Gaining Knowledge from Another...

Some people create blogs to write their own thoughts and then share them with people. I prefer to take others thoughts and share them with the world. I also normally don't actually write about why I picked these quotes. I don't think that is the point. And while I don't know who even reads this, I felt today needed an explanation. 

I know this wonderful woman named Mary Theresa. She is great. And even though I haven't seen or spoken to her since 2009, I still think about her a lot. She will always have a special place in my heart. She has a blog, which I have only read a handful of times but after the latest post, I would highly recommend it. Mary's blog is where today's quote comes from. From her heart, her brain. Enjoy!

“You, my dear, are stronger than this.  Stop coping.  Start living.  You have the strength to be the woman you so want to be.  It will be hard.  And, to be honest, I am not quite sure what it will look like or how it will take shape, but you must do it.  You don’t really have a choice.  You will never forgive yourself if you give into difficulty, pain and fear.  You’re going to be okay, I promise.  In fact, I think that in a lot of ways you are better than okay.  Think of how much healing has already occurred within you!  Forgive yourself for not having it all figured out.  And more importantly, my love, have patience with yourself.

“Remember: ‘Human beings are not like bread.  We are never done.’

“Now, embrace the journey.  Take time to remember how much value you find in discomfort, in overcoming fear, in acts of liberation, in growth and in learning, in challenging yourself, in living, in motion, in uncertainty, in trusting, and in letting go.  These things only bring you closer to your most authentic self.  And, let me tell you; she is waiting for you with open arms!  More importantly, she is waiting with more joy and more love than you can imagine.  Trust in her.  Run full speed towards her.  And don’t look back.  The past cannot define you any longer, my dear.  Set yourself free.  It’s time.”