Day 9 to 21?
Wow. How can this first cycle be almost over. Over the last few days, I have been trying to be honest and present with those around me. I have noticed that I feel better when I give consciously. Still working on receiving, which I have, but it involves some awareness that if I think I am not deserving, then I think I can't contribute, and then have nothing to give...so its one big circle, and most of the time that I have been giving, I haven't noticed because I am too busy distracted with not feeling worthy. This has been an amazing process. I have invited another long lost friend to lunch for this coming week, called up another last week. At a family event, it seemed we were all in helping mode for my aunt which I am not sure if I started it, or if someone else did, but we really have one of the funnest relaxing times in a while. I have noticed that I need to be able to receive gifts from my mother, and I do not know when or why it started that I couldn't...but its been going on a long long time. Its opened up a new dialogue for us. So far its been really cool.
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Comment by Dawn on November 15, 2009 at 3:20pm - it sounds like you have learned a great deal in a short time. i especially liked how you noticed that there was a disconnect between what you were thinking and what was actually going on. i will have to keep that in mind. a lot of us have discovered that each round seems to have a different lesson to teach us, it will be interesting to see if that happens for you too. Hugs, Dawn
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Comment by deb jolliff on November 15, 2009 at 1:36pm - So happy for you Kristina! Enjoy your relationship with your Mom! It's a gift in itself =o)
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