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completed 29 days!
Well, I have completed the 29 days! I was not so sure that I was capable of doing it because of my "illness". But.... YEAH.... I did. The many days in bed seemed to be the most meaningful (and difficult). I gave so many phone calls to people that I have not spoken to in a long, long time. I have also reconnected with one of my oldest, dearest, love, sole-mate of a friend.... one that I thought was lost in time and I was sure that we would never reconnect . And she called "ME" out of the blue. What a miracle! (One gift I think the Universe was giving to me! What a concept!)
It had been over three years since we had spoken. She lost her Mom, Dad, job, marriage, custody of her kids and house. She went through a drug addition and major depression too. She was homeless and phone-less and she went thru this at the same time that I was mad at her because of money and because I felt she was not reciprocating our friendship... not realizing the depth of muck she was in. Ya.... not so good.
I am eternally grateful for this experience. And it has put me in the mindset of continuing to give something every day, no matter how small. The best gift I gave was the gift to myself.... the gift of acceptance. That was a hard one too! I keep working on that daily. So Thanks Cami..... love, love your book and your beautiful soul!
It had been over three years since we had spoken. She lost her Mom, Dad, job, marriage, custody of her kids and house. She went through a drug addition and major depression too. She was homeless and phone-less and she went thru this at the same time that I was mad at her because of money and because I felt she was not reciprocating our friendship... not realizing the depth of muck she was in. Ya.... not so good.
I am eternally grateful for this experience. And it has put me in the mindset of continuing to give something every day, no matter how small. The best gift I gave was the gift to myself.... the gift of acceptance. That was a hard one too! I keep working on that daily. So Thanks Cami..... love, love your book and your beautiful soul!
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Comment by Lois55 wwt on July 28, 2010 at 4:30pm -
What a wonderful story, Alisa, so touching and really can be a wake-up-call. And by the way, congratulations on graduation, and hoping you continue into another round....take good care.
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Comment by Deb G on July 28, 2010 at 4:08pm -
Thank you Alisa for your honesty....and truly, you resonated with me, as with others I see here. Gentle reminders that people are all dealing with their own 'stuff' and the best gift to offer is kindness and willingness to remember it isn't always about me. A leader at a workshop gave Q-tips out to everyone with the reminder to 'quit-taking-it-personally'. Wow! Thanks again for sharing! Bless your renewed friendship!
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Comment by Mare on July 28, 2010 at 3:36pm
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Gosh Alisa, your blog brought tears to my eyes. I too had been holding some resentment towards a friend of mine because I couldn't understand why, after I moved, she seemed to ignore me. I found out just a few weeks ago that she has dementia and it has progressed quickly. I felt ashamed at myself for holding these negative feelings and here she was in trouble. We're all need to accept that we are human and not perfect. Congratulations on completing the first round. Will you be staying on for another. I sure hope so. It has been a joy communicating with you. xoxo
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on July 28, 2010 at 11:42am -
Happy Graduation Alisa! You have been giving to so many and wonderful gifts at that. I wish you the best always. Hope you will do another round with us! ;o)
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