LOOK OUT FOR YOU

Yesterday, I was feeling so down and weak.... yes that does happen to me from time to time. I carry a lot of weight on these small shoulders of mine and often push back my needs to help others or appease others. My good friend said something that stood out to me and that kept me a float all day: " .... look out for YOU".... Can we get in the way of ourselves sometimes? As of yesterday, I am definitely an observer of this question. Being a semi-perfectionist and the founder of A New Me Foundation, my daily operation and feelings all have to be pinpointed and accurate. Sometimes that's a good thing and often times, I miss the perks of true happiness because sometimes I have to make or break situations instead of being patient and enjoying outcomes. I'm not saying to NOT extract the things or people in your life that are not of substance. What I'm saying is as my friend said, "LOOK OUT FOR YOU!" Look out for the things in you that hinders progress! Communication with yourself daily is the key that I found helps me stay on task daily. Recalling what is the "big" picture and moving forward, accordingly. Whenever you experience a set back or you feel down, DO NOT stay there. I repeat, DO NOT stay there. Plow through the fields of your life and have patience and know that, the Earth is here for the enjoyment of your life. People and things can be replaced, but there's only ONE you to look out for.

I am a survivor of domestic violence and I take my life more serious now in any capacity of motherhood, partnerships, friendships and any other aspects of my life. To me life is SERIOUS for me and my children. I haven't always made the best decisions and I'm grateful for the opportunities that afford me to make changes in my life, now. There's an African Proverb that says, "Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped." This proverb is a testament to my life now and it can also belong to you as well.

Remember that, as you grow, teach others and help break the silence of domestic violence!!!