It’s been a very long time since I’ve written a blog. I’m not sure why that’s the case. I could point to being busy with work and life, but that would be an excuse. For whatever reason, I’ve been in a place of pause -thinking, reflecting, praying, and searching within to reach a place of personal peace and spiritual calm, and I think I’m finally there. I’m not wondering or trying to figure anything out at all. I’m present, and that’s a good feeling.
I’ve got some work to do to get back in shape-and I’m working on that with better nutrition, a soon 30 day detox, and renewing my exercise routine. While my body work is in progress, my mind, heart, and spiritual work is in a good place. I’m glad about that, especially given how unsettled the world feels right now for many of us.
Searching within to renew and reaffirm my sense of purpose and promise has given me a sense of peace that could not be found any other way. It’s been an interesting process. I’ve had to learn to listen within and clear outside noise and distraction. It’s made me grateful for the way my Momma raised us: to think for ourselves and make our own decisions, consulting God, for ultimate guidance and wisdom. My courage has grown and I’ve had to exercise bravery to make some decisions about what’s best for me right now, and not allow myself to be influenced by the perspective of others. I’m actually proud of myself for not giving in to what felt like pressure from a variety of people for a variety of reasons. I’m thankful for being strong enough to listen to my gut, and moreover, trust myself more than any outside influences.
This process has been long and challenging but my sense of purpose remains unchanged, to give this world my best in order to build hope and help others -personally and professionally. I promised myself to always think for myself at a very young age in the throws of my teenage years and it’s a promise I’ve kept in spite of how challenging it has been from time to time. Make no mistake, no matter how old or experienced we are, balancing what others think or might think with what we believe is best for ourselves can be a lifelong challenge that many of us struggle with along our journey. And I make no judgement about those who have succumbed to the pressure to meet the expectations of others or what some may perceive to be right for you. I understand how challenging that can be, even as an adult.
But for me, I have determined that my purpose will never require me to compromise my promise to always make my own decisions in consultation with God. Where my purpose and promise align, is where I pray I will always be. The best is yet to come!
Until next time, be you, be true, and be a hope builder!
Latoya
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