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I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot. I was beaten by a woman that got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster.

Bonnie St. John

People fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster!
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Fall Gold People
I spent a good portion of my life being unable to honor my feelings. When I started the process of having real friendships it was a huge change. I still struggle with it because it is not familiar ground.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Feelings Real Struggle
When I am around someone who is a joy stealer, I say to myself, I only have to deal with you for an hour. That person has to deal with thinking that way every moment of their lives.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Joy Thinking Way
We don’t always get everything. And sometimes we worry too much about our circumstances. We think oh I’ll be happy when I get my job back, or I’ll be happy when I get a man back, but it’s really about allowing God to give us joy now.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Happy Jobs Men Thinking
I was sexually abused by my step father for years and years, and that caused scars you can’t see. And we know many people have the kind of scars you can’t see.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Father People Years
We are all drawn to problems and solving problems. Joy doesn’t demand our time. So we have to mark that time on our schedules. That’s the only way you are going to get it. Five minutes, three times a day in your schedule. That’s doable.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Joy Schedules Three
Friendship is such a powerful healer and source of support.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Powerful Source Support
I spent so much of my life shut down from the abuse of my childhood. I didn’t have friends and I didn’t have connections with people.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Abuse Childhood Connection People
I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot. I was beaten by a woman that got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Fall Learn People Running
I was always interested in how to be more joyful. This goes all the way back to elemenatary school.
BONNIE ST. JOHN

Elementary Joyful Mother School Way

I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot. I was beaten by a woman that got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster.

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I was ahead in the slalom. But in the second run, everyone fell on a dangerous spot. I was beaten by a woman that got up faster than I did. I learned that people fall down, winners get up, and gold medal winners just get up faster.

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