tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post4891448971732113753..comments2023-04-05T08:58:48.279-06:00Comments on (the) Real Joy: Breakthrough! (Where do I go from here?)(the) Real Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05908706855482445383noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-83717147030553983352012-11-02T14:56:01.005-06:002012-11-02T14:56:01.005-06:00Success barriers are real and people don't tal...Success barriers are real and people don't talk about them in our culture. Excuses we make are all success barriers. What we feel entitled in life is usually what we get.<br /><br />-Zane of <a href="http://www.rawhoney.ca" rel="nofollow">ontario honey</a> Zane Wooderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10234994003865045370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-40413379189765669412011-05-20T00:06:21.350-06:002011-05-20T00:06:21.350-06:00Thanks for sharing your faults - it's a common...Thanks for sharing your faults - it's a commonality here among the commenters and I just want to tell you I struggle with many of the same things. I usually chalk it up to being just plan lazy. Self-judgement aside, the point is to jump in and live the life of abundance as you said. Thanks for inspiring me to take more chances and put in a bit more effort.Party of 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/00314736868708104367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-69279431136148476092011-04-19T18:43:17.396-06:002011-04-19T18:43:17.396-06:00Hurray for breakthroughs!! It's only human to...Hurray for breakthroughs!! It's only human to want to take the easy way--don't beat yourself up!--but it's great that you've had some clarity and are aiming high!Annehttp://modernmrsdarcy.com/2011/04/dont-be-a-drama-queen-and-other-lessons-in-friendship-from-anne-shirley/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-17821162002519122162010-12-03T08:31:49.141-07:002010-12-03T08:31:49.141-07:00That is me, through and through. It's sad, and...That is me, through and through. It's sad, and please don't take this personally, but besides my husband and family I have no close friends, at least close-by. It's hard. Even close friends I've had in the pasted have seemed to drift away. Though I admit I have as well. I feel really lonely most of the time, even when I'm surrounded by my kids.<br />And at ABU I started as an English major, but actually switched to Sociology. But married Jeff after my 2nd year (in 2004) I had no regrets (at the time) of not going back. Because of Statistics. Now I'm not sure I'd be able to go back. At least not while my kids are this young. And also majorly for financial issues. There is no way we could afford it right now. And the thought of taking statistics scares me to now end. All through high school I struggled so much with math. If I passed I was happy. And to be honest I have no idea now what I would actually want to do with a Sociology degree.<br />Anyway, there you have it. You are I are a lot alike. Definitely struggling with loving myself. Have for a very long time...<br /><br />KristaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-69263331321417719432010-11-26T07:55:44.576-07:002010-11-26T07:55:44.576-07:00God has been pushing me...kicking and screaming (s...God has been pushing me...kicking and screaming (sometimes) into different paths that I may not have taken had He not given me a kick in the behind. Working in Children's ministry at church when He closed the door to what I 'normally' would do (worship team), is a good example. And...I LOVE IT!! It is totally where I need to be.<br /><br />As an introvert (and married to one) it is hard to sometimes get out and be with other people. Yet, God has pushed us into a small group which we love! It is a good time of growth for us as a couple.<br /><br />Then there was me working up North for a year and a half. That, too, was WAY out of my comfort zone!!<br /><br />I am with you on the living in fear, but the more I am pushed the more I learn to trust God. <br /><br />I am glad you had this breakthrough!! I love this blog, Joy! Keep it up!!Mandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04142128886023351300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-15370228009755696652010-11-26T04:15:41.881-07:002010-11-26T04:15:41.881-07:00I have lived my life in a similar fear-based way. ...I have lived my life in a similar fear-based way. God has been bringing me out of it, but for now He is still working on me. Sometimes I find myself so paralyzed with fear, scared to try in case I fail. I'm not sure why failing would be such a bad thing....I like to try things now that there is little chance I will be great at, it's very cleansing.<br /><br />By the way the anonymous here and below is Cathy Cooke. I just don't want to have another web listing to keep track of. I'll try to remember to say it's me if and when I comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2686942122965225945.post-68036728659692040332010-11-25T21:11:18.601-07:002010-11-25T21:11:18.601-07:00Joy, what a beautiful realization you've made....Joy, what a beautiful realization you've made... how exciting that you can now move forward and make less "safe" choices. I too tend to choose the safer options, easier options so I can appear at least somewhat together. Making the realization is half the battle. So much of what you write (beautifully I might add) mirrors what I have or am experiencing... I would love to rekindle our friendship and make it real. You were such a kindred spirit growing up :) Love, LezLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10099292237940157308noreply@blogger.com