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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!

Serenity

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I’ve been void of thoughts for the past day or so, specific thoughts may be a more accurate statement. I find this odd because there’s a lot happening in the world at the moment yet I can’t narrow down a thought about any of it.

I’ve been able to sleep peacefully at night, all night. I haven’t been following the binge eating diet, although a nutritionist wouldn’t be pleased with my snack habits. I’ve felt stress-free, or is it carefree? I’m happy and at peace.

Happy: (adjective) – feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.

Peace: (noun) – freedom from disturbance; tranquility.

I’m trying to process my current status of being happy and at peace during a period such as this – it’s unfathomable, or is it?

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change, the courage to change the things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. – The Serenity Prayer!

Serenity: (noun) – the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

I can’t fix broke! I can’t eradicate racism! I don’t have a cure for addiction! I don’t know how to save the world! I’m not equipped to solve people’s problems, heck there’s moments when I can’t solve my own. With the list of things I can’t do ever growing I question why am I happy and at peace?

The answer: I’ve been delivered from the self induced responsibility of being a real life superwoman. I’ve been doing what I can and have no feelings of guilt about what I can’t. I’ve disconnected from the takers in my life and realized that they’re maintaining without me. I’ve said no without regret and stuck to it.

I’m aware of the ugliness surrounding me – I’m woke to the plight of black and brown people – I’m community driven and engaged – I’m unbothered!

I’m an expert at being Lisa; therefore, I know to revel in this moment because tomorrow may not bring happiness, peace, nor serenity.