All things happen for a reason. I have to continue telling myself this on a daily basis. Reminding me that life happens. And situations arise that are completely out of our control. This is when we must force ourselves to dig deep and find both strength and courage to keep pushing. Never allowing ourselves to wallow in the "poor me" of life or beat ourselves up over mistakes we may have made along the way.
I remember an old boss of mine would teach her people; to act as if there was no one around to ask for help and ask "What should I do?", then find a resolution to the situation at hand. I use this is my personal life on a regular basis. In my experience I have found, when you put your life in the hands of others you then become dependent on them and find that the littlest things upset you easily. Reason being, you have not allowed yourself to feel the true pain of growth. It is when you and only you are forced to find solutions for your life that you tend to have a little tougher skin, a little more confidence in the things you are able to accomplish and more capable to deal with living life on life's terms. Not saying that it's easy, just saying the end result is more rewarding if we try.
A lot of living life on life's terms is as simple as accepting things just the way they are. Acceptance is not always an easy thing and often times takes a lot of tries to accomplish. If you're like me, you do it kicking and screaming the whole way.
When we accept that some of life's situations are completely out of our control, it brings a sense of relief and peacefulness that we so often seek. Allowing us to view each day as a new beginning, offering us regained hope.
As some of you know, Hope is one of my favorite words. Hope for me means that, as long as I don't stop trying to be a better person and do my part to make the world a better place; than tomorrow can and will be just that...BETTER. Hope gives me a drive to not give up. Hope gives me peace of mind. A calming of my spirit when in chaos or an uncontrollable situation. Hope that things in my life will work out and that I and my daughter will be loved and taken care of. And Hope is ALWAYS at my fingertips for the taking if I choose.
By the grace of God or the universe, whatever you choose to believe in; know that Hope is attainable and for keeps. Never lose sight of your dreams or the ones you love. Before you know it we will all be gone from this earth. Treasure what you don't have and enjoy the things you do. For everyday is a blessing not to be taken for granted. Accept what you can and change what you can't. Offer someone down on their luck/self some Hope where they may see none.
I would like to dedicate this to one of my dear friends Sheryl Lacy who lost her fight to cancer and was laid to rest today. She was my rock and my light. She showed me and many others like me how to hang on to Hope and NEVER give up, by both example and her words. She was the unconditional love that we all long for. RIP my sweet friend. You will be dearly missed.
As Always please keep the men and woman of all branches of our military in your prayers. So they may one day have a safe return home, as they are out there protecting our HEALTHY FREEDOMS here at home. God Bless.
