Greetings and salutations! Lol I've always loved saying that:) Hello Hello everyone I hope your week is running smoothly. Today I'm not posting about food or Weightloss per se, today I thought I'd share with you all what motivated me to want to once again start this journey.
Somewhere along the way I lost my confidence and self esteem. I forgot to make room in my life to take care of myself. Don't get me wrong I made sure I ate and bathed regularly, but I stopped doing the things that truly brought me joy. I got so caught up in the "have to's","should's" and caring what other people thought that I lost myself. Honestly this is something that's very difficult for me to admit, but over the past two yours I've began to reintroduce me to myself and I'm loving it!
I believe that even when we make a bad choice or fall short of excellence God can still use those moments and situations. A couple of years ago I lost a very good job due to the economy and realignment of management. It caught me completely off guard because I was good at my job and even though it was Very stressful I had a sense of accomplishment and having that jerked away was painful. At some point after the initial shock wore off I decided to let this traumatic event become the beginning of my success story. Eventually I took a position paying significantly less and I often questioned why me. But, it was a job in the field that I was trained in so it gave me a reminder to be thankful for my education. This job became more than a job, it became an opportunity for me to reflect and invest in my own much needed self care. I was given the task of developing and facilitating multiple houred multiple times a week group educations and discussions that centered around being the best person you can be to yourself. I quickly realized that I needed to take my own advise. God gave me an amazing gift despite what the enemy meant for bad. I don't think that I would be at the place that I am now with my self esteem had I not spent the time I did in reflection and processing. I know myself a whole lot better now and can say that I love me regardless of others opinions. I can say with confidence constantly remind myself that I am who my creator designed me to be: precious, beautiful, loved, valuable, worthy, intelligent, powerful, unique and enough! Connecting to and Listening to the one and only opinion that matters is a game changer!
After reconnecting with my God and myself I've discovered how good my mind and body can feel when I take steps to treat it with the care and love it was created to experience. I know I'm not far into my journey, but I'm loving the ride and surprisingly enough I'm not even in a hurry. I'm excited to see what each day brings. I'm also convinced that even when I reach my weight goals that I will continue on my wellness journey because there will always be more to discover and explore in this wonderful life I have been so graciously given. Thanks for taking the time to read.
If you would like more information in the practical steps I'm using or to join me on my journey to wellness and wholeness group contact me FollowMyJourney24@gmail.com
Be Blessed!
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