Reader, I got to hear from an incredible speaker in the last week or so, named Kindra Hall. One of the things she said is, "It's not the magnitude of your story, it's that you tell it." So I'm telling my story today in case it encourages somebody else. In March of 2022, I had believed a story for a really long time that I was never going to be able to release my extra weight. ...And not just the visible weight on my body, but the weight in my mind, and in my daily choices and actions. But like so many stories your mind tells you, it was a lie. Because at this age and stage of life, I've been living 67 pounds released. At times it's been even more...and I'm headed there again. But backsliding isn't the end of the world. In fact, this morning I was carrying two 25lb weights across the gym to put back on the rack and thought, "This is a LOT of weight." Then it occurred to me, I used to carry even more than that around on my body. (Not to mention my mind.) It made me so grateful for having embarked on this journey, no matter how imperfect. So I'm sharing this story because one of the other things Kindra reminded us is that, "The middle is messy." And when we get to the messy middle, we need to remind ourselves that this is the middle of the story. There are all kinds of options here. All kinds of opportunities of where to go. (⬇️ Btw, you can watch instead of reading, or read on below. ⬇️) It might not have anything to do with your weight. It could have to do with your professional life or your family life, or a bajillion other things. Two other reminders... 1) It's not the magnitude of your story.Don't compare your story to someone else's to decide if it should be told. Just tell the story. ...Even if you only tell one or two people. ...Or the Lord breaks your heart for somebody you're standing in front of, and you decide you need to tell them your story. There's a reason you went through what you went through. So share it. Share your story. 2) The most important stories you ever tell, are the ones you tell yourself.So remember that today as you're telling yourself stories. Because we're constantly telling ourselves stories, and sometimes...? They're not the truth. Love doing life with you, Dawn PS - I'd love to hear your story! No matter where you are in it...the messy middle, or the beginning, or at the pinnacle. Remember that sometimes, especially when we're in the messy middle or coming around the last turn (and we don't know it's the last turn), it can be a lot. So I'd love to help you celebrate your wins and make sure you're not missing them. Drop me a line! Whenever you're ready, there are 3 ways I can help you:
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