Thanks so much for reading and commenting, and you’re welcome. I loved that blog post you did and felt it was timely. Your analogy for letting go as a way to let more in makes really good sense to me. That’s just how it happened. What I wanted was being blocked, so I can attest to the power of surrender in getting what we really (really!) want.
Love & joy to you!

Hi, Lisa!

I’m so sorry that cancer had to be the wake-up call, but nonetheless it seems like you’re in a good place to recognize awakeness (or awareness) no matter what, and I think that’s tremendous. Good for you, and thank you for inspiring me with your energy and strength. Thanks, too, for commenting.

Hi, Janice!

Addicted to blogging — I could see how that would happen. Just today I slept in a little bit and then felt guilty because I have blog comments to respond to, and posts to write, and comments to leave! Your mention of the range of emotions is so interesting. I’ve been there in small ways, and I have to believe we all have. But for you to face it as an extension of ego’s wants or addictive tendencies is pretty intriguing to me. I hope you’ll write about that at some point. I’d love to read it. Thanks for being here!
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A desire quietly evolved over the last number of months: to leave Dublin and move to the West of Ireland. It’s a subset of my Big Dream: to buy a big georgian country house and run a retreat centre from it. I can’t afford that dream yet, but as Mike …

My gosh, first of all, my heart goes out to you. I’m so sorry about what you and your husband are going through. I’m sending lots of love and peaceful energy to both of you. Sometimes there are situations in life that I know I’ve felt overwhelmed with, and wondered (or asked to the Powers that Be): “Why is this happening?” I’m learning more and more that our greatest challenges in life bring about our biggest evolutions, forcing us to grow. It sounds like you know that, which I give you so much credit for.
As for dreams, letting your creativity shine is really huge in my eyes. Trusting that no matter who you are or what you put out there, it’s all good. God doesn’t make mistakes, and in you, he saw a masterpiece that needed time on earth. I believe you’re here to teach all of us how to bring out our own inner creator, and to love ourselves and others more deeply along the way.
I think you’re an incredibly strong, inspirational woman with a heart as big as the sun! Whenever I read your comments I feel a sense of lightness in my own energy — gratitude for such truth and positivity, which you always share so freely. ( * bow * ) Thank you, Wendy.

Hi, Jillian!

I’m not sure why my own mind likes to complicate things, but it really does. It’s a drama queen, I’m fairly certain! Thank you for taking time to read and comment on this post; and of course, I love your blog! It brings me joy to read it. I hope your weekend’s been a great one so far.

Hi, Mama Zen!

And Wow back at you! (smile)
Happy Sunday!
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Your cure was so simple as the basic elements of life usually are. Why do we complicate things so?

Thank you for sharing and as always, thank you for your meaningful comments on my website.
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Have I manifested my dreams? No — I think I’m having nightmares. My world crashed 7 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with COPD. He’s still very sick, on oxygen and cannot leave the house. Our life as we knew it came crashing down. Oh, I know, we’re not alone. There are many others facing difficult challenges. And over those 7 years I have evolved tremendously. Blogging has helped me to grow and change. To learn to see the “real person” in the mirror. To start on the pathway of trusting my creativity. Trusting my creativity? What the heck does that mean? Not being afraid to be creative. Not worrying that somebody else will hate what I do. Putting myself out there. I still have a looooooong way to go. But by surrendering to our circumstances (we certainly can’t change things) I am feeling more open and joyful. I truly believe in “everything is as it should be” even though sometimes thats a very very difficult place.
So what about my dreams? Don’t know how I got here. I can’t see how I dreamed up this situation, but I hope to dream my way out.

Thanks for a thoughtful and honest post.
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Thank you for your incredibly kind words. I believe you’re right that surrender opens us to the healing powers of the Universe. It’s certainly been my experience, and I’m so grateful for your good energy on this post. Blessings & joy to you!

Hi, Jennifer!

Gracious, thank you for your good thoughts and support; they touched my heart! I’m so honored by what you said… I wish for everyone that they can surrender when they need to, and have an open, accepting heart that takes in the beauty of the Universe on a daily basis.
I’m a big fan of The Bold Life — I’ll have to go back and look for that post. It may have been written before I discovered her great blog.
Lots of joy to you!
.-= Megan “JoyGirl!” Bord´s Last Fabulous Post ..It’s a Jungle Out There =-.

I’m so happy for you now. I wish you all the best.
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Lance — Thanks for letting Megan share her story on your site and for introducing her to us. I’m going to go visit her site right now:~)
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I like the way you put that, and definitely felt that it was an awakening to a much deeper part of myself. I’m so glad it happened when and how it did, too, especially since today I really feel free — for the first time, maybe, in my whole life.
Thank you for sharing such great support!

Hi, Sharmila (Jen)!

I love how you used the word “yield.” It has a nicer feel to it in my mind than surrender, even. Another phrase my friend uses is “making way.” The acceptance part is key, too.
I really resonated with what you described as being how we build our walls after going through past vulnerable experiences. I see so many times when I put yet another wall went up. No wonder surrendering seemed so difficult! I had a veritable fortress built around me. (smile)
“I enjoy the pure feeling of becoming who I really am.” YES! For me, too — that’s worth everything I’ve learned up until now. To be ME, in my purest form, is bliss.
Thank you for adding your love and positive energy to this post!

Hi, Peggy!

It makes me so happy to read your words (not the ones about blogging at work, but come on… Who doesn’t blog at work?!!). I honestly cannot imagine what it would be like to visualize the end of my life — or to sign paperwork giving instructions on what to do after I’m gone! Especially at such a young age, as you were. Whenever I read about your journey, just like with Zeenat, it stops me. I take stock and give thanks, not only that the friends I care about are okay now and living the life of their dreams (I’m so happy for you!), but that they’re able to share what they’ve learned with others. I am constantly learning from you, Peggy: how to be strong, graceful, funny, and wide open. Thank you!
PS — the party never ends over here at Lance’s blog, and you could never be too late!

Hi, Mike!

How great it is to read that you not only achieve your goals consistently, but that doing so brings about more you’d like to accomplish. The balance aspect is so important, and for me I’m learning how to add more “fun” things into my life so I feel more well-rounded. I spent many years being stuck in the doing mode of life, and for the first time ever I’m enjoying just “being.“
Thank you for lending your voice to this conversation and inspiring us through your accomplishments!
.-= Megan “JoyGirl!” Bord´s Last Fabulous Post ..It’s a Jungle Out There =-.