November 15, 2014 by Christine
Ding Dong.
I’m here.
I’m at the house.
I’m ready to go in.
Or am I?
For as soon as I do
will I remember
who I am?
Will I be labeled
with my past
with my mistakes
with my dark times?
Will I be labeled
with old nicknames
with old jokes
with old embarrassing stories?
Failed expectations
of who I am “supposed to” be
Will I fall into
the role of child
of black sheep
of petulant teen?
Will I fall into
old habits
old patterns
old thinking?
Will I remember
all I have become
all I have learned
all that has changed
All that I am?
I must.
I can.
I will.
I will set boundaries.
I will stand up for myself kindly and openly.
I will take a deep breath whenever I need to.
I will remember my worth.
Ding Dong.
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Posted in Healing, Self worth, Workshops | Tagged boundaries, dynamics, dysfunctional, expectations, family, grace, healing, pressure, relationships, remember who you are, self worth, worthy | 2 Comments »
November 6, 2014 by Christine
Friends, I’m thrilled to announce my new book –
and this one is written by me AND YOU!
The Know My Worth Poem & Prayer Journal
daydream, muse, heal, relax
This 242 page book contains original poems and prayers written by me (several new, with a few classics from this blog) scattered between beautifully framed pages for YOUR original words. I’ve created themes throughout the book – themes like faith, confidence, and of course – self worth! I’ve sprinkled affirmations throughout for pep talk reminders while you reflect.
I hope you pick one up for you, and think of it as the perfect gift for a friend or relative.
Currently available (I noticed a sale price!) on Amazon
Thanks for your support!
My other book, Motivational Mondays is also available on Amazon
– you know, just in case you need a couple of gifts. 🙂
Posted in Healing, Self worth | Tagged believe in you, book, confidence, gift ideas, gratitude, journal, know my worth, new, poems, poetry, prayers, self worth | Leave a Comment »
October 26, 2014 by Christine
Oh glorious Creator,
You love me
when I am feeling (or acting) unlovable.
You hear me
when my thoughts are a jumbled mess.
You see me
when I try to hide in shame.
You love me
when I am moody and selfish.
You hold me
when I grieve devastating loss.
You protect me
when I am attacked by fear.
You love me
when I am afraid and alone.
You comfort me
when I don’t even know I’m sad.
You know me
when I am a confusing puddle to myself.
You love me
no matter what
I am
awed
amazed
thankful
joyful
that you do.
Posted in Poetry, Praise, Self worth | Tagged blessed, comfort, confused, Creator, God, grief, love, never alone, prayer, stressed, thankful | 4 Comments »
October 19, 2014 by Christine
How was your weekend?
Oh, pretty good
didn’t do much
just hung about
cha cha cha
How was your day?
Same ol’, same ol
pretty busy
lots of sitting
twist left, twirl right
What will you be doing tomorrow?
Did you have a good weekend?
What’s been happening?
What’s the weather going to be like?
What’s going on with
everyone else?
The dance continues
step together, step apart
superficial questions
artificial responses
avoiding the hulking elephant
planted firmly in this space
we know he’s there
we see him clearly
we step lively in circles
to keep clear of his path
leap, point, glide, arms extend
The dance continues
for if I mention the elephant
it might cause a ruckus
if I point and shout
it certainly would
create a scene
and that could make this
even more unbearable
than it currently is
or we just might get a chance
to guide him out of the room
But for now,
for today,
the dance continues
synchronized pirouettes
around the elephant
Posted in Healing, Self worth | Tagged cha cha cha, communication, healing, hurts, misunderstandings, pretending, relationships, unspoken words | 2 Comments »
October 5, 2014 by Christine
Sideways glances
through narrowed eyes
Angry thoughts
of fairness
and pride
Resentful bile
swelling in the gut
Words choking my throat
I would never want to say
and feel ashamed to be thinking
Jealousy. 
Envy.
Ugly.
Normal.
But I can make a choice
and jealousy
or envy
will not rule
my life
my thoughts
my body
I will conquer
the Green-Eyed Monster
and wish everyone well
and be happy for other’s success
without making it about me.
For I will change my focus
and see the light
in me
see the beauty
in me
see the uniqueness
in me
And travel on my own path
Noticing my own blessings
Living my own story.
If you would like to learn skills for Kicking that Green-Eyed Monster to the Curb, join me and Patricia Love, Life’s Cheerleader, for a FREE webinar Tuesday evening filled with 5 solutions and exercises to overcome jealousy and live a peaceful life.
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Posted in Healing, Self worth, Workshops | Tagged admitting bad feelings, comparison is the thief of joy, envy, expectations, jealousy, keeping up with the Joneses, overcome, peace, poetry, pride, relationships, worth | 2 Comments »
September 30, 2014 by Christine
I ask a question
and you just ignore me
moving into other topics
as if I said nothing
I share an idea
and you just ignore me
asking others for feedback
as if I said nothing
I strain
I strive
Aching for you to notice me
Yearning for you to appreciate me
I want you to be proud of me
I want to feel the glow
of “doing good”
But that just isn’t happening.
And it’s not going to happen.
So I need to remember
reality check time
my worth is not determined
by your approval.
My worth is not determined
by how much you like me
by how smart you think I am
by how much I add to the conversation
It may feel a little extreme, but I realize…
You don’t have to like me.
You don’t have to think I’m smart.
You don’t have to want to hear me.
You don’t have to even see me.
I still have worth
outside of you.
Posted in Healing, Self worth | Tagged i am complete, letting go, love, notice me, poetry, praise, pressure, relationships, respect, self esteem, worry, worth | 2 Comments »
September 14, 2014 by Christine
Who told you
that we need long hair
lashes or nails
rosy pink cheeks
and hidden pores
to be a woman?
As a girl
I rushed to grow up
to be a woman
what I thought it was to be
sneaking eyeliner to school
cutting myself with mom’s razor
plucking, curling, crimping
scouring for the perfect shade
to be pretty
Who told me
that I needed color palates
pinks and purples
lotions and potions
creamy and pungent
to be a woman?
Who told me
that I had to shave?
Posted in Poetry, Self worth | Tagged beauty, culture, expectations, false standards of beauty, lies girls are told, pressure, society, to be a woman | Leave a Comment »
September 5, 2014 by Christine
No more waiting
No more second guessing
No more “making sure”
No more perfectionism
No more holding back
No more being torn
It’s time.
It’s time for us to come together
to talk about how we know our worth
That
It’s not what others tell us
It’s not the things we do
It’s not what we say
It’s not what we were taught
But
it’s inside
it’s pure
it’s God-given
And it’s ours.
We are enough just as we are!
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Posted in Healing, Self worth | Tagged classes, growth, know my worth, know your worth, learning, overcome, perfectionism, relationships, workshops, you are enough | 2 Comments »
August 26, 2014 by Christine
56 drafts
humming in the queue
brimming with potential
wisdom
heartache
praise
angst
eager to be deemed worthy
of the Publish button
anticipating the day
the writer becomes bold
courage creating freedom
Yet instead
here she creates
yet another draft
discussing the drafts
Revealing only
the desire to reveal
but not the bravery
to actually do it
today.
Posted in Self worth, Spiritual Awakening | Tagged anxiety, bare your soul, be brave, believe in yourself, courage, fear, overcome, pressure, reveal your heart, scared shitless, waiting | 2 Comments »
August 18, 2014 by Christine
When something
or someone
here on Earth
hurts me
oh so badly
their words or deeds
penetrate my soul
the betrayal of spirit
the helplessness and futility
wounds of the heart
that seem to bleed and ooze
I need to take a moment
to stop and think
instead of feel
because when someone is able to hurt me to the core
it could actually be a sign
of my own unhealthy attachment
of my own expectations
that THIS PERSON will fulfill my needs
that A PERSON could fulfilll my needs
When we are all
just people
trying to survive
trying to figure it out for ourselves
And when someone hurts me
betrays me
mocks me
forgets me
ignores me
It’s not about me
It’s about them
finding their own way
figuring out their own mess
living their own truth
dealing with their own demons
I need to let it go
because their actions
their behaviors
are not a reflection of me
or of my worth
and I’m the only one
who can choose
to stop internalizing
to stop owning their mess
to stop
hurting so badly
Posted in Healing, Photo quotes, Self worth | Tagged anxiety, comparison, control, expectations, forgiveness, letting go, pressure, relationships, self esteem, self worth | 2 Comments »
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