OK, I'm not going to tell you of the latest struggles with my son, but suffice it say we've got them. That's a story, and there are other stories. Here's one: I do believe that all things can bring purpose, something that's going to teach us something, remind us, re-direct us, provide some sort of learning or awareness we didn't have before.
Just as the earth recycles itself, we follow this natural evolution, if we say yes to it, even though and because it can be very hard when you've experienced loving a child through their addiction. Let's not deny that or sugar coat it. It is hard. And hard and easier can co-exist. How? 1. Raising our awareness that life is going to move, with or without us. It's easier with our raised awareness and agreement, our intentional effort in the move. 2. Saying yes to the move, being moved, moving ourselves, taking 100% responsibility for being part of the move and doing our part. And hey, part of it is choosing to rest too, taking a break when you need it, saying no. It's allowing choices and paving a path for them to be illuminated so you can consider what choice is right for you at any given moment, in whatever circumstances present. 3. Choose Peace. There are many choices for you to incorporate into your life that can relieve your overwhelm and can bring you peace. I'm sure you're enacting some already, and I so admire you for it. Anything is worthy of acknowledging and giving it some gratitude, including YOU! I'll quickly note some steps you can take for your own peace path, as well as offer you more detail in this free guide: From Worry to Peace - Essential Steps to Empower Moms of Adult Children Struggling with Substance Abuse. Honestly, the guide can help anyone, but you're my people, so my heart is inspired by our shared experience and intentions. These are some of my go to steps all the time, all situations. So grateful for them! 1. Breathe 2. Self-Kindness 3. Feel It to Heal It 4. Reality Check 5. Gratitude Honestly, there are times in my life that I was anything but peace, I used to scream how much I need it. Yes, kind of ironic, but I really didn't know how to get peace, sustain it, or share it. That was actually the path to find the ways. That dear one just didn't know. Now she does, and with you we're going to walk this peace path together, yes? This path we did not choose, and we can choose to ease it by choosing and continually getting back on our own path of peace. It has saved my life, and I surely believe it contributes to any healing in my relationship with my son. When I'm at peace, my choices and inspiration present themselves, I don't have to work as hard. I can learn and practice loving with skills, it makes it so much easier than being at war within and with reality, and with my son. Not at peace, harder. At peace, makes the hard easier. It gets dicey, we are imperfect, and I choose PEACE. Thank you for joining me! Here's the guide again: From Worry to Peace - Essential Steps to Empower Moms of Adult Children Struggling with Substance Abuse. Love Wins Here! May Peace be with you and your family, Joanne If you'd like to share the guide with anyone else you'd think would benefit from it, please share the link below so they can get more ideas as we walk a peace path together. Thanks so much! https://joanne-richards.mykajabi.com/Worry-to-Peace
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