August, 2020 - IntrovertAwakenings

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Happy pre-weekend, otherwise known as Friday morning! Music has always been a huge part of my worship life, my everyday life, and my overall creative process. Music speaks in a way that can’t be compared to anything else. Once the poetry of the words get mixed in with a good beat, a soulful rhythm, a harmonious angelic sound,….well, once that happens it has the potential to become pure Soul Magic! 📻 🕯

Today’s Song:

https://youtu.be/qt_OkgSOrkU –The Prayer by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dion, beyond inspiring in such a simple and beautiful way! This is one of my foundational “positive energy” filled songs!

A lot of personal healing, and just really good, and bad memories become real again with a few bars of a well-known tune. My goal here is to share some of my favorites with you all. I’m telling you, without writing for the past 30 years I’m full and overflowing with ideas, stories, lyrics, poems,….📚 🎼

Just putting some of it to page now is so healing; Goosebumps and tears kind of healing, or just dance like nobody’s watching kind of healing! ❤️ Feel free to share a favorite too, whether it’s today’s favorite, an all time “best of the best”, or one that provokes so much memory and creativity for you. Music is such a gateway to heal from the inside out,…and for really feeling our true emotions.

Warning,….my favorites are all over the place in genres and styles. I’ll try to share what each song means to me also, what it brings to my space. Thanks for being here, and please share your favorites too! I promise, it’s a nice way to kick off the weekend! 💜✨

I’m involved in a few animal therapy programs locally and nationally that continue to amaze me! A top favorite inspiration is The Herd Institute, founded and managed by a passionate, loving, and incredibly educated leader, Dr. Veronica Lac. Thanks to her permission, I’m excited to introduce her therapeutic horse program. After volunteering with her for a few years at a local stable she left me in amazement at what an enormous effect these strong and loving creatures have to offer us all.

https://herdinstitute.com/

So much I can say about this wonderful program, and that’s the future plan! We didn’t even get started talking about the therapy certification programs or the national hands on conferences and retreats! More to come,….

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After experiencing life altering trauma and abuse first hand, everything changed, not my love of animals though; I’ve always had that with me. Memories of adopting every stray cat in the neighborhood and receiving their latest kill as a gift,… 😳 Well? Comical times when they’d start to bicker over who got the prime spot in front of our door. Cat Fight!

Thankfully I’ve been blessed to have some amazingly loving and strong people in my life who have shown me the healing that comes naturally through our animals, and nature overall. The relaxation and crazy fun our animals can bring to us is irreplaceable.

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Thanks so much for stopping by! Love and Healing thoughts to all of you. 💜✨

Oh if wishes were flowers!!! If we slow down and try to remember the first time we heard about a “Wish Flower”,…..or if today is your first time hearing a Dandelion gone to seed called this? There’s no childhood feeling quite as magical and creative as blowing the big magical powdery puff ball all over the place,….and then the joy in looking for another one!

I first heard about Bob Perk’s amazing book during a Sunday morning service. Mr. Charles Jones read the intro section to us, and I was blown away; Goosebumps, tears, and just that warm really alive feeling.

I wish you enough Sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough Rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough Pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough Gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough Loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough “Hellos” to get you through the final “Good-bye.”

Definitely want to share this with you all! It’s a book I’ve passed on to a lot of friends, just because I got the “nuge” to.

Happy Tuesday! 💜✨

Where does such a strong, intense desire to live come from; and not just to live, but to live fully, passionately, with happiness and meaning? It’s different for all of us, but deep down I honestly believe God plants this seed in all of us, some just get buried deep, or damaged more than others. It’s that plan he has for our lives, and more importantly, our gift that’s unique to us.

We are ALL given a gift to share, and after reading thousands of books, slowing my mind down with mediation and prayer, and med’s,….(let’s save that one for another time, required but not wanted),…..the Depression busters that were implemented started to work! The work is crazy hard but the clouds are actually starting to clear up. I’m starting to see some real reason and purpose as to why I’m still here.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m dealing with daily anxiety attacks and chronic pain that make me want to curl up and cry. So today, instead of focusing on the 9 out of 10 emotional and physical problems going on, I’m choosing to see the (1) that isn’t with me daily anymore, the depression.

During my devotions this morning, I prayed that my words would come from the right place in my heart, that they would be honest, sincere, and with the intent to share some amazing inspirational resources I’ve found over the past ten years.

TOP (3) Life changers for beating daily depression; Books that I can’t say enough good things about!!

1). Left to Tell, by Immaculee Ilibagiza, a survivor of the Rwandan Holocaust. The horrors of seeing her life completely ripped apart, and the grace and healing she’s gone through since. https://www.immaculee.com/products/left-to-tell-by-immaculee-signed

2). Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, who also wrote the awesome SeaBiscuit true story. Unbroken is the true story of Louis Zamperini who survived POW camp in WWII, and many other events. https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/unbroken-laura-hillenbrand/1100045446

3.) The top five regrets of the dying, by the amazingly inspirational Bronnie Ware. This true story follows her through her days as a hospice aide in private homes. LIFE changing words in this one! This book should be a “coming of age” requirement for everyone to read. She has amazing social platforms on Instagram and Facebook also. Her newsletter is full of eye popping colors and deep loving words. https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/

#healing #depression #bloggerstribe #fibro

I write all this knowing I’m not solving world hunger or bringing peace to all lands; but I’m hoping that you’ll check these resources out sometime soon. They’ve changed my life! Like I said, I’m not a medical expert, but I do know first hand what 30 years of depression feels like, all the highs and the lows of it. Now that I’m two years into my treatment and recovery journey I can clearly see what an impact these true stories had on my life.

Depression doesn’t live here anymore! Anxiety is punching now,….but I’m working on it.

Love and Peace! Thank you so much for stopping by. 💜✨

No words really needed for this pretty one!!! ❤️🐾 But if I had to find a few,….

Unconditional Love!

Sweetest eyes ever,…just try saying no to this one. I do, but it’s never easy! 😳

Bestest morning yoga buddy around! Down dog is her specialty. 🐾 Yes, “bestest” is my new made up word for the day! Used to be my teenage tradition to figure out at least one new word a day. 😅

All around natural calming therapy dog, not “officially” but to me Ms Gracie is all that, and then some!

Happy Friday! Have a blessed and beautiful weekend. 💜✨

IntrovertAwakenings

My journey on the Path less traveled. Introverted survivor of childhood abuse using writing to “Bring on the thriving!” A little lopsided sometimes, stubborn, but smart enough to know it’s time to truly heal! 🙏🏻❤️

Monthly Archives: August 2020

Friday’s Musical Library – an appreciation of music that crosses all genres, timeframes, and stereotypical expectations. Song choices straight from the heart to prep for the weekend!

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Life changing therapeutic horseback riding and relationship lessons! Special Feature – The Herd Institute. (Resubmitted version of my original post that got all kinds of mixed up during my computer issues week).

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Wish Flowers and the Power behind the Magic of our Creativity and Love. ✨🧚🏻‍♂️ ❤️

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Real Life Depression busters!! 📚 The Books that hit you right where you need it,….the daily perspective department. (Disclaimer – I’m not a licensed counselor or physician, but I’ve lived it for 30 years and it worked for me).

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Personal Rx to help reduce #Anxiety levels! ❤️ Best morning routine pal ever. 🐶

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