Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
Today I struggled, today I faltered, today I doubted, today I was bombarded with fear.
This morning I had a good long cry and a little prayer.
I wrestled with some huge fears and admitted to myself that I'm ever so slightly terrified. Terrified that I cannot do what I've set out to do. Terrified that I won't reach these huge goals I've set. Terrified I'll let my family down and let myself down. Terrified I'm not good enough.
I looked at all the work I have before me to reach my goals, and all the things that need done in my day to day life at the same time, and fear told me I could never do it, that it's impossible. Fear is a liar.
I'm not a crier, but after this mornings, er, mini breakdown, I feel better. I let all those fears and doubts out. I prayed. I feel release.
I will no longer allow fear to rule my life. It may keep knocking at the door, but I choose not to answer. Fear is a liar.
Fear tells me I can't. Fear tells me I won't. Fear is a liar.
I know that I CAN do these things I've set out to do. I know that I WILL reach these huge goals I've set.
I choose not to listen when the fear comes. Fear is a liar.
I choose to remain positive. I choose to keep working hard. I choose to press forward. I choose to believe I can, I will.
I choose hope over fear. Fear is a liar.
While cleaning the other night, I found my notebook of quotes. It's a running journal of quotes and sayings that I like. I have been carrying it with me everywhere I go since I found it - I had misplaced it months ago. After reading your post and leafing through the journal a bit, I came up with this...it seems to fit.
ReplyDelete"You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith." ~Mary Manin Morrissey
Fear is a liar. Amen! You can achieve your goals. You WILL achieve your goals!
This is soooo true Kat! I've been talking to my boyfriend about this kind of thing exactly over the past few days. I was especially feeling it while trying to finish my 30 day yoga challenge! There was a huge part of me that feared success, almost to the point of making myself sick and not finishing what I set out to do. The mind truly can play tricks on you. Congrats for seeing past it...
ReplyDeleteGreat post- Thank you for being so honest. :) Take one day at a time. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat attitude! Fear is a hard one to let go of in my life. I fear what I can't do...but I also fear the unknown of what if I can do it...but I keep struggling forward. Minds are pretty tricky!
ReplyDeletegreat attitude girl!
ReplyDeletelovin the new look of your bog too =)
I feel like I'm due for a good cry. Things have been awful lately, but crying isn't going to solve anything. Although it will make me slightly better. I guess I am able to focus better after an emotional release. Glad you're being positive!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful girl! If you ever need to talk you can always e-mail me. I'm home with Sam pretty much 24/7 so if you ever need me I'll be here!
ReplyDeleteThough I just met you I can tell you are a strong and beautiful woman both inside and out! Fear can't touch you!
I love you, you are a remarkable woman, the love of my life, you make me want to be a better Man, Husband, Freind, and Helper. Darran
ReplyDeleteAwww, just read that last comment. :) Sloo sweet.
ReplyDeleteAnd, I don't know about you, but when I make goals that are, well, less than a stretch for me, I just don't get into it. Having something that seems beyond my reach somehow pulls out the kick in me, like "oh yeah, don't think I can do this? just watch missy..." Let the bigness of your goals bring out the fight in you...I love it that you call fear a liar!
This is so true. When I set big goals, I start to feel the pressure almost immediately. But if I didn't set goals, I wouldn't accomplish anything either. Stay positive.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Thank you for being so honest and real with me :) I'm here to support you and help you out, please let me know if you need anything!
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