I spent decades being ashamed of my past … pleasing, perfecting, proving and performing in order hide my ‘shoddy’ roots. I could never have known, and would never have believed at the time, that finding the wisdom in my wounds would be so beneficial in my work as a counsellor/therapist.
It just never ceases to amaze me how often I get to ‘use’ the pains of my past in my efforts to support someone with their own hurts. When, as Oprah says, we find a way to turn our wounds into wisdom, they lose their painful grip and become the finest catalysts from which we can build something beautiful.
With gratitude for those gifts in my challenges, Karen
Live a Great Life Anyway ... 
I HEARTily agree with you ~ reminds me of a post I wrote: https://misifusa.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/dont-waste-your-pain/ ~ so happy we’ve connected! ♥
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What a beautiful uplifting blog you have created. I sense from getting acquainted with you a wee bit there that we are kindred spirits in many ways. I am so glad you reached out … I look forward to crossing paths more often! Have a spectacular day … ❤
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Thank you, may you have a lovely week! I really enjoyed reading your posts and believe we are kindred spirits in many ways. Always a precious gift to connect with others like you! ♥
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