Self Image and the Ostomate
I had never heard that expression until my daughter, Emily, an Executive Coach filled with positivity and belief that all is possible, said it to me. The expression has been on my mind ever since. And not because I always believe in the power of “Yes!” It is more because I am frequently met with “No,” and love the possibilities that abound upon hearing it.
Having a December birthday always creates a difficulty for celebrating. There are only so many days in the month, so many weekends, so many evenings, and so many times when others are not involved, well, celebrating! My grandson and granddaughter join me in having December birthdays, as well as many friends. It is a good month, an important month, and an incredibly busy and a beautiful month, despite the possibility of evil weather and utter exhaustion.
Hatred comes from unresolved anger, I believe, and that has a wonderful flip side to it. Resolving the anger is something we can do. Share your feelings with the one with whom you are angry. Work through it with a confidante who exemplifies empathy and understanding who can help you process why you are holding on to the corrosive matter. Talk with a therapist who can help you take some steps toward making peace. Write a letter expressing your anger and choose to send it or not. Create your own 12-step plan to live without negative energy. Be positive and accept that not everyone is as capable as you in working through their problems so they strike out.