What does it mean to really let go of our ideals? Are you grieving the ideal life that you hoped to have, but don't? Do dreams of "happily ever after" keep us stuck wishing and hoping that our lives were different than they are? How can we let go of our ideal life in order to fully embrace and enjoy the life we actually have? We talk about these issues and more on today's episode.



 Here's Where We Go in Today's Show: Grieving the Loss of the Ideal Life 




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How do we let go of those dreams we've held for our lives?
Why grieving the ideal life is the only way to let go of idolatrous dreams and find the ones God has for us.
What is the grieving process and how does this apply to our ideals?
What stages of grief do we go through as we release our ideals?
Me and Cinderella - a song from the Wallflowers- that talks about giving up the fantasy to really live life.
It may not be that you believed life would be perfect, but perhaps you believed it would just be a "little better" than it is.
The only place where we'll really find happily ever after.
What ideals do you have that you can't let go of yet?





Coaching tip: What ideals am I still chasing and what do I need to grieve? Where am I still holding on to a Cinderella fantasy? Have I been grieving the loss of the ideal life or am I still chasing it?





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What does it mean to really let go of our ideals? Are you grieving the ideal life that you hoped to have, but don't? Do dreams of "happily ever after" keep us stuck wishing and hoping that our lives were different than they are? How can we let go of our ideal life in order to fully embrace and enjoy the life we actually have? We talk about these issues and more on today's episode. Here's Where We Go in Today's Show: Grieving the Loss of the Ideal Life <ul> <li>Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CfYwC0yPCbm/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">Paul Tripp's Instagram post here</a></li> <li>How do we let go of those dreams we've held for our lives?</li> <li>Why grieving the ideal life is the only way to let go of idolatrous dreams and find the ones God has for us.</li> <li>What is the grieving process and how does this apply to our ideals?</li> <li>What stages of grief do we go through as we release our ideals?</li> <li>Me and Cinderella - a song from the Wallflowers- that talks about giving up the fantasy to really live life.</li> <li>It may not be that you believed life would be perfect, but perhaps you believed it would just be a "little better" than it is.</li> <li>The only place where we'll really find happily ever after.</li> <li>What ideals do you have that you can't let go of yet?</li> </ul> Coaching tip: What ideals am I still chasing and what do I need to grieve? Where am I still holding on to a Cinderella fantasy? Have I been grieving the loss of the ideal life or am I still chasing it? Are we email friends yet? Join the 5 <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/5-day-email-challenge/">Day Body Image Freedom Email Challenge</a> here: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> Have you read Compared to Who? Check it out and start reading free, here: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/compared-to-who-book-for-christian-women-on-body-image/"> https://comparedtowho.me/compared-to-who-book-for-christian-women-on-body-image/</a> Check out Heather’s coaching options: Ready for some extra <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/support/">support</a> on your journey to <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/category/body-image-help/">body image</a> freedom? Do you want to believe you are more than a body but still feel stuck?  Learn more here: <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/">https://comparedtowho.me/christian-body-image-coaching-insecurity-confidence-gospel/</a> <a href="https://comparedtowho.me/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Grieving-loss-of-happily-ever-after.jpg"></a>

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? 
Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? 
Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?
Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)

If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!

Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.

I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.

Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: https://www.comparedtowho.me

Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024

**The Go-to Podcast for Christian women who want to improve their body image and stop comparing themselves to others!**
<ul>
<li>Are you a Christian woman who is tired of the same old answers to your body image and comparison struggles? </li>
<li>Have you "tried everything," yet still feel like your body isn't enough or should be better? </li>
<li>Do you know that "God looks at the heart" or "You're fearfully and wonderfully made" yet STILL feel like maybe God should have made your body better?</li>
<li>Bonus: Have you ever prayed for God to zap you skinny? ;) (Your secret is safe here.)</li>
</ul>
If you answered yes to any of the above, then Compared to Who? A Biblical Approach to Body Image Issues is the show for you!
Twice a week, we tackle tough topics like feeling out of control with food, body shame, disordered eating, weight loss, aging, dieting, body dysmorphia, body hatred, and more from a practical, grace-filled, biblical, and gospel-centered perspective.
I'm Heather Creekmore, author of several books (including a forthcoming body image workbook), speaker, and Christian body image coach. Our approach to body image issues is relatable, authentic, and truth-driven. We hope every episode is filled with grace and hope for your personal struggle. I spent decades battling the scale and the mirror. But, now I help women get free from body image issues so they can stop comparing and start living. Listen to laugh about all the common ways we struggle and find encouragement for our journey.
Find out more about Heather Creekmore and the ministry of Compared to Who? or to get Christian body image coaching, visit: <a href="https://www.comparedtowho.me">https://www.comparedtowho.me</a> 
Want to join our podcast community on Facebook? Visit the group here: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024">https://www.facebook.com/groups/764271297116024</a>

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