Comments on: I hope you dance

By: Bob Crawford

Bob Crawford — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:06:31 +0000

To Amy ~ Call your friend and ‘ask’ for their support. Often our friends think that they are helping by not addressing issues. Just say, “I need to talk about this”. Your true friends have fears too – fears of making you feel bad among them, but they will be there for you.
There are also a lot of caring people online who can help, as evidenced by Jeanine’s offer above. I, too, am on twitter, ( /bobcrawford) and am available if you’d like to chat!
The best advice I can give you is to explore and express your emotions. I suspect that your husband is stronger than you think and would really appreciate your honesty about your feelings.

To Elizabeth ~ I’m glad I found your wonderful blog. Very insightful and inspiring. Thanks!

By: Jeanine

Jeanine — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 04:46:12 +0000

To Amy Irvin ~ I hope you are reading this! I’m with Jess just above here, sending you thoughts of love, and hoping that you can feel those angels around you, because they are there!
Yes, meditate! There’s lots of good instructions out there about how to meditate, check Deepak Chopra’s web site, find one that works for you. I personally chant, like Tina Turner =) and LOVE it, but you must find what works for you and do it on a daily basis.
Books: Eckhart Tolle and Byron Katie! You can go to Byron Katie’s web site and watch video’s of “The Work”. They are awesome.
Also, EFT (emotional freedom technique), could be very helpful.
I’m on Twitter “JeanineDeal”, if you’d like to chat more. =)

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:50:49 +0000

To Amy ~ Your comment just struck me, so I wanted to write here and tell you that I am sending you hugs, light, and much love. You do not have to walk this journey through fear alone. I pray that a legion of angels fly alongside you, comfort and protect you, and help you to discover the spiritual power and light that is deep within you. <3

By: Amy Irvin

Amy Irvin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:13:39 +0000

I really needed this today, as I have been safely stagnating way back from the edge of the cliff for about 6 months now, afraid to even glance over it. Every day seems like the last, safe but with nothing amazing or inspiring. My mind says to take the leap, but my body is tied up in steel cables bolted to the ground, it seems. There is a war of sorts going on inside of me, and the fear has been winning. I have gotten so paralyzed lately that I have not been able to bring myself to call a friend for support because I am afraid that I will not receive the empathy or understanding that I so need right now. Any suggestions about books to read, meditations, programs that might help get me out of this dark place. Since my husband was diagnosed with cancer last summer ( now in remission) I have been plagued with all sorts of fears about life, death, loss, separation. My family goes on about their daily lives and doesn’t even notice that I am just trying to keep from drowning. I do not feel that I have the right to burden them with my problems, especially since my husband’s condition could be affected by added stress. What do I do?

By: Jess

Jess — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:32:56 +0000

I have been doing so much work in the past year and a half on letting go of my fears … surrendering … and simply trusting in that greater power, that Spirit, that loves, guides, and protects all of us. I am starting small – first jumping over cracks in the sidewalk of life, then over potholes … now I have moved to jumping over a step or two … and am working my way up to cliffs.

This also reminds me of a blog my friend Lisa has: isurrenderthis.blogspot.com. Her entire business (and life, really) is created on the concept of Spiritual Surrender.

Your writing is truly inspiring, and I’m so glad our paths have crossed! Wishing you blessings, fellow jumper!

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:05:11 +0000

This is also about facing your deepest fears and staring them down! I’ve missed your posts. They nourish my spirit and my soul!