Reality Bites or It Just is What it Is

Passionate Theme of the Day: Challenges

"What happened is that um, I kinda got this arcane glimpse of the universe and the best thing I can say about that is… I don’t know.” ~Troy Dyer in Reality Bites

Hello long lost bloggy friends. No, I have not forgotten about you. I miss you. But I am going through some trying times. I’d love it if I was still able to write and share this experience, but it is very personal and close to my heart. I’ve been peeking in on many of your blogs and some of your posts are helping support me right now. 

I’m dealing with an issue with a close family member and if you’re the praying type, please hold my family in your thoughts and prayers. A few people have e-mailed asking where I’ve been. Thank YOU for reaching out and I deeply appreciate your concern.

It’s funny, this life thing…I’m being challenged at a time when I felt really strong and confident about my personal foundation, beliefs and values. I understand that these obstacles are being placed in my path as a test…to see if I am as solid as I thought.

What’s keeping me sane right now? Gratitude. Yep. I’m definitely working my gratitude muscles and feeling thankful for the wonderful and amazing things I DO have in my life vs. constantly focusing on the crummy situation at hand.

I know all the personal development tips and tricks…but right now, it just kinda blows! I’m not trying to put too much emphasis on labeling the situation as “bad” – I get that it just “is what it is” – but it’s still tricky and I’m still human. So here’s how I’ve been getting through each day – one day at a time…

I am thankful for:

~Amazing & supportive family & friends
~Wonderful bloggy-buds that are helping me through this without even knowing it with inspiring and insightful writing…you people ROCK!
~My dogs – angels with fur that lick the tears off my cheeks
~Running, walking, spinning, yoga-booty-ballet & dancing…I’m burning off the stress!
~Nature – nuff said
~Random Acts of Kindness of strangers (I’m taking it where I can get it these days)
~My sister – Love YOU
~Healthy & nutritious food
~Hot showers
~Red wine

Please know that I miss writing to you all as much as I miss the comments and insights that you share with me. I just refuse to post if I’m not feeling it. And I don’t feel comfortable sharing the details of the situation with the public (at least not yet).

Maybe I’ll open the PMP doors to you all…if you’ve got some passionate and purposeful info you’d like to post here, drop me an e-mail and we’ll talk about guest posting. I’m open to that idea. In fact, I have a great vision for PMP 2.0 in 2008, becoming more of a community space - it’s just gonna be quite an undertaking. I’m talking with an amazing technical person about how we might get the overhaul accomplished. I’ll keep you posted.

So until I am ready, inspired or able to bring you more of what you’ve come to appreciate about PMP, I guess I’m on a self-imposed hiatus. If I feel a post nipping at me, I’ll publish here and there, but like I said, it’s been trying times and I haven’t felt the word-play mojo. Just thought I should post an update on my whereabouts for my curious friends.

I miss you and love you bloggy buds! Thank you in advance for holding the love and the light for my family and I. Sending you all a virtual hug…

Until reality bites a little bit less,
Kam

September 30, 2007 at 10:43 PM

Kam - Yes, I am the praying type. I am happy do healing prayer treatments for you and your family and help in any way possible. Peace, blessings, and much love to you and your family.

Posted by Raymond Salas  on  10/01  at  01:06 AM

hey ms. kam,

thinking of you…
xoxo,
reese

Posted by Reese  on  10/01  at  04:37 AM

Ray~
Thank you friend. I appreciate your positive, healing energy. Peace.

Reese~
Thanks for dropping some love. Right back atcha.

Posted by  on  10/01  at  06:46 AM

Kam,

I have been checking in on on ya from time to time.  Looks like the challenges of life are hitting you as well.  I’m in the same boat.  I am sure positiveness will get you through it all. At least that is how I am proceeding with life and feel it is the best attack on the tests in front of me.  I’ll be thinking about ya and checking back from time to time.  You have a lot to offer the world so I hope you will stay with us.

Thanks for your support. 

Your friend,
Mr Business Golf

Posted by Scot Duke  on  10/01  at  07:32 AM

Scot~
Thanks for your support too friend and thanks for checking in. Sending you some positive vibes as well.

I guess without the “bumps in the road” we wouldn’t grow and stretch and learn...it just isn’t always a fun ride! We’ll pull through and I look forward to chatting on the other side.

Posted by  on  10/01  at  08:35 AM

Sorry you’re having hard times.  To me, it’s somewhat eerie to be having life issues this time of year.  The weather’s finally deciding to be nice and pretty and you just feel crappy. :-\ The best thing to do is take each day at a time and remember it can only go up from here.  Besides, you have class every T/R @ 8am to look forward to… what more do you want? tongue laugh

Posted by Aimee  on  10/01  at  01:17 PM

Hey Kamster,

If you need anything; a shoulder, an ear, whatever...just know I am here.

Hang in there, kiddo!

Hugs,

P

Posted by Pam  on  10/01  at  01:46 PM

Hi Kam,

I haven’t commented on your blog before, so I’m a bit new to you..
But I just wanted to wish you all the love, strength and support in the world..
Don’t forget to take good care of yourself too.. it’s something that won’t only help you, but also your family!!

Hang in there,

Ellen

Posted by Ellen  on  10/02  at  10:20 AM

Hey Sweet Kam!

Missed you much and know that you are thought of and held fondly in my heart and prayers.

Much hugs,
C.

Posted by Carolyn  on  10/02  at  02:30 PM

Pam~
Thanks lady...I appreciate you reaching out. I’ll probably be in AZ sometime around Thanksgiving or Christmas, so we’ll have to get together! Miss yousmile

Aimee~
Thanks for the boost! See you in class...bright and early...and YES...8am is early, but it gets me going t come in and do what we do.

Ellen~
Thanks for dropping off a comment and support. Things are usually a LOT more FUN around here...I’m working that back into the mix as we speak!

Carolyn~
Thanks for your amazing & positive energy. I’m getting my word-play mojo back and will have some new PMP posts soon...thanks for checking in with me!

Posted by  on  10/02  at  02:51 PM

Hi Kam,

Please know that I am praying for you and your family!

Hang in there! It sounds like you are using some great strategies to get through this time...and good for you- for not posting if you’re not “feeling it.” I think that’s very admirable.

Hope things get better soon.

Posted by Kim of Kim & Jason  on  10/02  at  05:20 PM

Thinking of you!

Posted by Meg H.  on  10/04  at  12:13 AM

Kim & Meg,

Thanks for your support ladies...I’ve got my head up and heading into the light!! I’ll be back in bloggy action soon....

Peace,
Kam

Posted by Kam  on  10/10  at  02:43 PM

Kam,

Know that I am holding your family in prayer and sending good thoughts.

If there’s something I can do—please e-mail or call.

Big hugs,

Drew

Posted by Drew McLellan  on  10/21  at  05:49 PM

Kammie!!

I’m sending you positive vibes and lots of hugs right now wink We all have our challenges in life...In fact, today I was feeling out of sorts as well because of a family issue. (are we kindred spirits or what??!) I sat out in the back yard, soaked up the energy of the sun, and kept saying to myself, “I am happy...” Like you, I named off everything I could be grateful for.  It helped ease the negativity…

Posted by Maria Palma  on  10/23  at  03:21 AM

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