New! 2012 Contributors linked below!!
Support Stories ~ Strength from Within
blog round robin
Encouragement for the holidays, because:.
Everywhere there are Hallmark reminders of what the holidays are supposed to be like - and if the cultural pressure isn't enough, we've got our own desires and delusions - sigh..
The holidays can be hard normally (whatever that means), but if you're in the middle of changes (divorce, moving house, empty nest, overly full nest, midlife, physical difficulties, job change...) they can be downright painful.
Being in the middle of changes myself, I felt the need for some encouragement this holiday season - and what's more encouraging than a good story?
I decided to ask some of my favorite writers (who write with grace and heart) to share personal stories about connecting with their inner support (the strength within).
Connecting with our inner support - with the core of our being - is our biggest strength (and, unlike friends and family -- who may not be able or willing to be with us 24/7, our inner resources are always available).
So here we are - a number of writers gathered together to offer our readers (and ourselves) solace and encouragement for the holiday season. Enjoy!
Links to 2012 Contributors:
Alana Sheeren No Such Thing as Alone
Angel Sullivan from My Mosaic Life Connecting to Inner Support
Andrea Maurer It's All Guidance
Dana Reeves The Joy of Remembering
Links to 2011 Contributors:
Jane Cunningham Louises' musings on self care at this time of year
Amy Oscar Angel on a Bridge
Links to 2010 Contributors:
Bridget Pilloud Amplified Holiday
Dian Reid Holiday Solstice
Jeanne Hewell-Chambers currently in progress (that's the post name!)
Julie Daley Light upon Light
Michelle Russell Self-Support for the Frazzled Soul
Angela Kelsey Stories of Wounds and Weaknesses
Kathy Loh Support: It’s an Inside Job
Maribeth Doerr Support Stories ~ Strength from Within Round Robin!
Heather Plett Finding strength
Kylie Springman me. myself.
Karen Caterson (aka Square-Peg Karen) Now
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I hope these stories touch your heart and offer you encouragement if you're in the midst of a rough time (and a hearty reminder of your inner support if you're in the midst of a smooth ride).
If you've got a support story you'd like to share, please join in by adding your link in the comment section.
light and love,
Karen
