What are you good at?  Are you willing to go from good to great?  Whatever it is give it more respect.  Focus on what you do well and not your failures.  When we are thankful for something it has more meaning for us. Start being great at something you are currently good at.  Trust and faith in your fellow man has no equal, but you have to know yourself before you can really know others. What truths do you believe in?  One truth is that the more we give, the more we get.  Low trust makes us nervous of others.  The only way to move forward is to stop leading with distrust, because to do so is to miss out on a lot of life’s joys. Trust more and yes you risk being taken advantage of, but the growth and relationships you get is so much more than the risks. Change your plans by taking an occasional risk, and be willing to go after any new inspirations.  Don’t join the “woulda, coulda, shoulda” club of regrets.  If you feel inspired, be courageous enough to act on it.  I encourage you to ease up, bend your mind and try to do things in a new way. Yes, you are not part of a couple and so you are on your own.  However, don’t let that disconnect you from inventing a new story for yourself.  Don’t be defined by your past or by the impressions and judgements of others. There are no limits, but those that you set for yourself.  There is no limit to the blessing you can count, the accomplishments you can celebrate and the memories you still have to make.  Most of all there is no limit to the love you can hold and the love you can share. You’re the boss of your life.  Stop allowing other people’s opinions to cause doubt or to ignore what you feel.  Trusting your own instincts gives you peace of self-approval and acceptance.  So, don’t be afraid to take full responsibility for your life, to go from good to great in what matters to you. Mary Francis, The Sisterhood of Widows #thesisterhoodofwidows, #widow, #grief, #griefsupport, #widowsupport, #howtogrieve. #widowshelpingwidows