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New Beginnings.
I quit my job on Friday. In a move that will seem abrupt to, well, basically everyone, it was a decision that was needed and a rather long time coming. I’m still a little in shock, so I’m turning to the place that always brings me comfort in processing my emotions. As I anticipate what kind of remarks I will hear when people find out, I think it really comes down to one thing: I listened to what my mind, body, and soul were telling me and acted accordingly. Was it risky? Yeah. Am I scared? Yeah. Do I feel good about it? Eh. I’m not šÆ there yet. But…
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Rise Above.
Lately, Iāve been having a hard time keeping my mouth shut.Ā Ā Having made sacrifices for people who donāt acknowledge or appreciate how Iām hurting myself for their benefit has been tolling.Ā Ā So badly, I want to just yell at them and say, āYou did this!Ā Ā You didnāt do that!Ā Ā You are this way!Ā Ā It is your problem!āĀ Ā Iāve had to muster up a lot of strength to not blame and shame.Ā Ā In the age of social media, moving on from people who have hurt us can be difficult. With each post that pops up on our feed, it is a painful reminder of what could have, should have, was or isnāt. Being the stubborn person that I am,…
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Appreciation.
Life has been an uphill climb lately. Ā And yeah, Iāve been complaining.Ā Ā Itās natural, right? š¬Ā But I also recognize that you donāt reach a peak of the mountain without first walking through the valley.Ā Ā For the past 4 months, it has literally been one thing after another, and itās taken me on an emotional roller coaster. There have been essentially 7 significant events that have each taken me down a notch (or several). While Iāve been able to lean on people who care about me for support, there is still something missing thatās left me feeling unfulfilled. So, Iāve been doing what I do: completely analyzing these situations to find the root of what has…