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Urgent Reminder

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I need to remind myself of a few things this evening ……..

1) Bring the best version of yourself to every situation – there’s no guarantee you’ll be received with open arms but you’ll walk away with no regrets.

2) Don’t hesitate to give up anything or anyone that causes you to question your worth.

3) There are a lot of broken people with good intentions, don’t allow everyone to pour into you.

3.1) The person / place / or thing that leaves you feeling inspired is what / who you should gravitate towards.

3.2) The person / place / or thing that leaves you mentally drained shouldn’t have a permanent position at your table.

4) Your bad days are temporary, don’t exist within those moments long term.

5) you are more than enough! You are more than enough! YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH!

I tend to get inside of my own head when something isn’t going right. I’ve learned that my sanity rests within the narrative of my thoughts – so anytime I’m feeling mentally overwhelmed I recite positive affirmations to encourage myself. In talking with a friend recently I was asked “why not encourage yourself before there’s trouble on the horizon?” – Great idea!

My brother Elliott

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On yesterday my brother and his wife renewed their wedding vows. During the ceremony he took a moment to acknowledge individuals that were present for their first ceremony that have since passed away, my father being one of them.

His words weren’t elaborate but caused an outpouring of tearful emotions.

My brother isn’t blood but the love I have for him couldn’t be any stronger if he were. He’s the little boy across the street from my house that grew an attachment to my daddy. There was never a moment when my sister nor I questioned why he was around, his presence was actually a relief because there was only so much CNN and government a daughter wants to hear and our limit was exceeded daily.

I’ll never know the depth of their relationship but I’m certain it was that of a father and son. In fact in his own words, my father had been an example of what a man is and should be.

As I sat and cried yesterday my heart broke for the now man, husband, father that stood before me. Who he is serves as a reminder of who my father was, and that’s a good man, a family man.

I’m a doting daughter and a proud sister. I’m a woman who was raised by a man that loved her enough to teach her the concept of a village – it was never about “just us” when someone in need surrounded us. I’m thankful for the opportunity to watch the love “Mr. C” poured into my brother flourish.

You’re holding the torch now Elliott, and judging from what I saw yesterday you’re doing a mighty fine job! Today as I reflect on daddy’s birthday I thank you for remembering, for honoring, and for emulating his greatness.

Thankful Grateful Blessed

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I typically end my night with a variant of the following prayer: God thank you for allowing me another day. I’m unworthy of Your goodness but thankful because You’ve given me more time to get right. If it’s Your will that I see tomorrow I give thanks for that as well – if it’s not I ask forgiveness for all my wrongdoings and acceptance into Your kingdom, forevermore.

It was of His will that I awakened this morning and He placed some gentle signs of encouragement within my senses to let me know my prayers were heard.

The birds were singing a beautiful tune which indicated a new day. The sweet sound penetrated my hearing prior to my eyes opening – prior to the sun shining. A new day means new opportunities, and the celebration had already begun.

Raindrops were taping against my window, signaling that the wrongs of yesterday were washed away – today I have an opportunity to let right into my space, and return it to the atmosphere.

The wind was blowing through my window and circulating throughout my place of slumber. The place where my thoughts run rampant was being purified. I sat on my bed for a moment and simply inhaled the fresh air, filling my lungs – fueling my energy.

In the distance I heard the sound of an ambulance rushing to provide aide. In that moment I was reminded that while it was His will that I see today someone else – somewhere else did not receive the same fate.

I’m thankful for my today, with senses intact. I’m thankful for the birds, the raindrops, the wind, and the sirens. I’m thankful for new opportunities for myself and all who read this blog. I’m thankful for those that don’t know or don’t choose to support my thought sharing process. I’m thankful for those that will find fresh wind written within my words and gain new strength inside themselves. I’m thankful for family, friends, and enemies – all of which provide a source of encouragement. I’m thankful, I’m grateful, I’m blessed!