tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post3409395701415084013..comments2023-08-18T21:15:30.147-04:00Comments on Healing Morning: Clearing the roadHealing Morninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-58475621824277084582011-08-05T11:08:52.405-04:002011-08-05T11:08:52.405-04:00Hi Debra! You and I sound similar in mindset in th...Hi Debra! You and I sound similar in mindset in that we both are determined to delve deeply to pinpoint what is making us feel the way that we are. If I can understand it, then I can fix or adapt my behavior so that a level of comfort occurs. I've never been a fan of living in negative emotions. I think there's logic in feeling those feelings - as opposed to self-medicating or ignoring them - and processing them so we learn from them. That's the approach that works best for me. And there's a certain level of triumph that is experienced when you do the internal work and realize that, "Oh, yes, I used to be afraid of this, but now it is less than a grain of sand on the beach and has no power to harm me." I love that! And now I'm off to visit your world in return. :)<br /><br />Much love!<br /><br />DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-10435035674021095382011-08-05T01:06:15.514-04:002011-08-05T01:06:15.514-04:00It sounds like the “darkest before the dawn” condi...It sounds like the “darkest before the dawn” condition that you’re referring to here. <br /><br />I agree that we define ourselves by how we choose to react to any given set of circumstances. The one thing we don’t want to succumb to is the tendency to wallow in self-pity and live in woe-is-me-ville. <br /><br />My most recent post asks the question, what do you fear? I wondered how I was going to write about the day I had the emotional meltdown at Crabtree Valley. Then I realized that I needed to go inward and search the depths of my soul to discover the latent fears that had triggered the incident. It helped me to get over the road bump with grace and even beauty. Sublimation. <br /><br />I’m happy to hear that your life is producing good fruit dear Dawn. I hold my champagne glass up and say “Cheers!”Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-28489269292988303652011-08-03T12:32:51.912-04:002011-08-03T12:32:51.912-04:00Jyoti, thank you sweetheart! I'm still working...Jyoti, thank you sweetheart! I'm still working on clearing my personal road - I think that's a lifelong occupation for most of us. It made me smile to see your face and words here, so I'm off to visit you in return! :)<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-69930709030596762832011-08-03T08:39:45.577-04:002011-08-03T08:39:45.577-04:00Clearing the road.. the title itself speaks volume...Clearing the road.. the title itself speaks volumes of positiveness.. <br />Awesome read !!Jyoti Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794675170127168298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-80683752796279766882011-07-24T21:48:37.064-04:002011-07-24T21:48:37.064-04:00Mari, yes, it is often easier said than done! I h...Mari, yes, it is often easier said than done! I have gotten back to daily yoga as a result, and that helps me come back to mindfulness in a more efficient, self-aware manner. I'm excited for the good stuff that is approaching, and am looking at the clearing of the road right now as a blessing. :) Thank you for the great comment!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-37542973256906932292011-07-24T19:58:03.993-04:002011-07-24T19:58:03.993-04:00I'm happy to hear that you have some very posi...I'm happy to hear that you have some very positive events on the horizon. That's exciting! I always try to remind myself that life is a journey and going with the ebb and flow is the point - at least in my mind. But often easier said than done.Mari Sterling Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232646172657479932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-1978333906126435162011-07-24T17:22:27.367-04:002011-07-24T17:22:27.367-04:00Sulekkha, such strong truths you wrote here! Hope ...Sulekkha, such strong truths you wrote here! Hope is essential, I agree. I rarely lose sight of the fact that most bumps in the road are temporary; I just find it curious how they seem to hit right before good things begin to manifest. I'm all for clearing the road to allow that manifesting to set in that much more quickly. I always enjoy your thoughts, so thank you for visiting today. :)<br /><br />Namaste',<br /><br />DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-84141737484896471902011-07-24T14:32:51.693-04:002011-07-24T14:32:51.693-04:00Most of us get scared when things don't go acc...Most of us get scared when things don't go according to plan or when life throws a curve ball, but if we keep looking ahead past the little bumps we will see a bright and happy future. The sun does come out after a while and dispels gloomy clouds, one shouldn't give up hope. Lovely post...sulekkhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06022718430683943561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-53192598787613087302011-07-23T13:13:08.703-04:002011-07-23T13:13:08.703-04:00Deanne, I love your comments & thoughts on thi...Deanne, I love your comments & thoughts on this topic! Letting go of expectations is such a good approach. We do tend to want to wrestle reality into our own little neatly packaged idea of what Life "should" be, don't we. The discipline of being open to all possibilities is one that I do my best to embrace. And as you said, if it doesn't work, dump it out and move forward! Thanks so much for the visit, sweet girl!<br /><br />Much love in return,<br /><br />DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-24707494679716780102011-07-23T01:49:15.371-04:002011-07-23T01:49:15.371-04:00I am glad things are looking up and your coping sk...I am glad things are looking up and your coping skills are intact. Breathing always helps me too. I cross one bridge at a time these days and am getting pretty good at staying in the now.<br /><br />I have found that letting go of expectations has worked miracles for me because what seems to be showing up with out me preconceiving it in my mind has been so much better than anything I could have dreamed. I am just an open vessel these days and what ever shows up shows up. If I don't like it I dump it out and move on!<br /><br />Lots of love to you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808121507404241234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-43588846444763943882011-07-23T00:56:42.513-04:002011-07-23T00:56:42.513-04:00Cath, funny that you used that particular phrase. ...Cath, funny that you used that particular phrase. I wrote a post a couple weeks ago called, "It's Temporary" that expounds on that very concept. It's definitely a good mantra to repeat to ourselves when those annoying bumps in the road jump up to meet us. And one day, we wake up, go through our day and suddenly, it really IS better, and the bumps in the road have smoothed out. I'm focusing on that thought with all my heart right now. Thanks so much for visiting! :)<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-21361355725206635002011-07-23T00:53:51.418-04:002011-07-23T00:53:51.418-04:00Hey Dave! You know, today was truly unpleasant. I&...Hey Dave! You know, today was truly unpleasant. I'm not going to lie. It gave me a series of hits that scared the fool out of me & had me sincerely worried on a couple of levels. I knew, though, that if I didn't immediately get a handle on the negative emotions that it would spiral out of control & turn into a huge monster in my head. So, I wrote it out & got some perspective on it in the process. I guess it's just that natural ebb & flow of Life, and some of the comments on this post have been so valuable to contemplate. It was worth baring my own angst to get some good conversation going! Thanks, as always, for visiting & leaving another great comment to the thread here.<br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-25623598480440403572011-07-23T00:50:31.751-04:002011-07-23T00:50:31.751-04:00Whenever I hit bumps in the road of my life, I rep...Whenever I hit bumps in the road of my life, I repeat to myself "this too, shall pass". It doesn't prevent the bump, but helps to remind me that bump is temporary. Very thought provoking post. Thanks Dawn!<br /><br />~cath xo<br />Twitter @jonesbabiecathy joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829421153829081513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-72506594538163460342011-07-23T00:40:29.421-04:002011-07-23T00:40:29.421-04:00What a wonderful perspective, Dawnie! I'm glad...What a wonderful perspective, Dawnie! I'm glad things are looking up for you both professionally and personally, and this is a great way to look at those things that still get in the way.<br /><br />I think I've had a bit of that in the last few weeks, though some are bigger than others.<br /><br />It's good to be back, and it's good to read another uplifting post by one of my best blogging friends.<br /><br />Love ya!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722667383694168074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-83686959122736186172011-07-22T22:59:33.325-04:002011-07-22T22:59:33.325-04:00P.S. To Just Another Thought Online, I just visite...P.S. To Just Another Thought Online, I just visited your blog but there's not an option to leave comments anywhere that I could find. I'm not sure if that's intentional or not, but I did look & wasn't able to find anything to click to leave a comment.Healing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-43378974517813027162011-07-22T22:53:56.519-04:002011-07-22T22:53:56.519-04:00Just Another Thought Online, I have read that quot...Just Another Thought Online, I have read that quote of Einstein's many times over the years & it never fails to make me smile, as it is a very apt common point to ponder. Your final comment, "Roadblocks are often opportunities in themselves!" is another strong truth! The conscious shifting of how we choose to view any given set of circumstances & then how we choose to react to them is where we grow, I think. Thank you so much for your thoughts & for visiting!<br /><br />Hi Jo! I'm glad this post had merit for you. I've found that when I'm wrestling with something, if I share my thoughts in writing, quite often others are going through similar challenges. It helps just to know we're not alone in that regard. Your words are so true...."everything passes & nothing is forever". I'm focusing on that very mindset & working hard to breathe through the doubts & worries. I appreciate you taking time to offer your thoughts & spread some of your own sunshine. :)<br /><br />Namaste' to you both,<br /><br />DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-14346095376759570882011-07-22T22:07:47.104-04:002011-07-22T22:07:47.104-04:00Hi Dawn....I think all of us can really identify w...Hi Dawn....I think all of us can really identify with your post today. Personally, as one dealing with adversity on a pretty regular basis, because of various family members behaviors....I can honestly say that I have developed this philosophy....."Embrace the Journey". Everything passes and NOTHING IS FOREVER. That is just the ebb and flow of life.<br /><br />Glad I stopped by today,<br /><br />JoMy Grama's Soulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114089036939629527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-18866724596332629792011-07-22T21:58:08.134-04:002011-07-22T21:58:08.134-04:00You are right to try to deal with the fear and mov...You are right to try to deal with the fear and move forward. One of the common struggles in life is success comes with challenges before, during, and after. <br /><br />I always remind myself of this by one of my favorite quotes from Albert Einstein, "Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics; I can assure you that mine are still greater."<br /><br />Roadblocks are often opportunities in themselves!Mathspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730824813541587080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-59440281179450182262011-07-22T16:32:58.410-04:002011-07-22T16:32:58.410-04:00Janie, isn't that the God's honest truth? ...Janie, isn't that the God's honest truth? Wisdom really is simple when we look at it with clear eyes. It's rarely simple to LIVE the truth of it, though. I'm working hard to not let the fear-based side of it win. As usual, I found that writing it out of my heart made a big difference. Thank you for visiting! <3<br /><br />~ DawnieHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-55388588875559790712011-07-22T15:59:52.143-04:002011-07-22T15:59:52.143-04:00choosing to embrace sounds so simple, yet i find i...choosing to embrace sounds so simple, yet i find it to be rather frightening at times, but yields such good results. love this dawnie.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865495431494792336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-41699409341602798652011-07-22T15:40:53.182-04:002011-07-22T15:40:53.182-04:00Nicole, what a wonderful thing to see your name he...Nicole, what a wonderful thing to see your name here! I love you, honey, and appreciate you visiting and leaving a comment. It's always so cool to know family reads my writing occasionally. :) I'll be okay - and your comment boils it all down to the best approach of all. Acceptance & a calm heart really are powerful tools. <br /><br />Loving you twice!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-48541018331610693862011-07-22T15:29:59.819-04:002011-07-22T15:29:59.819-04:00"That which does not kill us, makes us strong..."That which does not kill us, makes us stronger..." Great blog, cuz!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640722507124081651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-58886635454248415752011-07-22T15:27:17.433-04:002011-07-22T15:27:17.433-04:00Savira, that's such a powerful way to shift ou...Savira, that's such a powerful way to shift our thinking, yes?! I love the way you think, and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic. I think it's one that we all wrestle with daily, and we end up getting in our own way a LOT as a result. <br /><br />Much love to you!<br /><br />~ DawnHealing Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236609802381940498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1871303039116532788.post-87588875684373080462011-07-22T15:09:07.862-04:002011-07-22T15:09:07.862-04:00I keep reminding myself that it is the present jou...I keep reminding myself that it is the present journey that is telling me something .... the destination will come....I may forget what I have picked up on the way if I was to focus too much on the result....Savira Guptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17463773284421101573noreply@blogger.com