December 9 Challenge. Something that really made you grow this year. That made you go to your edge and then some. What made it the best challenge of the year for you?
This year has been an extremely turbulent one for me. My fiancee's military orders kept changing from staying in this country to moving abroad what felt like weekly.
I would catch myself hoping one thing would happen and then being bitterly disappointed when the exact opposite occurred, only to have to change again in a month.
Keeping a level head, being objective and calm was very difficult and it was by far my greatest challenge.
I had to learn to let go and not get wrapped up in the future but focus on the present moment. I had to learn to not have expectations but just deal with what happened as it came into my life.
I became much less stressed and upset as I accepted that life is full of change and most of it is completely out of my control. I can only live each moment to the fullest every single day and that is what I intend to do.
Brava! Great lessons in your challenge. Would love to hear how it continues.
Posted by: Julie Jordan Scott | 12/09/2009 at 09:35 PM
Thank you. I will definitely be updating as the saga continues!
Posted by: Gina | 12/10/2009 at 05:29 PM
Yes that is quite a challenge. It seems that 2009 has been a very powerful and transformational year for lots of us. I have been through some tough challenges of my own as well, and I think I agree with you on the lessons learned, definitely a lot more present, certainly not anticipating much. Thanks for this
Posted by: Claudia | 12/10/2009 at 08:10 PM
Claudia - ups and downs do seem to keep you focused on the here and now. Thanks for commenting!
Posted by: Gina | 12/11/2009 at 01:44 PM