“It will all be okay in the end.

If it’s not okay, it’s not the end.”

I’ve been trying to find the inspiration (and time) to write… and I just ain’t had it lol

It’s all fine and dandy now that I’ve accepted the fact that I didn’t have the drive to do it.

But in the midst of it all, I was so hard on myself. I felt like a failure for not being able to do everything (even though doing it ALL is damn near impossible). Our hustle 24/7 society has programmed me to think that attempting to control every aspect of my life is normal, when in fact there are so many things out of our control. This habitual act has become the source of a constant spiral of stress.

This is me speaking to me y'all, but actually speaking to me: WE HAVE TO LET IT GO

If 2020 has taught me anything it’s that we really don’t know what’s coming next. So embracing the current moment ... the stillness … is what a life of “purpose” - whatever that means to you - actually means.

A few things I try to remember when my mind starts to spiral:

‘I have a roof over my head’

‘My family and friends are in my corner’

‘I have the means to nourish my body’

‘I can feel the sun on my face’

‘I can hear my parents say, “I love you.” ’

It’s the process of letting go of what we don’t have or have control over that pushes us into a state of gratitude.

It allows us to give ourselves the grace we need in order to become more in tune with ourselves and the world around us.

If we’re open to it, this period in time is going to teach us so much so pay attention to everything and explore, create, rest - do whatever is feeding your soul at the moment.

✨Do some art (paint, color, etc.)

✨Sleep (trust me your dreams are actually more meaningful than you realize)

✨Open a new book

✨Take a walk and don’t take out your phone

✨Journal about your experience during the past few months

This period is forcing me to practice what I preach.

Slow down, create, explore. You never know what you may find.

Have you learned anything new about yourself or someone else lately?