Sunday, January 3, 2010

Getting back in the saddle

Its all too common, when one is out of practice, that one may become a tad fearful. We avoid the uncomfortable and would rather not be put in that awful position. Cecilia has a few friends who have recently become DIVORCEE's, (or alone and facing that soon). First, there are a few key survival items that every female must learn. First and foremost, "you are wonderful". Sure, its easier said than done, but write it in lipstick on your mirror if you have to. Do it. You may need to see those words smack dab in your face each and every morning you pull yourself out of bed. Secondly, its critical to get back in the saddle. Yes, Cecilia means that literally ladies. You may want to nurture your pets or children, starve yourself, watch Fried Green Tomatoes and cry. But you have to do your weeping and then get yourself dolled up and get out there. Its going to be incredibly hard for those married or coupled up for many years. Its unfamiliar, awkward, risky and strange. But, the longer you avoid this step in the healing mecca, you will stay in that awful holding pattern. Go and get your makeup done at the make-up counter, squeeze into those jeans, put on your highest heels, and go and meet some girlfriends at a location where there are plenty of young, available men. Post up, smile, laugh, exude confidence from every orifice that you have available and enjoy the scamming. If at first you don't succeed, yes, it will be time soon enough to try again. Once you succeed, just remember that feeling wanted again will help to heal the pain and the angst you are filled with. Getting back in the saddle works for a cowboy thrown off a horse, and will also work for a lovely lady who was yanked from the life she once lived. Go get em!

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