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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Just Who Will You Be?

Life Is what happens when you are busy making plans!



Anyone who has faced an unexpected detour in their life, [accident, loss of a loved one, divorce, down sized from job, learning they are not able to give birth, lifestyle downsizing etc.] will often wonder "Who am I now"?

Early in my recovery, I was given the book  Just Who Will You Be? written by Maria Shriver. At the time, as a friend read it to me, I did not realize that this book would [almost two years later] be the "Wind" that would set my sails into an unknown future.

I have not thought about this book and yet something drew me to it as I looked at my bookshelf. When I picked it up - it open to the following prayer:

We have been telling people that this is the eleventh hour
Now we must go back and tell the people that this IS the Hour.
Here are the things that must be considered:

Where are you living?
What are you doing?
What are your relations?
Where is your water?

Know your garden.
It is time to speak your truth.

Just like Maria, I am asking myself  "If this is the hour how do I want to spend it?" "What do I want to do with it?"

Even more interesting is, I will be going away for a few days. Away from the stresses of rehab, day to day life and although I am not going alone [I'm  unable to travel completely on my own]; I am going with a dear friend who just wants to lay in the sun and relaxe. 

I truly belief that everthing in life, good or not so good, happens for a reason. So, I will be taking Maria's book with me - reading it on my own this time. While my friend is busy relaxing, I will be reading and trying to figure out just "Who I Will Be!"



If you are trying to figure out "where to now" or "who am I now", I highly recommend this book. Check your local book store.

Visit often over the next few weeks to see where I am at on my journey to creating me. Wishing everyone peace and courage!

10 comments:

  1. Best wishes for you HHL ... It sounds like it will be a very healing time. I'll be thinking of you :)
    oxoxox
    Denalee

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  2. Have a fabulous holiday!

    Thanks for the book rec...I find myself often wondering which direction my life is meant to be going!

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  3. Have some wonderful time to yourself. I think it's always good to ask who we can be from time to time whatever the situation. Love your new blog look too! Take care xx

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  4. A good question that I am still trying to figure out the answer to. Thanks for the book rec., it sounds like a good one. I will be sure to check it out.

    I hope you enjoy your holiday away! Sounds like spending some time away in the sunshine will be lovely and healing. Enjoy!

    Cheers, J

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  5. Thank you for the book recommendation. Hope you have just the getaway you hope for. Sending thoughts of energy & peace.

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  6. Hi Again! Added your link to my blog. Just wanted to let you know! Thanks again for the fun award! Cheers, J

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  7. Have a wonderful trip, and enjoy your reading time...thank you so much for the recommendation, it sounds like a powerful book.
    And thank you for stopping in to say hello :)
    Nathalie

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  8. I think i would love to read this book! sometimes...it does seem confusing to know exactly where our water is..
    I wish you a wonderful trip and enjoy it all to the max!!
    xoxo
    Lala

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  9. that sounds like a great book, and i'm
    happy it was a source of inspirationg.

    i like that "i create who i am."

    i better be careful how i think, then.

    have a lovely, relaxing trip.

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