Hi <<First Name>>, Happy Wednesday!
I just returned from Philadelphia where I spent a week surrounded by my huge family and close family friends, all remembering and celebrating the amazing life of my Mom Mom Ruth.
We cried, laughed, hugged, cried some more and of course, ate. I mean we are Jewish after all.
I, personally, spent most of the week in quiet observation which turned out to be an interesting experience and experiment for me, as there really is no such thing as 'quiet anything' in my family.
Fortunately, by the grace of God, I was able to pull it off; meaning, I was able to stay centered in my BEing, true to myself, honor my feelings and still be present, loving, compassionate and grieve alongside my entire family.
I observed my 97-year-old Pop Pop and my beautiful, amazing, mom as they expressed their deep, raw, unfiltered grief. Spontaneous wails, followed by quiet reflection. I felt honored and humbled to be privy to such a breathtaking display of emotion.
The week ended on a happy note, with the surprise engagement of my sister Jodi and her long time boyfriend Mike. She now wears my Mom Mom Ruth's engagement ring as her own and my Mom Mom's memory lives on.
I thank you, <<First Name>>, for your support and wish you a wonderful rest of the week!
Inspirational Quotes
"Out beyond right doing and wrong doing there is a field, I'll meet you there."
~ Rumi
“We don't realize that, somewhere within us all, there does exist a supreme self who is eternally at peace.”
― Elizabeth Gilbert
“Something amazing happens when we surrender and just love. We melt into another world, a realm of power already within us. The world changes when we change. The world softens when we soften. The world loves us when we choose to love the world.”
― Marianne Williamson
“When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love-then make that day count!”
― Steve Maraboli
Today's Affirmations
Today I AM grateful for BEing alive!
The Divine speaks to me through my heart. Today I surrender and listen!
Today I AM centered in trust and peace!
As always, I love hearing from you <<First Name>>! So please feel free to reply, or comment on my Facebook page and let me know what's on your mind and in your heart. :-)
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With love,
Joy Rigberg, MEd, MA, CTACC
Addiction Recovery + Life Coach
Online at: NextStepRecoveryCoaching.com
Email: joy@nextsteprecoverycoaching.com
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