Let it go...

Today is a new day as well as a fresh start to the week.  A subject has been on my heart over the last few days, and I've done my own soul searching about letting go.  This is a very difficult thing for me to do, but one I've learned is quite necessary at times.  I tend to give people many more chances, forgiving them over & over...only to end up with the same results each time.  It's like listening to a record player skip the same part of the song endlessly.  I'm sure I'm not alone on this subject.  There have to be other people struggling with this too.

So...what do we do about it?

Do we allow the repeat pattern to continue?  Always afraid to make that necessary change, in order to stop the pattern?

I ran across this quote, which helped me turn my thoughts into something much clearer.

"Sometimes when you lose something, you start to realize you never really needed it in the first place.  Let it go.  Make room for something better."

This concept may be difficult to trust, when you've never seen the end result of letting go.  I can assure you...if  your heart is hurting because of the repeat patterns, then you must make something change.  You cannot change other people.  We have to accept them as they are.  But what else can change?  Me...You...only our own self can change.  We can learn to surround ourselves with people that will not hurt us repeatedly.  It's okay to love them from afar...and allow yourself to continue growing in the direction suited for your needs.

This is called self-love.  Love yourself and your own company first.  Then you don't "need" others' company, if you need to change that situation.  It will become your choice to have them in your life...not a necessity.

Hugs!
Jennifer

Dreams become reality...

Each of us is given the choice, to determine what direction our life goes.  No one else has the power to make you do something you don't want to do.  It's completely up to you.  So, don't let someone else direct your choices for you.  Hold your dreams closely to your heart, because what we think about is what we become.  Your dreams are important, and you have the power to go after them.  If you keep them close to your heart...you will think about them often.  They become reality one choice at a time.

Today, think about a dream that matters the most to you.  What is holding you back from achieving it?  If you want to run that 5k...begin taking small steps today towards achieving that dream.

No matter where you are in life, it's never too late to begin pursuing your dreams.  Believe in yourself enough...to take that first step towards that dream.  Write it down.  Say it out loud.  Let it happen.  Enjoy every moment it takes you to pursue that dream...and find yourself through the process.

Hugs!
Jennifer

Today is a new day...

Today is a new day, and I will view the field of dandelions as wishes.  I will plant my own garden & decorate my own soul, instead of waiting for someone to give me the flowers.  A dandelion is a flower, and its' blooms are there for us to enjoy their beauty.  My hope is for women to realize their own beauty, and follow their dreams.  My hope is to use this blog as a tool, to share what I learn along the way.  If it even helps one woman...my goal will be accomplished.

Here's to a new blog, and writing about my journey...missteps and all!  :)

Hugs!
Jennifer