While I have realized for about 3 1/2 years that I have "codependency issues," I am just now deciding to do some real work on understanding what this means and doing what it takes to heal. My goal is to release the "victim mentality" and replace is with "trust in my path, my process and my Higher Power", with the ultimate goal of living a more joyful life.
I've picked reading "Codependent No More" and writing about what I learn as my initial tool towards greater health, as the author, Melody Beattie, is well respected for her books on the subject. Plus, I already had the book from when I bought it on a wonderful friend's suggestion and read half of it 3 1/2 years ago!
On a regular basis I will read chapters and will blog about what I see as highlights and eye openers and will share a bit of my personal insights, although I'll keep my extended personal thoughts to myself in my journal.
Why am I blogging about this?
1) To give myself a form of accountability and increase my sense of urgency, as this is important for me to do for myself.
2) To improve my writing skills.
3) To learn how to blog, as this is my very first attempt.
4) I've discovered via my Face Book friends and groups that I am not alone in the need to work on this issue and the desire for growth, healing, abundance, meaning and joy in my life. If reading this can help someone have a better understanding of themselves or someone they love, that would be just amazing.
This week I am reading the Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. If you want to get the book and read along with me and share your insights, that would be great.
Talk to you next week!
Gretchen
Great job.
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