Stay Positive!
I know, I know, a lot of you are thinking, here she goes again. Believe me, there are days I just want to bury my face in my blankets. I wake up every day not knowing how my body is going to feel with RA. If I take my shot, I know I will not feel well the next day. I manage it. I pray. If my feet are working, I get up at 5:00 am, walk a mile on my treadmill while listening to an uplifting podcast, and drink about 20 ounces of water, all before hitting the shower. I am grateful to be alive. I start my day in a place of gratitude. It is impossible to be in a negative mindset when you're in a place of gratitude. Period.
I don't know if it is because I have lost so many people I love that I have an acute awareness that this life is very temporary. I likely have fewer days ahead of me than behind me. I have learned that the things that bring us down today will be a distant memory in the future.
If you have social media, you see the vastly different experiences of your friends and family. Some of you are preparing for graduations, weddings, a big move, and vacations. Some are dealing with the fact that they have a very limited time left here on earth due to an illness. There are moments, moments to celebrate, share ourselves and experiences to uplift other people. I believe we were put here to live, love, and share the experiences that brought us both pain and purpose. That is how we grow. You may never know how your experience will help someone else in ways you could never imagine.
I have a hard time watching the news or hearing about the latest antics of the President. The things he does and says rattle me to my core. This world we live in under his leadership is something I hope I never witness again. I am not surprised by any of it, as he showed us who he was the first time. This is the area in my life where I get most wrapped up in negativity. What? When? Why? Who? He said what? How could he? He is the complete opposite of who my mom raised me to be. I would love to have a sit-down conversation with him. President Trump, let me know if you are interested. To avoid getting dragged through the mud, I limit my time watching the news and engaging in political posts. At this point, we all know where we stand, what we value, who we love, how we live, and for that I am grateful.
There will be life circumstances that will frequently throw you off the positivity track. Things that will derail your joy, happiness, and positive mindset. It is called life. The important thing for me to tell you is that you don't have to live there. I say this often: you choose, it is all up to you. Why do I care so much? I think it's my calling. I think God wants me to share this BOLD message as many times as I can to help you get unstuck. To realize your worth. To understand that these hard times are temporary. That you are here for a reason. Time is not promised and we have to live with purpose. I believe we are all given talents and passions. What are yours? Are you doing the things that make your soul shine? We all can be a light for others, but we can't do that if our light is dim, because we are not living in our purpose.
When I write, I feel alive. To think that someone is reading this and it ignites their passion makes my soul want to come right out of my body. Someone may be thinking, I need to pick up the camera, or I need to pick up the paintbrush, or I am a communicator, and I have alienated myself - I am going to make a few calls today. Maybe there is a mom or dad out there that needs a soak and a good book and will make the decision to say I am taking a time out because my mental health needs a break. I ask you to make time for yourself. Replace the negative thoughts with positive ones. Love on yourself, be gentle with the words you say to yourself, be kind. Positivity is a choice. I hope you choose it today and always.
Be BOLD!
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