Hello Beautiful Souls 😍
I would like to share some thoughts with you . I hope you know how amazing and important you are 💜
Life is a series of choices and challenges, each shaping us in profound ways. As we journey through these experiences, we learn the importance of forgiveness and acceptance—not just of others, but of ourselves.
Many years ago, I faced decisions that led to significant changes in my life. These moments came with their share of pain and heartbreak, feelings of isolation, and times when only faith seemed to offer a guiding light. However, these experiences have been crucial in teaching me the power of resilience and the importance of looking inward for peace and closure.
Over time, I've learned to shift my focus from lingering on past hurts to understanding and embracing the lessons they offer. The process of healing isn't about denying the pain or the past but about learning to live with it constructively. It's about transforming our wounds into wisdom and finding strength in our vulnerabilities.
Society often has its own narrative about our lives, making assumptions and judgments without full understanding. It's vital to remember that our self-worth and truth aren't defined by these external perceptions.
True acceptance comes from within and involves embracing all facets of our lives—the good and the painful.In my faith, I've found a profound example of unconditional love and judgment free of bias.
Believing in Christ's presence on my toughest days has given me strength and comfort, affirming that I am never truly alone. This spiritual support has encouraged me to forgive, not only others but also myself, which has been essential in my journey towards self-acceptance.
Today, I focus on celebrating the present and embracing the future's potential. I am thankful for every experience as each has contributed to the depth of my character and the breadth of my understanding.By sharing our stories, we connect on a human level, recognizing our shared struggles and collective strength.
This isn't about seeking approval but about offering and finding solace in shared human experiences. Each narrative has the power to inspire, heal, and encourage others.
As we navigate our paths, let us choose with courage, forgive with depth, and love with all our hearts. It's in these choices that we find true freedom and fulfillment. Remember, the journey is as important as the destination and every step, a lesson in becoming who we are meant to be.
To all who are finding their way: know that your story matters, your challenges are valid, and your victories are worth celebrating. Embrace your journey with an open heart and a brave spirit.
Keep shining ✨️ Be inspired ✨️
~Jackie Inspires ~
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Hello Beautiful Souls ~
Life is sure busy! Between Tarl and his busy work, projects, and unpacking the last bit in our home, and Tarl and I both having nasty colds for over a week now, We needed to get out in the sunshine and see the beautiful state of Utah we're blessed to live in.
We've been in our beautiful townhome for a month now and love it. Above is a picture I took of Pine Mountain here in Washington/St. George Utah where we live. Isn't it beautiful?
I've been busy with school and health appointments. Also putting in a lot of job applications as I graduate in Spring 2024 with my Family Science degree. So, why wait? when I can enjoy the numerous interviews, applications, and denials hahaha. It's all part of the process. I may be 40 but I got quite a bit of years left and want a career.
I love that Tarl and I can make sure we make time for ourselves together. Whether it's a drive, a walk, exploring, creating, or reading next to each other. Life can get busy but being with those you love is so important. MAKE TIME~ Even if you don't have a special someone, I understand, we've all been there but make time with someone or those you love dear.
We've learned a lot through my horrible sickness *you can read previous blog posts to understand that part. It was very hard on both of us and very scary. I literally thought it was the end of me. With a lot of prayers, determination, support, love, the move, amazing specialists, and constant work, I am better and stable. My insulin pump is doing good. My gastroparesis is stable. My emotional and spiritual health is amazing.
Having my best friend and my love by my side and me by his side made life even more beautiful, just like looking outside and seeing the beautiful desert, mountains, dirt, plants and so much more. God makes beautiful things. Yes, we have challenges but despite how ''ugly'' it can be, at the end of the challenge or trial, it's actually quite an amazing and beautiful destination.
I'm not saying we're totally 100 percent better but we are 100 percent sure how blessed we are to have each other. No matter how many bumps in the road or trials we have faced, we really do stop and appreciate the beautiful trials and challenges we have overcome.
There's no going back. There's no different direction you can choose once you choose a path, but there is so much beautiful scenery along the way and that is with each other too. The growth, determination, learning, growing, faith-building, and just in awe of how incredibly blessed we are. So what does this tell you? Don't give up. Don't just stay in a funk and not live. Don't let your challenges and trials stop you from living.
No amount of sickness and disasters and the way you feel should stop you from living. It's a time for you personally to see how you can live and learn during those times and have faith in every step you take. No matter how big or small that step is, YOU ARE DOING IT. YOU CHOOSE. Each of us has our free agency. We choose whether to live or just ride out the storms missing beautiful moments.
I am choosing one day at a time. No matter how I feel. No matter how busy life can be. Enjoying my life with Tarl. Enjoying the outside. Enjoying the sun on my face. Enjoying the appointments, my ups and downs. I am enjoying really researching, pondering, praying, and consulting for the right career for me. Doesn't matter it's later in my life, because I am doing it. Doesn't matter if you are doing something later, it's you're doing it.
Just take one day at a time. I know you hear it a lot or compare yourself with others. That's fine. I'm not going to tell you how to live your life. I'm just putting this out there that each day is a new opportunity whether each of us is blessed to see it or not. No matter how hard it is or easy it may be.
See the sunshine and the beautiful scenery for the day. Worry about tomorrow later. One step. One choice. Know how much you are worth it and not forgotten. God created you. He knows before you know what will happen. You are given this chance and life now and we may not understand why but that's okay. We're given so much joy, blessings, knowledge, skills, opportunities, passions, talents, and each other to expand our days.
I am just blessed. I am blessed I can choose to stop and just soak in the beautiful moments with Tarl. No matter how hard things get or how busy, I choose. That's what life is about. You choose. Your free agency. I choose Life :) I choose the good, bad, and ugly and see the beautiful blessings.
Keep shining ~ Be Inspired ~
~Jackie Inspires~
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Happy 3 Year Anniversary and Eternity to go . @tarlcreates You're my favorite. You make my heart sing. I love our talks, jokes, creative projects, and just enjoying life in all circumstances
It's been such an amazing adventure and so much more to come. We love us 💜
Here's to so many more experiences as we journey this new chapter in Utah . Thanks for choosing me to hold your hand in all experiences, projects, health, sickness, trials, surprises, adventures, creativity, passions, and dreams.
Love you always and forever. Happy Anniversary, Honey . You're truly amazing.
Jackie 💜