As i wind down to the end of my flying e-course, i thought it might finally be time to post some of my favorite things that i've been meaning to share, and somehow just haven't gotten around to it yet. Sometimes i feel like i have so much to say and share, and then i end up not sharing at all ~ silliness. Perhaps, this is my first in a series of a "few of my favorite things".
It was incredibly hard to even choose which photo to share with you that would best represent how i feel. As my journey in pursuing my dream continues, my list of goals grows and there just seems to be a million things with so much as they say "on my plate" that i didn't get to yet. When all things pressing, i find the need to remind myself that i am just doing the best i can and that i need to be kind to myself. Honestly, it takes practice of trusting that i am enough (a self-kindness collaborative by Tracey Clark) and that i am loved.
One thing i know for sure is, it's nice to be surrounded by inspiring stories.
Even thought life still has a life of its own and even though uncertainly can feel a little intimating and even though dreams haven't fully bloom, it can feel more than frustrating and even devastating. Hearing these inspiring stories calm me down and reaffirms me that i am not alone in my overwhelm and in my celebrations. So. Very. Nice.
Oh yes....i am enough.
Love to you and yours.
What a fantastic link Jacqueline - I love it, it really speaks to how I am feeling at the moment - Thank you xx
Posted by: Mousy Brown | July 06, 2010 at 05:07 PM
Life really is about the journey, about striving and reaching and dreaming. What fun would it be if we always reached every dream or accomplished every goal. I agree with Tracey Clark that we all have two sides to our personalities, sometimes they conflict and sometimes they are in synch. Great thoughts to consider today!
Posted by: Terriaw | July 06, 2010 at 08:20 PM
hi sweet friend, the biggest thing I have learned from this fabulous e-course iS that if you have no one to encourage and celebrate with you-it means NOTHING!
Posted by: robin norgren | July 06, 2010 at 10:02 PM
This post makes my heart sing too, as its essence is much about where I am at at the moment too as I contemplate some changes ahead, new creative endeavors, some dreams not coming true, being content with what is... a lot to think about! You have a great wisdom about you, Jacqueline... I always love and gain great insights form what you share here--thank you, my friend. :o) Keep dreaming... ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | July 06, 2010 at 10:12 PM
ok...off to check this out right now...sounds like something I need to hear.
Hugs my friend...thanks for this today..you do have great wisdom! xoxoxoxo
Posted by: koralee | July 06, 2010 at 10:47 PM
i think we all need daily reminders of this message jacqueline. there are days when i feel like i am ever so slowly just chipping away at my dreams. we have to celebrate every victory and keep going every time we fall. :)
Posted by: Wendy Brightbill | July 06, 2010 at 11:27 PM
Yes, YOU ARE ENOUGH!! totally with you on the overwhelm end Jacqueline. baby steps are what I am taking but you know they do truly add up.
hugs,
dana
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | July 07, 2010 at 12:44 AM
Something I really needed to hear today, I love this. Thanks for sharing this!
Posted by: Amber | July 07, 2010 at 03:41 AM
I struggle with that enough-thing a lot. ;-) HUGS!!
Posted by: Stina | July 07, 2010 at 03:53 AM
yes, i love hearing other's stories too. and no, you're not alone! :)
Posted by: kerri | July 07, 2010 at 05:18 AM
True, true and true. Somehow I am going to get out the post that's been stewing in my head for a couple of days.
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Posted by: Paula Joerling | July 07, 2010 at 06:11 AM
You're more than enough and worth every single 'time' you spend on whatever it is ! You were born 100% worthy and it will never change ! =)
Posted by: Sung-Hee (Regina) Hong | July 07, 2010 at 09:58 AM
Your post is as sweet as you dear Jacqueline. Rest assure you are more than enough. As you say, its is so amazing being surronded with so many inspiring souls and you are an important part of them. Today I was having a conversation with my son Cristian regarding this experience. I was always looking for the right connections and couldn't found them because I was not "hearing" the call of my inner self. As Kelly said is important to be true to ourselfs. I feel that I am doing that now. Thank you for being so kind! I know you will continue finding your right path. Keep following your dreams while you "Enjoy the Ride" ♥♥
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 07, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Thanks for commenting on my blog. I love yours! I'm definitely going to be a follower! Thanks for your support
Posted by: Carrie Schmitt | July 07, 2010 at 09:40 PM
Oh, very cool. I agree, self-affirmation is so, so important, we get all caught up in comparing ourselves to others, celebrities and otherwise, we forget that we are all unique and beautiful in our own right! XO!
Posted by: shari @ little blue deer | July 07, 2010 at 09:58 PM
What a beautiful and inspiring post!!!
And dear sweet Jacqueline you are one of the winners in my Pay It Forward giveaway so if you would let me have your full name and address I'll get your package to you soon!
*hugs*
Em xxx
Posted by: Emma | July 07, 2010 at 11:16 PM
Hi liebe Jacqueline, must check it out right away. Hope your week is lovely so far.
Lots of Love xxx Ein toller Tag! xxx
Posted by: ~*~saskia~*~ | July 07, 2010 at 11:46 PM
how wonderful, dear! thanks for sharing.
xo Alison
Posted by: and flowers pick themselves | July 08, 2010 at 02:29 AM
Great post Jacqueline. I constantly need to remind myself this, as I have so many things I want to do and share, but never enough time to do, so I become frustrated with myself… Wonderful workds of reminder!
Posted by: fresh365 | July 08, 2010 at 05:08 AM
Thank you for sharing this. It is PERFECT! And thank you SO MUCH for the lovely comment on my blog!! ♥♥♥♥♥
Posted by: Michele from Pipi La La | July 08, 2010 at 05:43 AM
You are enough. We are all enough. Excellent post.
Posted by: Shalet | July 08, 2010 at 11:22 AM
Beautiful.
When I try to encourage my girls, I don't put demands on them, I just ask them "Did you do your best?" When you say that, and know that you've tried, there's nothing else to do but be satisfied and accepting that we're all unique.
Thanks for the great link.
Posted by: Tamdoll | July 08, 2010 at 11:31 AM
What a lovely inspiring post! And so true. There is a saying that goes like this: "you have to love yourself before you can love anyone else", or something like that. I always tell my kids this one. Lots of love to you!
Posted by: Pinktulipza | July 08, 2010 at 03:15 PM
Great post! Thanks for sharing the link with us :)
Posted by: Little Brown Rabbit | July 08, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Yes, yes, Me, you, and everyone is enough!Was reading a book about how everything is a paradox, that we always aspire to be more but at d same time we are enough. And that the world's power resides within all of us, we just need to access it by trusting it!
Thanks Jacqueline, you're a wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Eva Diva | July 08, 2010 at 11:25 PM