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Hello all! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Shannon Stedman, a Jesus-loving wife and mother of five. I love outdoor activities, exploring new areas, exercising, reading and writing. I write on my whole journey in the areas of faith, health and relationships. Read More…

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Altruism is doing good for others without seeking one’s own benefit. “With the absence of profit motive” as the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says. When I am purely looking out for others, I receive the greatest reward. Counter intuitive I know, but I don’t make the rules 😊 God, please help me to smash my pride and replace it with selflessness. #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions #altruism

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Children of the 80s and 90s, you totally know what this is. ⁣
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When I was a kid, I wanted a Chia Pet soooooo bad. It never happened. ⁣
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As a kid I loved Care Bears, so this was the perfect thing - a Care Bear Chia Pet. ⁣
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This is recovery and healing work. Rediscovering my inner child and getting to know her. What makes her smile and laugh and what feels like a chore. Sometimes it’s as simple as a Care Bear Chia Pet that brings this girl a joyful smile! ⁣
⁣
Would love to hear from you? ⁣
⁣
What are those things you have or do that bring you back to childhood? ⁣
⁣
#childhoodmemories #carebears #fun #joy #smile #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions

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This is where I’m living today. Come join me, I need other Wholeness Warriors on the journey with me. #holestowhole #faithhopelove #faith #faithful #scriptureoftheday #christianblogger #psalms #psalm91 #psalms91 #favoritescripture #favoriteverse #favoritebibleverse

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It’s amazing how risky this feels at times! Totally worth it though!! #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions #holestowhole #loved #worthy #free #freedom

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Life is short. How important is it? Perspective #scriptureoftheday #christianblogger #psalms #psalm #psalm90 #wisdom #wisdomquotes #perspective #howimportantisit #alanon #alanonslogans #lifeisshort

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My 12 year old daughter is a bit obsessed with selfies. Every time she has a “perfect” hair day, she “must” capture it. But since I’m a “mean mom” and she doesn’t have her own device, I get the question “Mom, can I use your phone for a minute?”. The thing is it’s not just for a minute as just like getting the perfect hair, the perfect picture must be achieved too. ⁣
⁣
I don’t know about all this selfie business. Those of you my age and older know that wasn’t even a glimmer in our eyes growing up and all generations say, things are so different now as I’m raising my own kids. Part of my “mean mom” act is not allowing all the selfies that she wants and sometimes just saying “no”. Our self-centered society easily ropes in adults and kids alike and I don’t want my kids growing up thinking it’s all about them. ⁣
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But on the other hand, I see Ella’s point. When you identify something of beauty, there is an innate sense within us to capture it. To document it, so we can go back to it over and over even if only visually and mentally. ⁣
⁣
Recently I read a post from a fellow writer on beauty. She told her girls that in order to be beautiful you need to experience and take in beauty. Fill up on beauty around you and you will reflect it all from your insides. From this perspective I can see why Ella is selfie-obsessed and I’m grateful that she finds beauty in herself. ⁣
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I’m still working on figuring this whole thing out, but for today I’m going to be awake and watching for my own beauty experiences and drink them in. Hey, maybe I’ll even take a selfie of my own 😊⁣
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#whatareyouthankfulfor #gratitudejournal #grateful #thankfulforyou #thankful #thanks #thankyou #thankyougod #parentingtips #christianmom #momlife #healthymom #healthymomma #kidfun #momlove #honestmotherhood #honestlymothering #lovemykids #christianbloggers ⁣
#christianauthor #faithblogger #writersofinstagram #beauty #beautiful #raisingteens

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I used to think Courage was the absence of fear. After a while I realized how truly insane that idea was. Everyone feels fear because we are human. It is impossible to go through life without experiencing fear at some point. Although not everyone recognizes or admits that they feel fear.⁣⁣⁣
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Today I have a very different understanding of Courage. Courage is showing up for life and fully experiencing it all without hiding or numbing. Courage is being yourself fully and following Your path without apologizing. Courage is being honest with yourself, God and others especially when it’s not popular or supported. ⁣⁣⁣
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Courage is loving, receiving love, fully knowing others and allowing ourselves to be fully known. The experts call this intimacy 😉 Courage is doing the hard work of healing and forgiving ourselves and others. Courage is standing firm and not running when the waters rise and the ice breaks the docks (yes, my hubs runs a marina). ⁣⁣⁣
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Courage is speaking softly and gently when you want to scream and curse. Courage is not defending yourself when wrongly accused and courage is leaning and inviting people in when you want to push them away. ⁣Courage is also putting yourself out there knowing rejection is a possibility. Courage is accepting our humanness and that of others and loving us all anway. ⁣⁣
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Courage is practicing your heart out for your violin concert even though you’re pretty sure you don’t want to continue with it next year. Courage is looking that stage in the eye and walking into it like you own the place and rockin that concert. My girl looked it up and down and said “you don’t own me” and she killed it. And that my friends is Courage! ⁣⁣
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What is “It” for you? What have you felt fear about and done anyway?⁣⁣
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#mentalhealth #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalhealth #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #parentingtips #christianmom #momlife #momlove #honestmotherhood #honestlymothering #lovewarrior #proudmama #courage #courageous #fear #fearless

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Hello all! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m Shannon Stedman, a Jesus-loving wife and mother of five. I love outdoor activities, exploring new areas, exercising, reading and writing. I write on my whole journey in the areas of faith, health and relationships. Read More…

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Altruism is doing good for others without seeking one’s own benefit. “With the absence of profit motive” as the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says. When I am purely looking out for others, I receive the greatest reward. Counter intuitive I know, but I don’t make the rules 😊 God, please help me to smash my pride and replace it with selflessness. #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions #altruism

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Children of the 80s and 90s, you totally know what this is. ⁣
⁣
When I was a kid, I wanted a Chia Pet soooooo bad. It never happened. ⁣
⁣
As a kid I loved Care Bears, so this was the perfect thing - a Care Bear Chia Pet. ⁣
⁣
This is recovery and healing work. Rediscovering my inner child and getting to know her. What makes her smile and laugh and what feels like a chore. Sometimes it’s as simple as a Care Bear Chia Pet that brings this girl a joyful smile! ⁣
⁣
Would love to hear from you? ⁣
⁣
What are those things you have or do that bring you back to childhood? ⁣
⁣
#childhoodmemories #carebears #fun #joy #smile #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions

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This is where I’m living today. Come join me, I need other Wholeness Warriors on the journey with me. #holestowhole #faithhopelove #faith #faithful #scriptureoftheday #christianblogger #psalms #psalm91 #psalms91 #favoritescripture #favoriteverse #favoritebibleverse

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It’s amazing how risky this feels at times! Totally worth it though!! #addictionrecovery #alive #12steps #holestowhole #wholehealthjourney #wholefaithjourney #recoveryquotes #recoverywarrior #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #solutions #holestowhole #loved #worthy #free #freedom

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Life is short. How important is it? Perspective #scriptureoftheday #christianblogger #psalms #psalm #psalm90 #wisdom #wisdomquotes #perspective #howimportantisit #alanon #alanonslogans #lifeisshort

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#womenfriendship #womenfriends

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My 12 year old daughter is a bit obsessed with selfies. Every time she has a “perfect” hair day, she “must” capture it. But since I’m a “mean mom” and she doesn’t have her own device, I get the question “Mom, can I use your phone for a minute?”. The thing is it’s not just for a minute as just like getting the perfect hair, the perfect picture must be achieved too. ⁣
⁣
I don’t know about all this selfie business. Those of you my age and older know that wasn’t even a glimmer in our eyes growing up and all generations say, things are so different now as I’m raising my own kids. Part of my “mean mom” act is not allowing all the selfies that she wants and sometimes just saying “no”. Our self-centered society easily ropes in adults and kids alike and I don’t want my kids growing up thinking it’s all about them. ⁣
⁣
But on the other hand, I see Ella’s point. When you identify something of beauty, there is an innate sense within us to capture it. To document it, so we can go back to it over and over even if only visually and mentally. ⁣
⁣
Recently I read a post from a fellow writer on beauty. She told her girls that in order to be beautiful you need to experience and take in beauty. Fill up on beauty around you and you will reflect it all from your insides. From this perspective I can see why Ella is selfie-obsessed and I’m grateful that she finds beauty in herself. ⁣
⁣
I’m still working on figuring this whole thing out, but for today I’m going to be awake and watching for my own beauty experiences and drink them in. Hey, maybe I’ll even take a selfie of my own 😊⁣
⁣
#whatareyouthankfulfor #gratitudejournal #grateful #thankfulforyou #thankful #thanks #thankyou #thankyougod #parentingtips #christianmom #momlife #healthymom #healthymomma #kidfun #momlove #honestmotherhood #honestlymothering #lovemykids #christianbloggers ⁣
#christianauthor #faithblogger #writersofinstagram #beauty #beautiful #raisingteens

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I used to think Courage was the absence of fear. After a while I realized how truly insane that idea was. Everyone feels fear because we are human. It is impossible to go through life without experiencing fear at some point. Although not everyone recognizes or admits that they feel fear.⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Today I have a very different understanding of Courage. Courage is showing up for life and fully experiencing it all without hiding or numbing. Courage is being yourself fully and following Your path without apologizing. Courage is being honest with yourself, God and others especially when it’s not popular or supported. ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Courage is loving, receiving love, fully knowing others and allowing ourselves to be fully known. The experts call this intimacy 😉 Courage is doing the hard work of healing and forgiving ourselves and others. Courage is standing firm and not running when the waters rise and the ice breaks the docks (yes, my hubs runs a marina). ⁣⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Courage is speaking softly and gently when you want to scream and curse. Courage is not defending yourself when wrongly accused and courage is leaning and inviting people in when you want to push them away. ⁣Courage is also putting yourself out there knowing rejection is a possibility. Courage is accepting our humanness and that of others and loving us all anway. ⁣⁣
⁣⁣⁣
Courage is practicing your heart out for your violin concert even though you’re pretty sure you don’t want to continue with it next year. Courage is looking that stage in the eye and walking into it like you own the place and rockin that concert. My girl looked it up and down and said “you don’t own me” and she killed it. And that my friends is Courage! ⁣⁣
⁣⁣
What is “It” for you? What have you felt fear about and done anyway?⁣⁣
⁣⁣
#mentalhealth #mentalhealthwarrior #mentalhealthrecovery #emotionalhealth #victimnomore #empowerment #selfempowered #selfempowerment #solution #parentingtips #christianmom #momlife #momlove #honestmotherhood #honestlymothering #lovewarrior #proudmama #courage #courageous #fear #fearless

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