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A Love Letter to our Wellness in Recovey Community – Love, Wendy

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Thank you for trusting me with your personal stories yesterday and last night.

Wow.

There is so much truth to the fact that we ALL have a story, and that when we share our stories, it allows us to feel supported, and to support others who are experiencing challenges, adversity and heartbreak.

Please know that suffering does not discriminate. However, as we come together and we share our experiences, and we pray for each other, we build a loving community, a spiritual community, where we also build resilience. And the more we practice resilience through healthy practices, daily, the stronger we become…the more resilient we become.

We adapt and navigate with mindful determination through the stress, we continue to be productive, go to work, enjoy our family and friends, love, laugh, cry, all together, knowing we are not alone. One day at a time. One hour at a time. One moment at a time.

I shared my personal story of my own 13 year recovery from substance use disorder as well as my daughter’s ongoing battle with this life threatening disease. You reached out privately to share your similar story and experience. And so many of you told me you had not shared before. To unpack that build up of burden is a relief to our physical and mental health.

What I have learned over the years in working in this field, and having the lived experience is that we NEED each other, and we experience comfort when we feel a part of a loving community. And we all deserve to live in peace and wellness, no matter our circumstances.

WE are not alone when we speak our truth and ask for what we need. And inherently, we know what we need to feel better. It will look different for everyone, and will change over time with our circumstances.

Love, kindness, support, prayer. COMMUNITY.

KEEP SHARING.
KEEP PRAYING.

Find whatever healthy practice provides you with wellness and peace, and take time for your self care every day.

You have the right to live your life in peace, joy, and wellness.

You can read my entire story in my book Write Pray Recover:A Journey To Wellness Through Spiritual Solutions and Self Care on Amazon and online bookstores worldwide. https://a.co/d/iUCD8NW

Thank you.

Love and blessings,

Wendy ❤️

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Spiritual Immunization – Love, Wendy

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Spiritual immunization means putting oneself first, daily, using spiritual solutions and self care practices. This includes any healthy practices that create an environment of peace, joy and wellness with a foundation in faith and gratitude.

When we are “spiritually immunized,” we set limits, and implement healthy boundaries to protect our own energy. We are deeply connected to Spirit, and we are of service to others seeking a spiritual immunization and spiritual lifestyle.

When we are “spiritually immunized,” we are unshakeable in our faith regardless of the cacophony of intended distractions that surround us by those who have not yet found their Divine light within.

When we are “spiritually immunized,” we continue to lead by example, radiate positive energy as we lead the way, and we stand ready to guide those who step onto their spiritual path when they are ready.

When we are “spiritually immunized,” we know that we are lovingly guided, and we live with peace in our soul…

Life is not meant to be stressful and chaotic.

A “spiritual immunization” reminds us that our wellness comes first, to stand in faith, and to allow ourselves the freedom to live, laugh, love and learn.

Spiritual immunization promotes wellness.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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Faith Is An Enigma – Love, Wendy

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In my opinion, Faith is an enigma…

a mysterious force that transcends logic and common sense, yet provides a deep sense of purpose and confidence with the belief in something beyond what can be seen or proven.

A quiet, personal and subjective trust in my personal space…a space where I connect to peace through this “enigma.”

While it may seem paradoxical—faith offers strength and comfort in moments of doubt and inspires hope when all seems as if it has drifted too far to return, yet always reminds me of the possibility of rebirth.

Faith is always assuring me that no matter how distant I may feel from peace or resolution, there is always a path, even if it’s one that I cannot yet see…

but I can feel it…

Question everything. Often. Entertain new perspectives. Consider new theories. Explore them with an open mind and heart.

Sit in silence.

Listen.

Feel the quiet whispers as it speaks to you through the subtle rhythms of nature, the synchronicities of life, and the intuitive nudges within your heart.

This is where Faith trancends barriers of fear.

You may hear the response. You may feel the loving guidance of the Universe.

The Universe’s voice is ever-present, persistent, and full of possibility, if we are willing to pause long enough to listen and feel its presence.

Faith IS an enigma.

Embrace Faith.

Love and blessings,

Wendy

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God cannot save everyone – Love, Wendy

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God cannot save everyone.

Even through constant prayer, I have seen for years that one I love has reached the point of no return. Angry. Judgemental. Unyielding. Unforgiving. Brainwashed by the masses.

This often takes place in the psyche of one who lacks self worth, self esteem, self regulation and awareness, and cannot regulate their emotions when it comes to social awareness. And it is prevalent in relationships where this “lack of” takes the form of toxicity that breeds chronic uncertainty and fear, that which becomes unsustainable.

This often takes place where a soul does not “know God.”

I know that God offers us options. He loves us unconditionally. He opens doors that lead to healthy choices, healing and redemption. Doors that lead to love, and a life filled with peace, joy and connection. A life where we have the opportunity to be connected, protected and guided by our loving God.

And in some cases, as I have said many times, “You can only lead the horse to the water.”

I prayed for him for years. I wanted to believe he was the man he pretended, or even wanted to be, only to be shown, by our loving God, the truth…day after day, year after year.

I still pray for her because I believe she is at a crossroads and about to turn the corner. I love my daughter deeply and I believe she will walk through an open door invitation before it is too late. #sheismydaughter

There is so much truth in the saying, “God helps those who help themselves.”

After all, look at me. Getting ready to enter my 12th year of recovery from addiction. I crawled through the door very near to my death, where God helped me up, and showed me the way, and I never looked back.

“There before the grace of God go I.”

God cannot save all of his children, but he always loves them just the same.

I will always love you just the same.

Love,

Wendy

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Prayer and Faith – Love, Wendy

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I need not subscribe to anyone else’s idea of how “to pray” or what “to believe”.
My individual spiritual practice has been my primary source of inspiration and motivation on my journey of recovery. It continues to deepen my faith. It works for me.
God saved my life nearly 12 years ago from a life threatening brain disease known as SUD. (Substance Use Disorder).

He has provided me profound life lessons where I have learned to become more self aware, self regulated, self sufficient, and to grow more empathy of social awareness in my interaction with others.

Spirit has taught me that prayer, self care, love and kindness are the keys to connection, happiness, inner peace, and abundance…a life where I seek a spiritual answer that unfolds organically rather than reacting in an escalated moment of fear, frustration or disappointment.

Prayer and faith is subjective and personal.

And a spiritual connection is one’s ability to “intuitively understand something that impacts our soul and gives meaning to our lives”, and recognizing a strong connection to something bigger than oneself.

Pray, in whatever way you connect to God, the Universe, Spirit, or Nature. In this authentic space, you will be lovingly guided, and you will hear the answers. Each spiritual connection is unique. And, be open to a new perspective that teaches us to understand and to respond through a wider lens.

It is through this wider lens that I have learned, grown and continue to evolve. And, I repeatedly step into the space of a wider lens daily as each new day brings its own puzzle of pieces that need to be interlocked in a way that makes sense for me to feel spiritually, physically, and mentally connected.

Love and blessings,

Wendy