If I did not begin this post by sharing honestly that these last two months I have spent in a fog, I am not as real as I claim to be. A sort of auto-pilot that I can barely describe. I made a continued effort to show up, even through the mental haze I am experiencing. I attended graduations, went on a vacation to Jamaica, went on a wellness retreat, went to baby showers, visited with friends and family. I still didn’t feel much like myself. It takes a lot for me to admit that. It’s not one event or thing causing these feelings. At least I can’t pinpoint it if there is. Yet, this is different then I have handled similar feelings in the past. I chose not to isolate myself.
As I take a step out of the cloud, I look back with a sense of gratitude and peace. Grateful I can look back and say “I may not be out entirely, and still I fight to see beauty anyway.” I have peace knowing there is strength in feeling what we feel. The understanding to know that it takes courage to dust yourself off and move forward with a smile on your face. I celebrate the lessons gained in the darkness. I would like to share them with you.
Just because you take a break, does not mean you are broken.
The hustle is real. Yet, productivity does not determine your worth. Breaks in activity can help restore your passion and fine-tune your purpose. Take the break. But…keep going!
Rejection is the universe’s way of protecting you, sometimes from yourself.
I have dreams and ambitions that far exceed the moments I allow myself to shrink and play small. The universe is requiring you to level-up. Step into your calling. Get in alignment. There is something out there that has your name on it. Stop changing your vision to fit into your current reality. Change your current reality to reflect your vision.
See God and the good in others.
I received blessings from others. I shared my thoughts and feelings with God and others. It takes a lot for me to do this. When I say I am the definition of I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, I am. They listened and allowed me to just BE and FEEL what I felt. Choosing to listen to the wisdom of others around me, I continued going to community events and celebrations. I could not have done it without them.
Thank you for taking the time to read my brief lessons from this time. A majority of my time is spent speaking love and light into the lives of others, especially the students I get to work with. I find great joy in doing this. Inspiring them to know they can do anything. They are enough. They are worthy. WE ALL ARE. This positivity and power I speak into my life. Even when you don’t believe it, I do, for you! I hope you receive this today. Give yourself permission to be! Just how you are, with hope tomorrow is a better and brighter day!

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