I realized I was ignoring my inner wisdom, my intuition which was telling me (in a small voice) that I needed to take care of me. I needed to put my health and happiness first as an act of self-love and respect. I was in denial that I was miserable in my marriage.
Read MoreWell, here we are in 2021 and what has changed? Were you, like so many, praying and hoping 2021 would bring us freedom from the pandemic and all that it entails? Were you, like so many, thinking: A New Year? A New Start? Were you hoping to get out and eat in a restaurant again? Hug family and friends? Travel to far-away places?
Read MoreThis morning as I was watching my very active puppy attempting to herd or control all the birds who fly over our yard (she is especially tormented by crows), I began to contemplate chaos and the need to control it.
I have been feeling the chaos in the world and have felt frustrated at not being able to control it or put some order and balance to it. Chaos to me feels like an eruption of burnt popcorn that disappoints our anticipation of delicious comfort. Chaos destroys what we are comfortable with. It shatters ideas of order and possibly our feelings of Peace.
Read MoreDo you have a destination in life? Do you even know where you are going? What if the road never ends? Then what? Do you have the patience and the perseverance to continue?
Looking for some guidance or assistance? I encourage you to listen to one of my podcasts, “Empowering Chats With Susan Burrell”. They are thought provoking and inspirational, giving you a shot in the arm (sorry ;) of empowerment to keep going on your journey.
Read MoreHow often do you look for inner guidance? How often are you seeking an affirmation that you are on the right track? Or when you feel lost or stuck, you look for a sign that will guide you to your next step? We often see signs or synchronicities as a GPS signal from the Unknown that we are supposed to take this road or make this decision. I find that when I am in the flow of Life, my next step will reveal itself in an organic way. Yet I have to be aware to see or hear that inner guidance.
Read MoreI am going along with my life, learning to enjoy who I am and just being present with myself, when to my surprise, I get tripped up by guilt and shame.
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