We all want to be accepted for who we are. We all want to feel comfortable being ourselves with another person. How would you complete the sentence, "I want to be accepted for . . ."

Yesterday, I began the courage exercises. My act of courage was to call someone I’ve never met or spoken to talk about what I could provide cheesecake-wise to the two events she is planning and managing for a real estate development company here in Austin. Was feeling anxious about calling and almost sent an email instead. But I went ahead and called anyway despite my nervousness and we had a nice conversation about what she was looking for and what some of the options I had that she could choose from. We texted again this morning and I’m just waiting for her next response. So it went well despite the negative voice in my head.

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius When life feels stuck, I remind myself: slow is still movement. Every small effort is still progress. What quote reminds you to keep going?

Well after getting myself out of a wee bit of sadness.....I did two days of 5 mile walks the last 2 days.well three counting today. .it's always nice how once you are up and out (and it can be a struggle) how much better you feel. totally continue my daily goal of say something kind/compliment someone every day. it makes me so happy to make them happy. I told someone this morning how beautiful their garden is...and he was so happy he gave me flowers.

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