A Great Success Story
"On the brightest of days, I was in the darkest of hours. Life for me no longer had purpose, meaning, vision, hope dreams or happiness. Tomorrow seemed bleak.
At some point along the line in my seven years of abuse, my self respect diminished and my mind went dormant. It depressed me to think that life was going on without me. That I knew I could be out in it living and enjoying it, but a demon was keeping me from doing so. I just wasn't strong enough.
And then something happened. On that sunny day that hurt the most, I said to myself ‘I've had enough.'
Through the steps of this program, I regained my self-respect and once again my mind and body became one. I extinguished that demon and discovered new ways to earn true respect from my peers and my pupils by accepting responsibility for my actions and mistakes and being strong enough to say ‘I'm sorry'.
Through the sauna exercise program, weight was lifted off my shoulders. Out went the old and in came the new and the life I had been hoping for, for such a long time, was beginning to emerge.
Through the other books I have gained the ability to live and be happy, but I know that it all starts with me. I am rewarded in knowing that I have truly increased my own happiness and am certain now more than ever before that it is within me- within my power and control to live a more rewarding life.
I have endured many of life's stereotypes and prejudices. But it is this place in which I have encountered a special part of humanity. Friends have accepted me for the person that I am. I have learned here that I don't need approval from anyone nor should I desire it and I am entitled to be the person that stands before you today.
And so I stand here in a moment of divine inspiration about my future as I begin an even greater journey. I have gained approval from those around me as I venture into this new world that awaits me."
Barnabus (2007-12-04)
As the beautiful "old saying" goes...This is the first day...of the rest of your life!! And I can see from you're writing...You are going to make it!!!
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