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Some random thoughts from today<\/span><\/p>\n

Before MRI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve been on a spiritual journey lately (well, okay, always, but it\u2019s more fruitful and pointed lately) and I feel like I\u2019m touching the cloak of the Divine.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small thinking will keep me small.<\/span><\/p>\n

In choosing to think big and bold, I am expanding my capacity for Life. It can be scary to think this way and many parts of me want to run back to the security I know, to run back to \u201cthen\u201d, to old ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, truth of the matter is – security is an illusion. Everything is always changing. I am always changing. The science of Neuroplasticity reveals that every conversation, every experience rewires my brain bit by bit. I will be a different version of myself by the time I finish writing this post.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stop for a moment. Think: Do I want to be the same as I was \u201cthen\u201d? Disconnected from my soul? Slave to the hustle?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been given wings so I don\u2019t have to run back to my old life. I can SOAR.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

This is SCARY (but i am brave).
\n<\/span>And LIBERATING
\n<\/span>And, yes, often confusing (there is no road map).<\/span><\/p>\n

Oh voice of Wisdom guide me. Hold me. Oh hold me. And please God heal me. I welcome you to heal me. (1)<\/span><\/p>\n

This is my REMAKING<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

——–<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

After MRI<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dare I say that I enjoyed my MRI today? (not the drive there, I could have done without that)<\/span><\/p>\n

During my MRI I practiced mindfulness, tuning in to how each area of my body felt and actively relaxing each part. I practiced positive self-talk, reminding myself of my courage and capacity. I pretended I was in a Floatation Therapy bath (it was nice, maybe I should try the real thing sometime). And I prayerfully visualized my brain healing.<\/span><\/p>\n

I can\u2019t believe how quickly my MRI went, I wasn\u2019t quite ready to leave and walked out of there very chipper and relaxed. \u201cHave a great day!\u201d I earnestly remarked to the technician, flashing her a bright smile.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today is a good day!<\/strong><\/p>\n

xo
\n<\/span>Cheryl<\/span><\/p>\n

PS. I\u2019ve edited the first three chapters of my memoir and I\u2019m getting giddy; being a writer is so much fun (and hard work)! Now, I\u2019m going to take the rest of the summer off to ENJOY LIFE. Catch you on the flipside \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Notes<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. I\u2019ve been practicing Welcoming Prayer. \u201cWelcome\u201d is an expression of releasing my concerns to God. As discussed in <\/span>The Contemplative Life Program<\/span> by Contemplative Outreach.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. I\u2019ve been feeling very liberated lately subsequent to seeing my spiritual director, practicing welcoming\/centering prayer and reading The Liberation of Sophia<\/em> by David Hayward aka @nakedpastor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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