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Introducing ‘Recovery Seeds’ … Daily Mini-Posts to Support Your Wellness Journey

Published 11/30/2010 by Jane

Recovery Seeds

It is my belief that most of us are recovering from something. Whether it’s acute or chronic, physical, emotional, or spiritual … we likely have some condition that needs attention.

When we’re getting over the flu or a broken arm there are certain steps we take in order to reduce the fever, relieve our aching muscles, or heal the injury.

But recovering from broken promises, a weakened immune system, or the effects of inadequate self-care can’t be fixed with surgery or medication.

I seldom get the flu, and I’ve never broken a bone, but I’ve spent a measurable part of my life in recovery.

  • Maybe you’ve lived with chronic pain for so long that you can’t remember life without it.
  • Maybe you get a headache every afternoon, and can’t figure out why.
  • Maybe you or someone you love suffers from an addiction.
  • Maybe your desire to please others drives you to self-neglect or exhaustion.
  • Maybe everyone around you thrives on chaotic drama, and maybe you do, too.
  • Maybe you’ve lived with something painful or difficult  for so long, that you don’t remember life any other way.

My hope is that you’ll become willing to acknowledge that pain isn’t normal, and that it doesn’t have to be part of your life.  Maybe your heart desires, but dares not utter, “There must be a better, more peaceful way to live.”

One of my most beloved doctors once told me, “You need to take care of yourself.  You know how to take care of yourself better than anyone else in this world.”  Her words stirred something deep inside me, a germ of a seed that had been dormant … deep in the dark, rich soil of my spirit.  Until that moment, I believed someone else needed to take care of me, to heal me, to make me better. She empowered me to take charge of my nutrition, my medical care, my emotional and spiritual well-being.  She awakened my recovery seed.

I’ve created Recovery Seeds, weekday mini-posts, in order to stir the tiny seeds within your spirit that need warmth, sunlight, and nutrition.  They’re bits and pieces from my recovery journey.  They’ll be scattered with my own writings, recovery quotes, and valuable links.

In the natural world, some seeds germinate very slowly, and some produce shoots almost before our eyes.  Gently tend the seeds that resonate with you.  Provide fertile soil and give them time to take root and grow.

The first Recovery Seed post will be tomorrow, December 1, 2010. It is my deepest desire that these seeds will help you along your path to wellness, and that you’ll find the courage to share the seeds with others who might be helped.

I’m wishing you wellness and tender, healing nourishment,
Take good care,

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13 Comments

  1. John Sherry John Sherry

    I look forwards to planting new seeds Jane. For me, I am recovering from not realising and witnessing the love in my life and the love I held but never shared. But, what is done is done, what will be will be marvellous. Let the seeds fall where they will, I will plant them with love.
    John Sherry recently posted..How One Simple Idea Could Change Your Life And Everyone Else’s

    11/30/2010
    • Jane Jane

      Hi John,

      I’m really glad to see you here! It’s amazing that we can look back with such clarity. Emotions and conditions can cloud our judgement in the moment. You’re right, what’s done is done, and we must all move forward. From this moment, taking in, and sharing all the love we are able.

      Tend your seeds lovingly, John. We are all anxiously awaiting the beauty to unfold for your highest good.

      Have a peaceful holiday season,
      Take good care~
      Jane

      11/30/2010
  2. Leah McClellan Leah McClellan

    Hi Jane,

    This sounds great. I agree with your doctor. Only we can take care of ourselves–nobody else can give us what’s already inside of us. Or maybe they try to give us something we need but we can’t receive it, we don’t know how. Recovery from broken promises and so on isn’t as easy as healing broken bones (I’ve had a bunch of those and it’s pretty straight-forward :). I recognize everyone I know or myself in all your examples, too.

    I’ll look forward to reading your recovery seeds 🙂 Meanwhile, my mouth is watering from your photo! Yum.
    Leah McClellan recently posted..Observing or Evaluating–What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter

    11/30/2010
    • Jane Jane

      Hi Leah,

      It’s great to see you. I’m guessing most of us can see pieces of ourselves, or of people we know in these lists. The parts that we can identify with are the parts we can begin to address.

      Here’s hoping that these seeds will make a real difference in some lives. See you again soon!

      Take good care~
      Jane

      11/30/2010
  10. Aileen Aileen

    Jane, such a brilliant and necessary series you have with Recovery Seeds!

    12/13/2010

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