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Deanna Thomas's avatar

Moving to Jamaica 7 years ago and transforming my life on every level has led me to the exact truth you write about here. 💫 There is so much ease and peace on the other side of letting go of the pushing and hustle. Thank you for sharing this wisdom and I wish that it spreads far and wide to those that are ready to receive it. May all beings be at peace 🙏🪷☮️🩵

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Cara Bradley's avatar

You are so courageous and your words are grounding and wise. Thank you for modeling courage for us all Deanna.

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Heather Hausenblas, PhD's avatar

This is so true. Very powerful. I read it three times!

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Cara Bradley's avatar

Oh good! It’s an important one for me.

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Anna Dinanno's avatar

This was powerful

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Cara Bradley's avatar

Thank you. Glad it landed for you Anna.

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Pam Frank's avatar

This is so spot on. Love "I lost by forcing. I won by waiting." For me, there was a huge shift when I remained hopeful during the waiting period. When I let desperation set it, the waiting didn't work.

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Cara Bradley's avatar

Thank you for sharing Pam. It’s so hard to wait. Learning now that it is a big part of '“life school” for me. Sounds like it’s been a lesson for you too.

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VOICE OF TRUTH's avatar

Yep, I was a forcer. Gripping the dashboard forcing everything, out of fear that if I missed an opportunity, it would not come back around. I sure did learn the hard way. Now I observe and listen, trusting that the vision I have of how I want my life to unfold, will come when I declare that vision, then step back and trust I will know when to take that next step.

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Cara Bradley's avatar

Wise words Patty! Your thoughtful comment made me think. I’m not sure I would ever really have known what it’s like to not force without having gone through the fire. The older I get, I more I cherish all of my face plants. They’ve been helpful.

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Josh Luton's avatar

Love this and also struggling with this exact thing right now. Thanks for the reminder.

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Cara Bradley's avatar

We are more alike than we are different! Glad it landed Josh.

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Melissa Bloom's avatar

This is so good. And so true Cara. We love to 'push' and it never works!

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Cara Bradley's avatar

I was the Queen of Push. Learned this the hard way. Glad you liked it Melissa!

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