It’s ok

Today  was a lazy day. I wasn’t ready to deal with humans. And that’s ok only if I don’t do it too many days in a row.  It was rainy day, so I curled up on the couch to read the book “The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne.  She is also the author of the famous book “The Secret”.  It is a must read. It’s ok to give myself permission to be lazy. It’s ok for me to do absolutely nothing. I mean the Queen isn’t coming to visit any time soon. I understand some women feel like they have no time to do nothing. You should find the time to do that in your busy schedule.  Yes, I am retired and I can afford to do nothing. But, if you don’t find time to take care of you, who else will? Meditate in a quiet space for 5 – 10 minutes in the morning and realign yourself for the day. Get focused. Maybe at the end of the day you can do just do nothing. It’s ok. You can’t get fired from your job at home, you are their hero. But, you are your own hero. Don’t give up on yourself. Not today.  So know it is ok to do absolutely nothing.

 

Good morning sunshine! Today is another day in Paradise!! I mean Florida! Where are you from? I moved here in 2002. I want to say that I had no choice but, I did. Let’s just say it was dangerous for my well being to agree to move to Florida. Yes, I was in an abusive relationship. Did you see that I put “I was”.  I am grateful that the Universe aligned the stars so that I could get out. Details of what happened aren’t necessary. When it is said that “bruises go away”, they do. It’s the memories, the feelings that seem to linger in a person’s mind. There are so many types of abuse. Abuse is abuse.  It took me awhile to get myself back together. I sought help, received lots of love support from my family and friends. I never told my family and friends what was going on behind closed doors so they had no clue.  Some people thought I was being untruthful. Some people thought I deserved it. The thing is, I got out. It is hard to get out, I know but there is always a way if there is a will. 

I still had a flicker of will left inside me. The Universe aligned the stars for me to get out and get help. The thing is, today I have become a woman with no anger, resentment or self pity. I am a survivor. Two years after the abuse ended I got married to the man that saved my life. You see, he was one of the stars that was aligned. I had found a man that accepted me for who I am. I am beautiful, smart, creative, loving, caring, nurturing, love the sound of laughter. I can laugh today, even at myself. Lol. I am grateful. This man supported me through my recovery process. We had a good life. I say had because the Universe decided to make him shine in the sky with all the other stars.  

I’m sharing this with you because I know there might be someone out there that will read this and is in a situation that doesn’t feel like there is a way out. Find your flicker of will, of hope, of self love to get out. Please find that flicker within you. Peace, love and light. Susan

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me! This is my first post so bare with me. I am starting this blog because I started a new journey in life or a new phase. My life has been a roller coaster of experiences that turned into lessons. I am a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. But those are just titles. I have sacrificed myself along the way to people, places and things. Now it is time I really find out who I am, what is my purpose. I lost myself along the way and now it is time to rediscover myself.  I have not found a support system for women over 60 that is personal, loving and caring. To able to connect with women that would like to go on this journey with me through love and creativity. Let’s share together what you are doing to rediscover yourself either with yoga, readings, crafts, exercise, hobbies, etc. Will you join me?

“My life was not a hurricane, it was a divine storm. Shifting me to go another direction”

Author unknown.

My bucket list !!

So I have started a bucket list. Who knew?  Lol.  First thing was to start this blog. I wanted a place where women come together and share their bucket lists. Then, I want to learn pottery, sign language, go on a cruise, go on hikes (drag the grandbabies with me, lol). My dream vacation is a trip to Paris. Why? I have no clue but that is a childhood dream. Do my meditations on the beach and do yoga at sunrise. Go on road trips just to find quaint places and take pictures. That is my favorite hobby, photography. I have remember that life is a journey not a destination. I want to fall in love again.  There are no boundaries in life.  I want to create magical moments that energize me. Live a life of gratitude and love. What about you? Think about it for a minute. What would you love to do that you haven’t done …. yet?