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Knowing Me

SimplySheri
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~~When you know yourself, you are empowered.  When you accept yourself, you are invincible.~~  Tina Lifford

I not only have gotten to know myself over the past few years, I actually like who I am...flaws, faults, quirks, and oddities.  I don't apologize for my feelings, my actions, or my ideas anymore (although I would if I should).  I know me.  I know that when I'm hurting, I need to take good care of myself.  I know that when I'm happy, I shouldn't try to contain it.  I know that when I'm being unreasonable, I need to acknowledge it. 

A family friend passed away recently......I've known him since I was a teen.  Suddenly and forever gone in the blink of an eye.  So I am hurting and taking good care of myself through this agonizing time.  I haven't spoken much to friends or family.  I just need to get through this step by step, day by day.

No smoking thoughts and that's not why I'm here today.  No little reminders that life is short and we need to make the most of every minute.

I simply wanted to say that you can get through life by knowing yourself.  Know what you need to get through good days and bad days.  Know what you need to pull yourself together during times when you want to fall apart.  Know what you need to continue smiling. 

Today is my 500th smoke free day.  Anyone can quit smoking.  You don't need a magic wand....you need to know yourself.  Be honest with yourself. Take care of yourself.  Trust in yourself.  And simply do it.

I do apologize if I rambled a bit. There is a message here.....somewhere.  Be good to yourself today.  You matter to the world.

Sheri

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