{"id":1858,"date":"2017-04-09T07:22:30","date_gmt":"2017-04-09T11:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/?p=1858"},"modified":"2017-04-09T07:25:47","modified_gmt":"2017-04-09T11:25:47","slug":"an-update-on-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.epicliving.com\/epic\/an-update-on-me\/","title":{"rendered":"An Update on Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

Much has happened since my last post. Here’s an update on me:<\/p>\n

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  1. I’ve been seeing a counselor\/psychologist since March. Finding and working with him, has helped me immensely. The work we’re doing together is producing clarity, crossroads and breakthrough. I will reveal more in the coming weeks<\/li>\n
  2. I found out, personally, how dangerous stress can be. In my case, it was about carrying too much of it. Working with a counselor has helped. I also have had to be more “on-purpose” with self-care (exercise, time with God, mindfulness, etc.). One of the negative impacts coming out for me was my blood sugar levels (diabetes related). In my last check-up, my levels were the highest they’d been in 20 years. My doctor pointed to stress<\/a>. She also expressed her confidence in my turn around as well. The idea that I would do something about my state. It was sobering to find out that many of her patients stay in the “tangles” and don’t come out.<\/li>\n
  3. The new book is going through cover-design and formatting. It should be available for pre-order soon. This period of my life has made me more grateful for the gift of writing.<\/li>\n
  4. I’ve learned, and learning, that not everyone can be allowed to continue on the journey. This includes those you love. For me, maybe it’s temporary, or it could be permanent. This is tough work. You want the person to stay, but they won’t let go of things that will only lead to heartbreak. My Rubicon<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I’m sure there is more to tell, but I’ll stop here. Stay well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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