The power of Your Fight Back!![]()
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It isn't one of my favorite things to do when it comes to proving myself. Quite often I have taken the route of whatever is easier or just keep the peace. My mental picture is the penguins who stand together and just say, "smile and wave boys, smile and wave." The thing is they didn't just stand there, but they got to work making things happen despite what was going on around them. ![]()
This weekend has been one of those weekends when I just wanted to shutdown and just smile and wave without putting in the work. Blessed to have people beside me that walk life out with me. People who pray for me and a mighty Father who has lifted me from where I use to be to today. I was challenged to be bold, love myself enough to not just trust the process but walk through it with my head held high. So hear I am in this moment not really knowing all the details but comforted and confident in whatever it is.
There is this beautiful spot that had once been a garden. Some of the plants have died and the soil has been turned and the dirt is rich. A few have come through scattering seeds and I have watched them be watered. I have watched the sun and elements beat down in the pasture. I see the garden as it should be, seeds taking root, blossoming. I see the garden at its roots and I understand there is more than the eye sees. So many things planted there. It is everything I could wish for and more.
I made a goal this year to come from behind the pen and little and do a few speaking engagements. You know when you make goals things are going to come against you. People will challenge you, your faith and everything else will be tested. January I gave up sweets and I have never hoped the end of month come faster. I promise you every where I turned this month someone or something has tempted me to eat sweets. My house and mom's had the sweet aroma of fresh bake goods. Weddings, birthday celebrations and brownie cravings have all been on the list. All this and then there is that goal to step forward and let my voice be heard. Last night I was ready to call it quits!![]()
First I had been passed over and then challenged on my content to discuss balance. I got to tell you how much I love God! After all that discouragement, I had the opportunity to sit next to a beautiful young lady and talk about balance. I also spoke to a friend who offered me other opportunities to touch people's lives and ultimately that is what I want in life. No matter what fight is coming, fight the good fight. Trust God.
It was about 6 months ago that I broke down uncontrollably and cried while I was swimming laps. I had no idea where the tears had come from but I was at that moment sad. In those moments something was leaving me but I was unaware. I paid? I asked for time,I sought understanding and eventually I found peace in the moment. ![]()
That moment has replayed in my mind over the last few weeks. I was reminded about the moments since then. The things and people that left my life, the doors that have been closed and opened to new things. The growth that happened when I focused on other things, specifically the good things. Those laps 6 months ago that held my tears weren't about mourning but about healing.
I often want to walk away from the hard things. I spent the last year saying I don't have the energy for that and I retreat to my bubble of comfort. ![]()
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I can do the hard things![]()
I do have the energy to be who I am created to be. And yes, that may not be comfortable but if I am to thrive it is necessary for my roots to take hold..![]()
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It's time..
Wisdom droppings: ![]()
1. Those who are wise need to listen..![]()
this shouts to me, girl you don't know everything
The end of one and the beginning of another.![]()
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A door closed and a door opened.![]()
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An opportunity ✨️
For the most I do my blogging on UrEsteem & MyEvents and I reserve the writing for when I have something to say versus just being a yapper. I hope to leave words out there that offer hope, share the good with the bad to inspire hope. I can't say I left alot of content this year. I have been pulled away from somethings, found somethings and life has shifted a bit. ![]()
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I've been getting these little nuggets of knowledge that hit me in the oddest moments when I actually sit still and listen. They are reminders to slow down, to love where you are and who you are, to get back on track, to stop chasing and let them see you, to watch your heart but most of all to remember that what I asked for and not be surprised by what I see, but most of all to remember my light is a gift not for me but for others.![]()
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I am not sure which of these nuggets apply to you, but take all you need and rest in them so you too can reset and be ready for what is ahead.