tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post7040502428160858053..comments2024-02-24T03:14:25.170-05:00Comments on A Half Baked Life: On HealingJustine Lhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14190295175501659469noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-67574060419756973832013-04-08T23:34:30.203-04:002013-04-08T23:34:30.203-04:00I am sorry a bout your ankle but your wisdom on he...I am sorry a bout your ankle but your wisdom on healing is sage. Healing does take time and does not mean ignoring or going on anyway despite the pain. It's a process. I was thinking about this today, as I'm on the verge of making a few huge life decisions that will help me heal from my divorce. Because I am not ignoring that fact that even though I was ready for my marriage to end, the healing is still necessary. I hope your ankle is healing, by the way! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-1571104041735300382013-04-08T18:00:22.439-04:002013-04-08T18:00:22.439-04:00I'm so sorry. I got hurt last fall in a way th...I'm so sorry. I got hurt last fall in a way that took me out of the gym altogether (back injury with leg implications), and it has definitely been a struggle to find my happy place. Like you, I'm pretty proud that I have found ways to deal with it, rather than just letting it deal with me. Good for you for getting there so much sooner!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747382929049494704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-73721861757653407482013-04-08T06:34:18.275-04:002013-04-08T06:34:18.275-04:00Ugh. This sounds all to familiar and painful... em...Ugh. This sounds all to familiar and painful... emotionally and physically. I hope it heals up soon. Until then, take lots of baths and get showered in kids songs. xogrubarazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955902374940558547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-49554560907197967532013-04-07T22:41:52.861-04:002013-04-07T22:41:52.861-04:00Justine, I was sad to hear from R that you got hur...Justine, I was sad to hear from R that you got hurt, but pleased to hear from you today that you are stating to feel better.<br /><br />I think strong is keeping your heart open even in the face of great trials. Maybe there is a physical element to strength... sometimes... but I've seen terribly strong people who can barely lift their hand our of bed in greeting. They were strong because they found some way to remain human in the face of such calamity. They did not allow that calamity to be the only definition of themselves.<br /> <br />I think the trials of one's past and present contribute in an important way to who you are (in fact I think I am more interesting, beautful and wise for my own trials: a MIA parent, a long-term stalker and several instances of assault-all of which caused me to ask more questions, think more deeply and come up with better answers). <br /><br />However, I don't think those trials have to automtically, fully define you. It is your choice rather you let them be a mere cautionary tale, a guide post that influences your path, or a northern star by which you navigate. And any of these choices are fine as long as you make them consciously and with openess to the possibilities. <br /><br />BTW, I know you to be very, very strong. You remain a very open person in the most important ways. Case in point: you are not afraid to ask tough questions as you have in this very blog.CSAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-25950312970997274472013-04-07T15:15:46.584-04:002013-04-07T15:15:46.584-04:00Oh, J, I am so sorry. I have an irrational fear of...Oh, J, I am so sorry. I have an irrational fear of getting injured in a way that would keep me off my mat for a time. And, of course, this means I must somehow release this fear or I am likely to manifest it!<br /><br />Because with my fear as well as your fineness, undealt-with things have a way of catching up to us. Sometimes the only way out is through.<br /><br />Abiding with you as you deal and release. I'm here if you need more than simple abiding.<br /><br />Lori Lavender Luzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394441222262940632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5544913458028415917.post-16557910004079888462013-04-07T14:11:40.779-04:002013-04-07T14:11:40.779-04:00Every once in a while you write something that app...Every once in a while you write something that appears to be directed right at me. Thank you for writing this when I needed to read it. And I hope your ankle feels better really, really fast. JennieJenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047574251142010543noreply@blogger.com