For today’s forgiving journal, I’d like to do something a little different. I have a story for you.
I was getting a ride from a dear friend, Veronique, to Santa Monica. She was going to drop me off somewhere. Before we got there, she mentioned that she really wanted to see the sunset at the beach (she’s from Switzerland, so this is a novelty for her.) I really heard her, and I changed my plans so that we could do this together.
The traffic is only such like one can see in L.A., and still we made it down to the Santa Monica pier in perfect timing. Veronique found the most awesome parking spot (a very big deal on the pier!) and we walked onto the beach as the sun was radiating glorious hues of red, orange, and gold.
I wanted to walk on the beach alongside my friend, yet I hadn’t really dressed for it in my suede boots. The sand was super cold, and I didn’t care. I took my shoes off and got my feet right in there. It felt so good – so free, so energizing – to walk with this person who I loved so much, in this gorgeous scene.
I tell you this story, because it is a good analogy for where I’m going in my life. I got here to LA and thought I may be going one place, and then a whole glorious opportunity opened up. I’m planning on doing a spiritual psychology coaching program, as a way to explore what’s next with this forgiving project.
You guys, I am so excited and I have also had so much fear come up. I forgive myself:
I forgive myself for judging myself for not stepping into the cold sand sooner.
I let this go into the Light so that I may walk free.
I am so grateful for my courage to walk into the unknown, hand-in-hand with love.
Sooo….. my blog may be changing. My videos may be changing, or growing, or well..let’s see how it goes! There’s a blossoming happening, and I’m ready. Please keep my new steps in your heart and bless this forgiving project with your love.
Thank you so much.
Love,
Debbie
**This post is my contribution to Dutch Goes the Photo’s challenge this week, cold. Frank, the sand was cold and oh so glorious! I’m ready for my next adventure. 🙂
What a great story, Debbie! I’m so happy for you. And, I love it that you walked in the cold sand. We just took our girls and their friends for a brief stop at the Santa Monica pier on what we call our Iconic LA Day (a day trip hitting all the cool iconic places in LA).
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Oh Robin, that’s so great! We were in the same place. 🙂 I appreciate your support and good wishes. That means a lot to me. Lots of blessings your way, to you and your family — Debbie
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Wishing you well on the next part of your journey Debbie. 😍😍😍
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Thank you, Brigid! You bring a smile to my face. Blessings to you xo Love, Debbie ❤ ❤
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I’m so glad you’re settling nicely into this next phase of your life! Enjoy those glorious walks on the beach, and embrace this exciting chapter of transformation. ❤
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Thank you! Exciting with a whole lot of fun, playfulness and joy too (with the help of your blog 🙂 ). Lots of blessings to you, I appreciate your support — Debbie
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Sounds like a lovely day, and I am excited for your next steps!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend 🙂
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Thank you, Emily!! I had a wonderful weekend 🙂 Was in a spiritual living class all weekend, very expansive and transformative. Hope your weekend was fantastic too. Much love — Debbie
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Lovely post, Debbie! Cold sand, and a warm path into the future!
Frank
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Oh, Frank – thank you! I am quite grateful for your photo challenge. I learn so much each time I participate. Many blessings — Debbie 🙂
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I love the Little Different, Debbie. Many blessings to you on your onward path.
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Thank you, Anne! You are an inspiration to me. I love you. ❤ Blessings of joy your way — Debbie
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Walking on sand feels so liberating – even if it is cold !! Blessings for your new project Debbie ……. what a wonderful start to 2017 🙂
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Thank you so much Judith! Yes, it was liberating … and helped me feel like I was really participating in and enjoying life. Many blessings 🙂 Love Debbie
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It is great to walk on cold sand knowing that you are still going to be fine! Good luck with your new programme Debbie :o) xxx
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You said it, Xenia! I bet your dogs would have fun with it. 🙂 Thank you for the love and caring re: my next steps. Many blessings xxoo
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Aw Debbie I love this! Sounds beautiful.
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Thank you Lacey! It is beautiful. I’m excited and open to what’s next, and taking good care of myself. (That’s a key 🙂 ). Lots of blessings, Debbie
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LOVE love love love love this story! You are such a good friend. ❤
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Oh, Nikki, thank you! ❤ Your comment completely touched my heart and put a smile on my face. Blessings to you — Debbie
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Much love! ❤
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Oh wow – I’m excited DebbieY to see how your ‘petals unfurl’ to reveal more ‘inner brilliance’.. If we all took a leaf out of your book to light up the world with your smile, the World would be a better place..
I can’t wait to see your tree full of beautiful blossom! x
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Oh thank you, Wendy!! Completely touched by your cheerleading support. Love you and your presence on my blog. You truly are “Brilliance Within” (great name for your blog) Blessings — Debbie
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Well you are So Very Welcome my friend!! It’s great to be part of your blogging community and what a beautiful comment about me and my blog which I truly value! Thank you Debbie xxx
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What a lovely blog! Your blog name was what caught my attention. So clever.
Nothing like a sunset from God and feet in the sand.
Would love to invite you to follow me on my blogging journey ❤
https://holisticbeautyy.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much Britt. Lovely to have you here 💖 I checked out your blog, it’s full of positive energy. So glad you found my blog.
Many blessings,
Debbie
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Thank you so much I GREATLY appreciate it. You made my day and hope you follow me on my blogging journey as I hope to continue to encourage with positive energy. And we all need that:)
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Beautiful! This parallels my life now, also. I can feel the changes and forgive myself for the doubt and fear that try to make their way in. I let them go to the light, some days hourly! But I am ready 💖
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Beautiful! I hear you and love that. Much love and Light to you on your steps in this journey. One of the things I’m present to right now is to love it all. (A big key and learning for me) Thank you for sharing ❤
Blessings — Debbie
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What a great story, thnak you so much for sharing
Happy new year 2017 my dear
kisses
Anita
https://femmeetinfos.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much, Anita! So good to connect with you. Happy New Year, and many blessings of love and joy for 2017. 🙂 Peace, Debbie
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you are welcome
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Life is perfect. Blessings on you and your blossoming.
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It is, isn’t it RGS? So lovely to hear from you. I just got back from the first weekend of the program. Very transformational. What a blessing. 🙂 Love to you — Debbie
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