Healing Thots Archive, May 2005

I used to spend a lot of time trying to figure out where I fit in other people's lives. Now, I simply look to see how others fit into my life. If there seems to be a fit, I make myself available to them in whatever capacity seems appropriate at the time. As time goes by, I tend to believe more and more that "if it don't come easy, leave it alone," but I also need to add that there are always exceptions! Determining the difference is where faith and wisdom come in.

One of the most challenging aspects of my life has been to define just who Priscilla is and how I fit into this life I've been blessed with. This has been a huge part of my "healing adventure." I spent a lot of years resenting my family of origin, condemning my limitations, and wondering, why me? Granted, my life has not been easy at times - worse than some, better than others, but it has been my life, my journey, and my lessons. Thankfully, I have come to realize this, and with the acceptance of my life and my beliefs, I have also come to accept and respect the differences in other's lives and their beliefs. The only rights and wrongs I can define are those rights and wrongs that are personally relevant to my life.

To truly be an eductional source for others, The Healing Adventure must be a place where people can be comfortable being who they are. You can expect the activities at The Healing Adventure to be diverse, covering many ideas and beliefs, some will be of interest to you and some will not. As long as someone comes to me with activities that are nurturing, honest, based in love and peace, and do no harm, I will be open to them, regardless of where they might fit into my personal belief system.

My store is my connection. My connection to others, to community, to new friendships, new ideas, and to the ongoing task of defining who I am and how it all fits together in the larger transformational scheme of life.

Blessings,
Priscilla

"If often seems easier to complain about the way things are than to take responsibility for initiating change."
-Frances Vaughn