Why Read This?
January 26, 2009
In the interest of full disclosure: I am not a writer, not a psychologist, and not a web designer. This is not likely to be the prettiest or wittiest blog you could choose to read; but it might be helpful. I am in no way qualified to give anyone advice, but I can teach by example. I cannot tell you the 10 things you need to do right now to get rich, get gorgeous, or get younger; but you don’t need any of those things to be happy.
My life really IS quite wonderful now, by design. I go out of my way to keep it that way. But there have been times when I was not just dissatisfied; I was devastated, exhausted, depressed, alone, and confused. During the past nine years, I lost my mom, my dad, a very dear friend, and came dangerously close to losing my son due to a neurosurgeon’s carelessness. In addition, I’ve acquired more familiarity than I ever wanted with depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, through friends and family.
I studied everything I could find about different religions, spirituality, and philosophy in a desperate search for answers. I filled countless journals, the pen on paper kind that make your hands cramp and leave indelible traces of bitter tears shed on ink that blurred. I built a cocoon around myself and came out of it transformed, and ready to fly. I am a simple wife and mom, not a hermit in the Himalayas; but I have found contentment and inner peace.
Now, when the inevitable difficult circumstances come my way, I don’t break; I bend and yield, like a willow in a storm. I once read that, “Sometimes God quiets the storm, but sometimes he lets the storm rage, and quiets the child.†I can’t tell you how to quiet the storms in your life; those will come from time to time. There is little we can do about that. I can tell you how to quiet the child… your inner self. I cannot offer you a magic pill or a free e-book that will make your life instantly better. But I can join you on your personal journey, your own Quest for Balance.
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What you wrote is beautiful and you have made my day better already. I am going to find peace, tranquility and balance in my life. Keep writing to help me get there. You need to compile your writings into a book!!! You would be helping so many people. You have incredible insight on how to live a fulfilled yet balanced life. There is no amount of money that I could pay a psychologist to get as much help that I am getting from reading your blog.
I love your balanced approach of finding inspiration in religious and philosophic texts, and in all the other wisdom the world has to offer. Happiness and serenity are where you find them, and that could be anywhere. : ) –A
Lisis, yours may not be the prettiest or wittiest blog I’ve read, but it’s certainly one of the most poignant and powerful.
Your writing is beautiful, your honesty – refreshing, your cause – noble, and your courageous spirit – inspiring.
You have the gift! Please continue to share it.
Thanks! I sure do appreciate you taking the time to leave me a comment. It’s always nice to know I’m not the only one reading these posts!
Michael, I just visited your blog briefly and I LOVE what it is about. I’m looking forward to spending more time there, reading through your older posts.
Thanks for stopping by!
Wow!
My drive to inspire people have increased dramatically after reading your “life” post Lisis.
I truly believe life experience is one of the biggest if not the biggest factor in shaping our lives and perspectives. More importantly, being able to be flexible (“I don’t break; I bend and yield, like a willow in a storm.”) and respond effectively in each situation of life is key for balance.
I am looking forward to our ongoing collective desire to help others find wellness and balance in their life.
Lisis, bless you for your courage! I look forward to following your blog.
I found you from Michael’s “Love to Share” blog, which I got to from “Black and Married with Kids” (funny, since I’m white and single and childless, but great blog), from the Black Snob, which I probably found from Michelle Obama Watch…. LOL
Well, Hi Regina!
It’s so nice to have you here. I think it is so neat how you found my blog from a string of great sources. Funny how the world works!
I left you a comment on your blog today, too.
Thanks!
You have a lovely way with words, and I dare say that you *are* a writer, despite your thoughts to the contrary. When I read your words, I was moved, and that is the tell-tale mark of a true writer! Thank you for sharing your wisdom with the world.
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Hi, Jay! Welcome to my blog! I appreciate you taking the time to visit and to share your thoughts with me. I hope you will join me in my quest for balance. I am heading over to read through your blog now. THANKS!!!!
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