After so many years of being miserable, my life has really turned around the last couple years. And for the first time in a very long time, someone asked how I was and I said really good!
It seems like such a little thing, but I honestly don’t remember the last time I responded like that. It was always “fine” or “ok” or “good’. Things aren’t perfect in my life by any means. I feel happy though and looking forward to seeing what this year has in store for me.
I feel so hopeful that I’ve finally got something to deal with my IBS. My daily gut directed hypnotherapy is really starting to work and I’m slowly getting more fiber into my diet. It has been such a big negative part of my life for nearly ten years.
My relationship with my kids has never been better. Even when I feel like I have bad parenting moments, I don’t let it get me down. No parent is perfect, I know that. We have such great times together and we do a lot of laughing. Life is really good.
At my recent visit to my psychologist, I told her about this response of “really good”. After I told her everything going on lately and how positive I felt, she felt bad for charging me for the appointment! Without her though, I never would have got through the tough times. I am forever grateful. But I probably won’t need to go see her again.
This blog started as an outlet for my feelings when I didn’t have anyone to share them with. Now I’m wondering if it’s worth me continuing it. Guess it doesn’t hurt for the times I start doubting myself. I know that very few people read this, but it was never about that. Though I like to think that some of my stories can inspire others to change their lives.
I even read a book recently that I received before Christmas. It’s called “The Resilience Project” and I highly recommend it. The author has some amazing stories and does presentations around the country to athletes and students. The biggest lesson I got out of it was to be grateful for what we do have, no matter what happens in our lives.
My blog posts may not come as often, but I know that I’ve got this as another way to express myself. Speaking of which, besides my singing, I plan on learning guitar. I’ll keep pushing myself to the limits and see what I can achieve. My response of “really good” might be a favorite this year.