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About Svasti, evolution, geek, Growth, Healing, line in the sand, nest, progress, superstitious, swan, Tardis, time-space continuum, update, wolf
I just love this image, don’t you? It evokes for me a sense of love. Though I can’t explain why, not rationally.
Anyway. There’s a few new posts in the works, but for now I wanted to mention that I’ve updated my About Svasti page. Which has kinda turned into an essay in itself…
Had a read over it and realised I hadn’t touched it pretty much since I started my blog – which is well over a year ago.
And a lot has changed since then. So it seemed like time to draw a line in the sand and say I’m on *this* side of the line now! Wheeee!!!
But don’t get me wrong – I’m not in a position to say all of this stuff is over. Not yet anyway.
I guess the point is, when I look back to how things were when I started my blog I can honestly say life is several thousand times better these days.
I am no longer at the mercy of daily PTSD episodes. Depression (for now) is on the ropes. I am actually feeling, well, kinda-just-a-little-bit happy these days. Can you imagine? 😉
Ummm… not that I’m superstitious (I’m not!! – she says defensively) but gawd I really hope that writing this post isn’t going to cause some major imbalance in the time-space continuum *steps back into the Tardis* (yes, I am a geek).
For all my blog friends (those I’ve met, as well as those I’ve yet to meet), I can only wish with all my heart the same for each of you on your own journeys.
Namaste!
~Svasti
Svasti: A Journey From Assault To Wholeness 
that IS a great image!
re: depression….there is a great chapter on “mind states” in Stephen Levine’s book, A Gradual Awakening….it helped one of my students….and it’s an excellent book in general….
peace.
Bravo. I’ve just started to get to know you and your website, but I’m so pleased to hear you are doing well.
Like many others I have a personal story that allows me to closely empathize with your depression. Thankfully mine goes all the way back to high school and college, but I was also once on the edge and it took me many years to recover.
I like the picture, too.
Bob
Wooo hooo!!! I am pulling out my kazoo, my bubbles and my favorite Whoopie cushion upon hearing this update.
I no longer sit in the pit of depression, thank gawd for that. Moving forward and embracing joy is the only way these days, at least for me.
We morph, we change and we grow. Life is a beautiful adventure – grab it Svasti and enjoy. Bliss is your birthright.
@Linda-Sama – Thanks for the book tip, although looking that up may very well have just kicked off another avalance of Amazon.com purchases! 😉
@Bob – I’m so pleased you’re coming to visit me here! I’ve noticed your blog posts don’t seem to have the option to leave comments? Anyway, I’m reading and enjoying what I read.
I think there are so many people out there with stories of pain in their lives – pain they’ve never really addressed and so it becomes impacted, infected. The bravery is not in putting up with the pain but in facing with it and dealing head on with it. Being vulnerable and open is the biggest challenge we face, I believe.
@Christa – Haha, sounds like you’re doing well too Miss Giggle! 😀
My site is really an online book rather than a blog, so the comment sections on each page detracted from the book feel I was trying to give it. But I did leave the reply box on the home page and that creates a direct e-mail to me. I encourage comments there.
My real blog is on the Yoga Journal Community:
http://community.yogajournal.com/reweis
I test stuff there and then move what fits the book over to my site.
Bob W. http://www.yogademystified.com
Woo HOO! For all the progress you have made, my dear friend, in the last year! It’s been amazing to see your incredible journey in progress.
I know that you have helped so many women, including me, with your brutally honest path of self-discovery. We have shared your ups, your downs, and all your wonderful progress. And of course, it is all so wonderfully written. I have also seen your writing grow so much.
It’s been inspiring to many, I know.
Take care,
Melinda
p.s. I really love that picture too–it does inspire love and also such sweet protection.
I agree with you Melinda, Svasti’s honesty has helped me too. She is such a great writer and so in tune with her emotions.
@Bob – Gotcha. I’m onto it now!
@Melinda – Thank you Melinda. You more than most know what its like to be coming from behind that old eight ball and have to work your buns off to take a few forward steps! I am humbled by your words, especially from someone who is such an inspiration in what you’ve achieved.
@Christa – Thank you, too! Thing I really enjoy about blogging is finding many, many inspiring people to relate to, each with their own fantastic stories and triumphs. And oh lookie here, another inspiring woman – all of you guys and gals have really helped me too. To become a better writer and to have the courage to say the things I’ve said.
This just puts a big smile on my face Svasti! and yes, the artwork is such beautiful, tender, love. Wishing you more of the same! xox K
😀 So happy for ya hun!!
Svasti: wisdom woman! I honor you in this moment of accomplishment. Be well.
So great to hear that you’re on the other side of the line. Don’t be superstitious. Part of healing is that you’re in control of what does or doesn’t throw you off course.
Yea, Svasti! I’ll make a point of reading it.
So good to read this, and see your light shining out. Be well, my friend…
@Karin – Right back at you Karin! Photos of my journal out and about still coming!! 🙂
@Shiv – Thanks darlin’!! xo
@yogabrooks – That’s very kind Brooks. As I honour your work, too.
@RB – Very good point, although hard to leave those thoughts behind when its been ongoing badness for a long time… if you know what I mean.
@Lydia – Thanks for dropping in! Sounds like you’re very busy… 🙂
@Lance – Thank you, I hope you are well too 😀
An uplifting update, Svasti! And so glad that things are looking up—you’ve worked so hard.
(Thanks for the reminder that I’ve yet to finish my own About page…argh.)
@earthtoholly – Maybe its just a seasonal thing too? But the lift in the last month is gaining momentum. The hard work is not over yet, though, I think! But its starting to gain some traction (at last).
Yes, get to it and finish that About Holly & Lucy page, please!! 🙂