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  1. Excellent post. I needed to read this today. Sometimes I have to remind myself that all ‘those’ people haven’t been through anywhere near what I have been through – and that many people who have been through what I went through have incredibly chaotic and disordered lives (not that I am judging – I am fully aware how abuse affects your ability to do even the smallest things because you’re constantly, desperately seeking normal). God says, “I LOVE YOU! BEAUTIFUL, KOOKY YOU! DON’T WORRY WHAT ANYONE ELSE THINKS BECAUSE YOU ARE THE WAY I MADE YOU TO BE AND I DON’T MAKE MISTAKES!”

    You know, that scene is the reason I always hated Mary Poppins, even from being a small child. How could anyone possibly ever measure up? I knew there’d always be something I’d be doing wrong, if there was ever a tape measure for me :-/ Same reason I hated The Cat in the Hat. I mean,, ,how did they *know* that the Cat would clean everything up before Mummy got back? What if everything was still an awful mess? Then it would be the children’s fault and Mummy would be very, very cross.

    I think my mother was a little obsessive about cleanliness. I clearly have issues… Seriously, I know it sounds like I’m joking but actually you may have helped me put some more of the dots together. Thanks, Sandy 😉

  2. I totally agree with you. Balance help me realize where I am, what I need to do at that time.
    Thanks for a very great article! Hope to learn from you more.

  3. Huh, I’ve been guilty of this – especially 1, 2 and 3 😉 I will say as I get older, I’m getting a little, tiny bit better. They say it’s because women in their 40’s are finally becoming comfortable in their skin. My theory is that exhaustion takes over.

    Thank you for such a wise post, Sandy. I’m excited to read more of your study!

  4. I usually don’t follow others’ opinion. Just do what I like. But I realize that sometimes, their opinions are very helpful, because they give us a less objective evaluation and advice than me when I am confused.

  5. The key to balance is not to strive for constant equilibrium. The key to balance is not to look around at what everyone else is doing and pursue that. The key to balance is not even to look inside yourself and follow your own heart. Great post. I like this post. Thank you, Sandy

  6. The key to balance is not to look around at what everyone else is doing and pursue that. The key to balance is not even to look inside yourself and follow your own heart. That’s great! I am sad and I surf the facebook, I look my friends have house, stable-life, so I’m dissappointed myself. Thanks for sharing. I hope to learn from you more.

  7. I’ve been struggled through all the three most common measuring sticks among women, and I’m tired.
    Just like I’m not good enough, not clever enough, not attractive enough, bla bla. It’s a hard time, and God bless it’s over. I realized that I’m the only one, I’m unique, just follow God’s mission and things become okay.

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