I'm Still Breathing ...

When you find yourself between the person YOU knew and the one YOU are getting know, 

breathing is one of the most painful things to do! 

This my friends is where I have found myself these past few months. 

As I venture down the road of accepting I'm no longer the person I was and not quite the person I WILL BE!

One must EXHALE the past in order to be able to  INHALE the FUTURE!

I cannot begin to tell you how many times I find myself saying the Serenity prayer...

So, I am starting to change what I can and leaving everything else in HIS hands.

You may have noticed some changes going on here at my BlogLand Home, "Falling Off a" is no longer part of the title ~ No, I'm not back in heels ..lol... falling implies a negative ... and to move forward, I must think positive. Since, we decided to start spending time at our city home, when I have medical appointments in the city and we live at our country home, High Heeled Life & the Country, seemed to be a perfect fit!

The images surrounding the actual header, represent parts of the new ME and Life, I am creating.  This will also give me a little reminder to focus my writing and posts on country living, simplifying life, things that add so much to my life like ~ taking time for tea; handwriting; reading; living in the moment; and things that I thought I knew about - but are re-learning~  and surviving & thriving through a Life in Transition.

Don't worry, I'm not going to forget the detour and the journey that brought me to where I am today. Once Upon A Time series will return, though it is difficult to write at times, I know that it helps, not only those who are facing similar challenges, but most important it helps their loved ones ~ understand the challenges they are facing [especially if they are unable to tell the loved ones themselves].

BlogLand Pen Pals ~ Is also changing name ... It is now BlogLand Pen Friends, there will me more about BlogLand Pen Friends and it's new button to come later this month.

ALWAYS REMEMBER.....

 "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." ... Hebrews 13:5

I challenge You to create Yourself and the Life, you are meant to have! 
Never Give up... Keep the Faith and never stop Believing!!




Thank you to all followers and readers, who visited and left sweet comments, these past couple of weeks even though I was not always able to stop by and visit. WELCOME to new readers and followers, I will do my best to come by and visit or respond to your comments in the next week or so. 


You have made the past 2 years a pleasure and I look forward to sharing many more with you!!!


Blessings xo

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Spiritual Sundays

Life Transitions ~ The Common Thread

The originating reason for our life transitioning will vary from person to person, but the common thread is that along the journey of transition an overwhelming feeling of uncertainty can will send us on a downward spiral when it comes to taking care of ourselves.

Yet, this is possibly the most important time to make sure we are taking care of ourselves. When our body is functioning properly we feel better and are able to deal with difficult challenges more effectively.

Eat Healthy

It's about a lifestyle of eating. Make sure that you are getting the nutrients your body needs to properly fuel it. It is easy during transitions in life to turn to quick and fast processed foods, buckets of ice-cream, boxes of chocolate and (fill in the blank , with your go to weapon food of choice) to fill the void we are feeling.

Get Adequate Sleep

This means 6-9hours of uninterrupted deep sleep.  

Stay Physically Active

Even a walk to the end of the drive-way a few times a day, will get your energy flowing and your body moving.

Personal Hygiene

Few will admit it, but EVERYONE has experienced times when staying buried in bed for a few days at a time has seemed much more manageable, than venturing out and facing the stressful challenges.

Take Time to Relax

Society has conditioned us to think "time is money" and thus relaxing is a waste of both; making us feel guilty if we take time to relax. In truth, relaxing activities provide a restful break and help us to enjoy life. Giving us rejuvenated  strength and clarity to deal with stressful situations.

Nurture Your Inner Self

Find activities that bring clarity of purpose and sense of connection,such as meditation, spiritual/religious practices, or spending time in nature. It's amazing what literally hugging a tree can do for you.

To help us get started Mary at Hope-Filled Living, is hosting an Extreme Self-Care workshop (free) every Wednesday in January. You can catch up with Week One Here and Week Two Here. I have been working along each week, and I highly recommend it as a jump start to getting yourself back on track.

Remember you must first take care of yourself, so that you have the strength to help others.

I'm Finally starting to look forward...

It is scary when a whole NEW BEGINNING is open in front of you ...

just waiting to be LIVED!

Jeremiah 29:11. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” this is Mary's Life verse, she shared with us. I had not thought about having one ~ but as I read Mary's, it spoke to me. When I mentioned this to her, Mary graciously offered me to also share it as mine.Thank you Mary, for introducing to me to my Life Verse.

I'm joining these wonderful inspirational ladies for:
 Spiritual Sundays

Life's Lessons ~ Under The Tuscan Sun

Under The Tuscan Sun starring Diane Lane, is one of my favourite movies! Not only for the fabulous Tuscan setting, but also for the subtle lessons it teaches us about surviving Life Transitions. Sure we may not have the budget to jump on a plane and escape to Italy or have friends with a trip ticket they aren't able to use. The movie follows Lane's character as she creates her life after an unexpected divorce.

Though  Life Transition and it's challenges are faced not only by people going through a divorce, it applies to anyone who finds the person they are is no longer familiar or the life they are living no longer fits.

If you have never seen Under The Tuscan Sun, I encourage you to add it to your must see list.

With a fresh new year upon us waiting to write yet another chapter in our life!  is the perfect time to to start taking steps towards making that life transition you have been dreaming of, a reality.

The first step towards your new life, is deciding that you are going to leave behind the past, no matter how good or bad it may be/have been. It no longer fits and you know no amount of alterations is going to make it fit you or you to fit it, again. 

 " What may appear to be the end is a wonderful new beginning waiting to start"

Yes.... 

the unknown can be scary. 

And you may stumble along the way. 

But knowing on the highway of creating your new life, you will come to the exit you have been seeking.....

Is worth a broken heel or two....