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Welcome The Good

by Betsy Johnson

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So, has this ever happened to you? Life has been going along, dealing you blow after blow, and you’ve managed, through grit or grace or a combination of the two, to survive it all. Aren’t you a bad a$$? Aren’t you strong? And you get so used to this—to putting your head down and pushing through the hard stuff—that it seems like that is what life is.

VulnerabilityFearPositivityResilienceEmotional BalanceStrengthLifeEmbracing VulnerabilityOvercoming FearBuilding Resilience

Transcript

Welcome to a hit of hope.

So has this ever happened to you?

Life has been going along,

Dealing you blow after blow,

And you've managed through grit or grace or a combination of the two to survive it all.

Aren't you a badass?

Aren't you strong?

And you get so used to this,

To putting your head down and pushing through the hard stuff,

That it seems like that is what life is.

Like that's all that life is.

But then suddenly,

Things ease.

Life lets up.

And not only that,

But something good makes an appearance in your story.

Something exciting or breathtaking.

And if you can welcome that with open arms,

Well bravo you.

I mean it.

But when something good appears in your life,

You might be afraid.

Terrified actually.

How will I get hurt?

When will it all go to hell?

If you've been hurt,

If you've been so caught up in the struggle,

If you look at your life and the lives of so many other people around you,

It can be easy to think that we need to brace ourselves every moment of every day.

Because sometime soon,

The shit is sure to hit the woodchopper.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Life can be hard.

Life can be beautiful.

There is pain.

Love.

Sorrow.

Joy.

There is despair.

There is hope.

You never know what is coming.

And you can expect the worst.

You can brace yourself for the worst.

Because then you can protect your very tender heart,

Right?

You never know what is coming.

Tempting as it is to be afraid and contract,

The brave choice is to be vulnerable.

Do not ruin the good with worry.

Do not ruin the good with what if.

Be vulnerable.

Stand with your heart wide open.

Come what may.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Betsy JohnsonCastle Danger, MN, USA

4.6 (1 473)

Recent Reviews

Jackie

June 15, 2025

From one bad ass to another, I love this! 🌟Thank you... and well done us👏💕💐

James

September 24, 2024

That is part of life and we must prepare for the good time and bad time but we have a choice of how we let it effect us. Thank you 🙏

Jeff

August 20, 2024

Wow, this is me. I always expect disaster. Thanks for the words of hope.

Alice

August 7, 2024

simply beautiful- saving this to remind me that being vulnerable, being wholehearted, feels hard and scary and yet it allows all the sunshine (and the rain) in. and that’s a good thing 🩷🌹🤍🩷🌹🤍🩷🌹🤍🩷🌹🤍🩷

Catrice

July 27, 2024

Wow! I needed to hear this today! Thank you so much!! 😊

Pam

February 4, 2024

It’s like you were speaking directly to me. I just went through several years of watching my mother decline and pass and losing a beloved pet. My Mom just passed a few weeks ago and the sense of peace and relief has been profound. I’m able to make plans again with friends and travel BUT I have been struggling with “Things can’t just go well like this - what’s coming next?” I will make this part of my daily practice. THANK YOU!

Garth

August 19, 2023

Wow. I need to hear this message of simple wisdom. Thank you

Cheryl

May 5, 2023

So refreshing and beautiful!! Love the style and boldness of you and the delivery is amazing. Love love love. 🙏🏽🔥🙏🏽🔥🙏🏽🔥

Douglas

February 16, 2023

Beyond the clouds of fear the rising eastern sun sheds its light.

Kay

December 19, 2022

Very good. I like this guide, and her words of what is real for many, and solutions, and a hit of hope!

Julia

November 1, 2022

Yup, it’s time to start letting the good in & being ok with being vulnerable. Namaste 🙏🏽

Shelly

October 28, 2022

Thank you for this morning message I needed to hear this thank you

MaryAnn

August 25, 2022

Powerful! Tears flowing down my face! Thank you for a new perspective 🙏❤️

Debb

June 28, 2022

Wonderful reminder that I definitely needed to hear! Thank you! 🙏

Liddy

April 18, 2022

Holly shittake that broke me wide open! From one badass to another- wow I needed that defibrillator to my heart. Thank you for this beautiful gift and blessings to you. I appreciate it.

Judi

March 6, 2022

An honest point of view. I very much appreciate that. Thank you.

Cathy

January 22, 2022

I love that...great advice at a time when I have the opportunity to open myself to a new relationship after years alone following the death of my husband...I am ready to open my heart 💕

Ben

December 13, 2021

Thank you Straight and to the point Keep rising and keep shining!

Oana

February 6, 2021

I love this! ❤🙌⭐

stefy

September 8, 2020

Thank you Betsy! Welcome to the good, I always expect and see the good!

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