I'VE CHANGED

Of course, we all have. But where I'm at is completely new to me in that it's the first time in my life I will truly never look back. I have lived a compromised life for many, many years. No more. No more settling for what life is rather than striving for what life needs to be - not SHOULD be but NEEDS to be...for me, that need is about three fundamental principles: TRUTH, COURAGE and PASSION. These are the three virtues that I value most in life; these are the three virtues that I hope to pass on to my children so that they have a life they can embrace and cherish and share with others. These are the three virtues I will mandate in my relationship with my husband, the single most important relationship to me in the world. We are moving forward in Positive Partnership on a ship with courageous rudders and through which sails the wind moves passionately and with great purpose; we will glide along a sea of truth, where everything suddenly makes sense, no matter how difficult the navigation. Journey with me. Take the ride. Don't look back...not ever, ever again. Reject compromise. Embrace living. Love, Reenie

I love that you have come to this point Maureen. We have all come to different points in this journey, but your processes have been enlightening for me in addition to my own shreds of light and "ah-ha" moments. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself here. Dina

You are dead on correct. This is what I meant in my earlier post! I've not yet gotten to that point. But I'm working on it...and I hope to get there someday soon! You're my HERO!!! Joanie

Joanie, you must first see the inner beauty of who you are before you can begin to fully appreciate your outer beauty. God, you are so beautiful, so gorgeous - but hearing that from me or your mother or from a man doesn't mean jack in the final analysis. Give yourself a gift today - identify and concentrate on the 5 most wonderful things you love about you - uniquely Joanie. Have a great day. Love, Reenie

Dear Reenie: You have come so far. I have followed your ups and downs and I now rejoice with you and your new found truths. All the best to you. Pat/Louise

You go, girl. Love, Connie

You give so much hope , that one day I will reach my goal. I love to here the way made this journey. Judy

I wish I could be that positive about anything right now. Me, deffinately not happening anytime soon. Hopefully after my Wed Appt with the Dr. I will be on diffrent drugs & start liking me again. Marilyn, the Bearlady