I thank God that we’re not bound to live by our experiences alone. Our experiences assist us in learning more about ourselves, and the world around us. Furthermore – our experiences & daily encounters shed light on the beliefs & thoughts that we’ve collected, inherited, chosen to practice – or, the ones that hold us captive…healthy or unhealthy.

We’re each left with the responsibility of searching deep within ourselves – courageously facing & clearing the impact (debris) from experiences that leave us with a poor/false self-image, or – with any feelings of being unloved. In other words – overcoming the harsh impact of experiences that misinterpret our worth is in our charge. This is especially true for those who have survived any form of abuse.

I am a firm believer in “writing it out“…as I believe writing/journaling assists us in getting to the core of what ails us most! Psychology Today featured an article on the connection between writing & healing: Overcoming Child Abuse ~Reflections on Recovery, by Catherine McCall. I’ve included a link for your {review}.

One of the most rewarding experiences of my life has been the delving into the lies – the impact of abuse – and finding my worth! This arduous move was an act of self-love, one that affirmed – I am not bound to live by my experiences alone.

“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” ~C.G. Jung

“Turn your wounds into wisdom.” ~Oprah Winfrey

What are you learning through your experiences? Any harsh memories affecting your self-worth? Are you allowing yourself to heal?

Wishing you balance and well-being. ~Storm

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