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Friday, May 22, 2009

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

"The Best Revenge is Living Well!" Anonymous

I know none of us is out to get revenge after our divorce. (smile, sigh) Seriously, we are all trying to be above that. We are hopefully more concerned about creating our new life, and not being dragged down by our old one. But I’ll admit, in my weaker moments early in my divorce recovery journey, I wanted him to know my life was wonderful. I wanted him to see that what he did hurt him more than it hurt me. I wanted him to wish he had another chance. But the great part is, from my vantage point in the here and now, I don’t really care what’s going on with him because what’s going on with me is better than I could have imagined. What’s going on with me doesn’t depend on other people acting a certain way. It depends on me acting a certain way. So regardless of what is going on around me, I can choose joy and goodness. I can choose to be positive and powerful. I can be feisty and fun. I can make the new life I want.

Here’s the truth: It’s in my power to create an absolutely phenomenal life! It’s in your power too. This isn’t just feel-good fluff. This isn’t just positive thinking and happy thoughts. This is changing your mindset and changing your habits and changing your life. You can be done with being a weak, snively wimpy woman.

You can become a Warrior Woman who can change absolutely everything in your life for the better. Start now!

"Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do. I'll do the judging,' says God. 'I'll take care of it.'"
—Romans 12:17-19 (The Message)