Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged acceptance, anxiety, approval, belonging, fear, letting go, listen to me, overcome, relationships, self esteem, self worth, worry on June 27, 2015| 7 Comments »
I have a fear
of not being heard
of not being understood
of not being known.
Sometimes
I think this leads me to say
most every little thing
I am feeling or thinking.
But I am learning
I don’t have to
say it all.
Not everyone needs to hear me.
Not everyone needs to understand me.
And most people aren’t going to understand me anyway.
And that’s OK.
I think
what it comes down to
is that to be heard
I actually don’t need to be listened to
by anyone
but me.
Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged being accepted, confidence, expectations, fear, grace, guilt, overcome, poetry, pressure, relationships, saying no, self esteem, worry on June 22, 2015| 3 Comments »
Sometimes
I have to say no.
It’s important for me to do so
and it’s being true
to what I am really feeling
So I say no
not today
not now
I’m sorry, I can’t
But then the guilt.
It washes over me
floods my thoughts
churns in my belly
How can I say no?
They need me
need my help
need my service
and maybe need God through me
so the thoughts keep spinning
that I’m just being selfish
and would it have really hurt me
to drop what I’m doing
to add more to my plate
and would it have really hurt me
to give one more afternoon
because people give to me
and so shouldn’t I give back
all that I have?
all that I am?
but then I remember
what I can be like
when I don’t take care of myself
the tailspin I can create
the emotional states
the physical decline
and then I remember
that when people give to me
give in healthy ways
it doesn’t require
of loss of myself
to them
it is a gift
and then I remember
that setting boundaries
establishing limits
makes me MORE able to help
more able to be present
more able to be me
in those times that
are appropriate
and that’s woman –
that’s who
they were asking for
in the first place
Originally published 11.23.2012
If you can use a little help saying NO without feeling guilt,
you may like to join my FREE online class, this Wednesday.
(recording will be available)
Click here for info and registration.
Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged boundaries, burden, burnout, caretaking, codependency, letting go, overwhelm, pressure, relationships, responsibility, self esteem, self worth, you take care of you on June 11, 2015| 6 Comments »
Full of air
but not of helium
filled with
your own breath
your own hopes
your own dreams
it floats just above the ground
threatening to land on
sharp grass
jagged fence posts
my fork
And now it seems
It’s my job to keep it afloat
It’s my job to protect it from hot lava
It’s my job to bounce it higher
It’s my job to guard it safely
It certainly seems my job
not to be the one
to pop it
And so I reach out to lift up
up up up
into the light
words of praise
And so I reach out to protect
tap tap tap
away from harm
words of encouragement
But as I reach out,
I may say the wrong words
I may do the wrong actions
Because it’s not my balloon.
And as I reach out,
I may miss
and that balloon
it may pop
So I can’t be the one
who holds your balloon
So I can’t be the one
to sustain it in air
So I can’t be the one
to guard you from disappointment
And I can’t be responsible
for your balloon.
Posted in Self worth, tagged Christine Morgan, coaching, expectations, grace, gratitude, letting go, poetry happens, practicing vulnerability, self worth, woman of God, worthy on May 27, 2015| 2 Comments »
I don’t think I’ve ever really introduced myself…
and after about 3 and a half years, it’s probably time. 😉
So here’s a video welcome from me to the KMW blog.
❤ Thank you for joining me on this journey ❤
Posted in Self worth, tagged angels, anxiety, brave, doubt, fear, grace, hope, lies, love, overcome, poetry on May 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »
When fear rises
with its hateful sword
Evil glint in the eyes
charging straight toward
Angels form a wall
of light and love
Radiating grace
truth from above
Swords clash
I am protected.
Posted in Self worth, Workshops, tagged expectations, letting go, overcome, overwhelmed, perfect, perfectionism, pressure, relationships, self care, self esteem, self worth, support, unrealistic on April 29, 2015| 2 Comments »
Well, lovelies,
I have to tell you
I’ve been having so much fun
in the Know My Worth Workshop
this month, that I’m doing a new one for May!
Let me tell you a little about it… (video)
So, are you tired of always trying to have it all together?
Being micro-managed by unrealistic expectations?
We fool ourselves into thinking perfectionism is one of those “weaknesses” we love to have. That we are just striving for excellence and being our best.
I am tired of going it alone, being strong, having it “all together”
when inside I’m often falling apart.
I hope you will stand with me, and practice a little Un-Perfectionism!
We start Friday!
click here or on the image for more details.
Blessings!
PS – I want it to be a small group, creating the safety of getting to know each other and personalized support, so “seats” are limited to 21 women. And it’s only $99 for the entire 21 days – that’s the cost of a single coaching session.
PPS – the first 10 registrants also get a special bonus gift! Check it out 🙂
Posted in Healing, Poetry, Self worth, tagged control, expectations, faith, forgiveness, God, grace, love, not perfect, prayer, self, trust, worth on April 26, 2015| 7 Comments »
Oh Creator,
Give me the desire and the ability
for times of being unaware
and not seeing things as clearly as I do now
for times of seeing acceptance
in people instead of you
for times of being naive
getting caught in someone’s snares
for times my words or actions
didn’t match who I want myself to be
for times of being human
needing space to learn and heal
for times of needing help
letting go of past hurts and old patterns
Give me the ability, desire, and the courage
to be compassionate with myself
to take steps forward
to believe I am worthy
just as I am.
Posted in Healing, Self worth, tagged anxiety, comparison, expectations, faith, fear, feelings, I am enough, letting go, lonely, note to self, pressure, self worth, worthy on April 15, 2015| 4 Comments »
A reminder today, for any day…
I am worthy
just as I am
I will not look to others
to define myself
I will not look to others
for acceptance and approval
I will not look to others
to justify or rationalize
any of my own
internal negativity
I am doing the best I can
with all that I have
in this moment
in this day
in this time
in this space
and that’s enough
because I’m enough
I am lovable
I am precious
I am beautiful
I am worthy.
Posted in Self worth, Workshops, tagged forgiveness, know my worth, know your worth, letting go, overcome, relationships, self care, self love, small group, women, workshop, worth, worthy on March 26, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Hello Know My Worth lovelies!
I’m taking a little break from poetry today to let you know
I’m planning another Know My Worth workshop, set to begin on April 1st.
28 days with weekly themes, daily coaching exercises and activities, and a small group setting to create a close-knit and safe place to share and learn together.
Weekly topics include: Examining our Worth foundation, Overcoming Shame, Finding the Forgiveness, and Letting go of Control.
If you are interested, please visit my Worth And Wisdom website for more details and registration!
Wishing each of you to know how worthy,
how beautiful, how treasured and precious you are –
no matter what!
Posted in Photo quotes, Self worth, tagged beautiful, believe in yourself, complex, doubt, flawed, imperfect, pressure, respect, see the real you, self esteem, woman of God on March 14, 2015| 3 Comments »
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