R.A.D.I.C.A.L. Thoughts

"We are each treasure chests of talents, insights and remarkable gifts. Spend time locating them and shining a bright light where they live." ~ SARK, author, artist, incest survivor

Sometimes in the middle of a divorce and its recovery, we forget how wonderful we are. I know I spent months feeling ugly, fat, unlovable, unfunny, unappealing. Going through the trauma of outright rejection by someone you love makes you discount the glorious person that you are. Yes, glorious. I mean that. Each one of us is a beautiful miracle of God who has gifts to give and talents to share and insights to contribute to others. The key is continuing to believe in ourselves when the actions of one single person somehow can make us unsteady and unsure of ourselves. (At the first of my divorce, I thought what if no one likes me? What if no one thinks I'm fun?) Don't give a foothold to those thoughts! Don't let the actions of one (misguided) person destroy your confidence or snuff out the light you have been given to shine. We are quickly approaching the December holidays. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza. Those are all solemn feasts of deep joy. They are also heart-felt celebrations of what our creator has done for us. Celebrations of who we are because of who God is. Don't be discouraged by one person who has no power over who you really are. Shine in spite of how he tried to make you feel. Shine your bright light starting today!

"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Psalm 139:14