziggy! Xo
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You absolutely are!
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Thank you, quiall!
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💕💝💕
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Yes you are!
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Thank you, nananoyz! 💕💐💕
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Been there. It is through those experiences we grow, learn and become stronger. I am a better me for sure! Thanks for sharing. ❤️
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I am sorry, I missed this comment! Thank you. I hope you are well?
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It’s okay! You’re welcome & I am well 😊
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Life seems to take us to some very difficult places. Thank you for sharing this. Take care.
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Am so sorry, I missed this comment! I have only seen it now. Thank you for your kind words ❤
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I am happy that you are Okay!
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Thank you, John!
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You are very welcome, Vonita.
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We are also relieved to maybe borrow this phrase: I am means I am okay. So sorry you went through this and gave held this pain over quite some time, Vonita. hugs xo
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It hasn’t been obvious all the time, Robin, just something happened to put all in perspective. Hope you are having a good week! 🙂
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I appreciate how you say you hope we are having a good week. I think this is so kind and meaningful, Vonita. xoxo
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I am me, I am okay (cell phone took me and morphed it into “means”) oops.
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There you go… Let the Force awaken inside you. 😃😃😃
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Haha! Yes, let the Force awaken, Ompong! 🙂
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