What Self-Love Did For Me
Some time around 2013 I wrote my very first blog. As I told you before in my latest post, this was an outlet for me to be an encouragement. Over time, however, it turned into a personally therapeutic pastime. I found myself filling my drafts folder with things I wanted to say, but never had the guts to share. I would write about experiences that hurt me, taught me, broke me, and molded me. I never could quite press the publish button. At one point I deactivated my whole blog site to where I was the only person who could view it. It seemed that I needed my own advice the most at times. Long story short, I became very frustrated with myself that every time my fingers started to type what my heart felt it was the furthest thing from pretty and encouraging. It didn't feel like much of an encouragement for others. So I deleted all of the drafts and put the blog to rest.
All of these confusing feelings I had about writing and publishing my life were because I got in my own way by letting worry take over my life. When I tell you worry took over my life, worry really took over my life. That's a whole other story for another day, though. I was too worried that others wouldn't like my thoughts. I was too worried that others wouldn't like my words. Transparency was something I was struggling with. I wonder if you have ever felt that way, too. Nevertheless, time went on and I found myself breaking into a new frame of mind. A mindset of positivity, joy, and peace. The last year of my life has been one of immense growth and reflection on the blessings God has given me.
There's one very important lesson I've learned over the past year. That is, there is a purpose for each and every detail of what happens to me in my life. I can plan, and plan, and plan some more, all of my days for the next 10 years, but ultimately that's up to the good Lord. It's up to me to make the best of each and every day while trusting that I have a divine purpose that I am already fulfilling. So, what do you want out of life? What is making you doubt your purpose? If you feel like you have nothing at all, you have yourself. If you don't like who you are, then take the first step in mastering self love. Let me tell you, my entire life took a turn when I really, genuinely began to show myself love. When you start to doubt your own ideas, ambitions, creativity, or anything really, just remind yourself of this simple fact: your purpose is worthy of your patience. Nothing worth having comes easy, so they say. I believe it!
Love yourself enough to exercise faith. Love yourself enough to practice patience. Love yourself enough to work hard for your goals. Love yourself enough to take a break when you feel you need one. Love yourself enough to stay healthy. Love yourself enough to pursue happiness. Love yourself, because you are enough.
All of these confusing feelings I had about writing and publishing my life were because I got in my own way by letting worry take over my life. When I tell you worry took over my life, worry really took over my life. That's a whole other story for another day, though. I was too worried that others wouldn't like my thoughts. I was too worried that others wouldn't like my words. Transparency was something I was struggling with. I wonder if you have ever felt that way, too. Nevertheless, time went on and I found myself breaking into a new frame of mind. A mindset of positivity, joy, and peace. The last year of my life has been one of immense growth and reflection on the blessings God has given me.
There's one very important lesson I've learned over the past year. That is, there is a purpose for each and every detail of what happens to me in my life. I can plan, and plan, and plan some more, all of my days for the next 10 years, but ultimately that's up to the good Lord. It's up to me to make the best of each and every day while trusting that I have a divine purpose that I am already fulfilling. So, what do you want out of life? What is making you doubt your purpose? If you feel like you have nothing at all, you have yourself. If you don't like who you are, then take the first step in mastering self love. Let me tell you, my entire life took a turn when I really, genuinely began to show myself love. When you start to doubt your own ideas, ambitions, creativity, or anything really, just remind yourself of this simple fact: your purpose is worthy of your patience. Nothing worth having comes easy, so they say. I believe it!
Love yourself enough to exercise faith. Love yourself enough to practice patience. Love yourself enough to work hard for your goals. Love yourself enough to take a break when you feel you need one. Love yourself enough to stay healthy. Love yourself enough to pursue happiness. Love yourself, because you are enough.
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