Got scars? Don’t we all.
They are scars of miss-steps, missed opportunities, lessons learned, and
bruises on the body and on the mind.
Scars are a part of life. Carolyn showed Adia (Grand-daughter) her
appendix scar tonight.
Some people hold the belief that scars
dictate how their life should turn out.
I’m so glad that is not true.
Scars don’t dictate where we are going.
I’ve accumulated a few scars along the
way:
Divorce
Bankruptcy
Jobs
that weren’t highly satisfying
Friendships
that went south
Investments
that flattened my bank account
Bad
decisions that didn’t pan out
Relationships
that caused great heartache
If I were a blues song writer, I think I could
write a doozy of a song with all the scars my life bears.
Rather, I want to focus on where I can go
and what I can do in spite of the scars in my life.
If I had listened to my scars, I’d be
stuck in some two-bit job that was a life sentence. Instead, I’m cruising along pursuing what I call
my magnificent obsession. I’m writing
and speaking words of hope, encouragement and inspiration to those who will
listen and read.
Scars are a part of our bag of experiences
for sure, and we should never let our scars drive the car. Scars don’t dictate. I’m putting my scars to rest. I’m focusing on the possibilities that lie
ahead.
Some tips that have helped me are:
Journaling – I have journals going
back to 1980. Dare to be bold in your
journals. Pour your heart out on the pages, and protect them from others.
They are your private pages.
Conversations
with trusted confidants – my trusted allies have given me wise counsel. Counselors and therapist are also great
healing agents for some of life’s tougher scars.
Books – I’ve found books to
be a great source of healing on my journey of scar recovery. There are too many to mention, and this is a
personal matter that you really need to dig out for yourself.
Prayer – a huge one for me,
for I am a spiritually turned individual.
I have a personal relationship with God and I take advantage of that
experience. I have also learned that God is not so vulnerable but that He can
handle anything I throw at Him in conversation.
My wife – Carolyn is the best
wife I could ever ask for. Her support,
love, and our depth of conversations is a treasured experience that continually
enriches my soul.
These are just a few elements worthy of
mention in helping one cope with life’s scars.
I hope you find your own remedies and places of safety and peace.
There IS life after scars. Your scars are not in control of your
destiny.
You are.
P Michael
Biggs
Offering
Hope
Encouragement
Inspiration
One Word
at a Time
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