Tell the story of a time when I overcame a major life obstacle or career challenge.
For me, journaling is an exceptionally invigorating exercise. With a fountain pen and blank book, I can retreat to the privacy of my own hidden sanctuary. There I can wrestle with tough issues, organize my thoughts and even relive the triumphant times when I was victorious in overcoming insurmountable odds. Most of my public blog posts, for example, began as embryonic ideas written just for myself during a journaling stream of consciousness.
In these journaling sessions, I’ve recalled stories of how I thrived when I was between jobs. Though the process was painful, I wouldn’t trade for anything what I learned during that time. During a job search I was able to reinvent myself and re-energize my career. Retelling those stories help me to better understand how I was led through the wilderness. That gives me hope and strength for whatever uncertainties I may face today.
I’ve also fought and overcome cancer. Being diagnoses with the “Big C” puts everything else into perspective. Being victorious in a life-and-death battle gives me courage to take on whatever might come my way.
As I remember the dramatic, defining periods of my life, I am rejuvenated. I am reminded of a favorite quote that sums everything up: “We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us in the past.”
Posted by Duane Hallock 
I communicate with passion and purpose to inspire those searching for beauty and truth.
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