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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

There's Something I Need to Tell You...

Dear friend,

I just wanted you to know that I see how much you’ve been struggling lately. I know things have been difficult, but I wanted to remind you of a few things…

One, you’re awesome.

Two, this path you’re on, it’s rough-and-tumble stuff. One day you feel like you’re on top of the mountain, the next you’re rolling back down in a out-of-control somersault. And we both know that the climb back isn’t so much treacherous as it is tiresome. Some days we just get so damn weary with it all…

That said, look at how far you’ve come. You may think it’s nothing to celebrate, what you’ve achieved thus far, but I say every step… every
freakin’ step… is worthy of being celebrated.

Three, falling isn’t failing. You’ll have bad days here and there; we all have setbacks that shake our confidence and exhaust our resolve, but
I’m convinced that you’re convinced that you know what to do now, and more importantly, what’s at stake. Going back to the way things were simply isn’t an option.

Four, it’s all worth it in the end. I know you question whether that’s true or not, but I promise you that it is. It may seem so far away right now, but every step forward brings you closer to where you want to be.

This is a long journey we’re on; don’t be afraid to lean on your friends from time to time.

And lastly, have I told you lately that you’re awesome?

Take care of yourself.

Your pal,

Jack

22 comments:

  1. wow...I needed this today. Thank You!

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  2. Thanks for thinking about ME. Why are all these other people commenting? Oh, it wasn't just to me? Well, it was awesome anyhow.

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  3. Thanks Jack! That's definitely something I needed to hear today.

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  4. How did you know?? Tx-- that was a great post.

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  5. Ah...words to make my soul sing today. Thanks, Jack!

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  6. I sooooo needed to hear those words today. Thanks Jack. You are the Sh!t!

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  7. Jack, all I can say is....thank you.

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  8. This was wonderful, I echo all the other sentiments!

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  9. That was so nice of you to write that to me.

    Next time I'm on the radio, I'll say Jack Shit twice.

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  10. This is great. I've been sucking it up for a couple days. The reinforcement of will power is so helpful.

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  11. Awesome! We all need a friend to say this now and then, and we all need to say it to someone when they need it. Great job :)

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  12. Sometimes I think you are my soul mate :)

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  13. Why thank you, Jack.. You're not so bad yourself!

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  14. Thanks for Sharing this great Post. Great Work!

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  15. thanks for the encouragement, you are awesome too!

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  16. Great Post Jack, Thanks for Sharing..

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