One of the hardest conquers in life is learning to accept people for who they are. Without question we expect people to follow our unwritten rules of belief. 

I have realized when someone doesn't react the way I want him or her to, it's not because of me. Its just that the person's beliefs don't align with mine. We as individual's have beliefs and standards that cultivate who we are.

People are human. They don’t have to live according to my expectations, or live by my beliefs.
They have their own set of rules, and none of them are any of my business. They don’t need to justify their standards of living, as long as they aren’t hurting other people.

No matter how much the people closest in your life,  you have to accept them for who they are don't let them add any levels of stress to your life. 
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Sometimes it comes a point in your life when the people you love are not growing and are not align with your beliefs. You have to innately know whether to build or burn that bridge. No one else can decide for you.

With what is going in in the world sometimes we wonder if life is worth living. I have lived most of my life fighting depression. I had it in my head that I wasn’t good enough for living life. 

I had to realize life is much more of discovering who you are.. I discovered the real me. I’ve discovered that I am unique and there is no one else like me. Celebrating my uniqueness made me feel like truly living.

When we find ourselves depressed and with low self esteem hanging over our head, it’s just that we have lost our uniqueness.  We are not meant to be like someone else we are meant to be ourselves.

Life is truly worth living when you discover who you really are. Take yourself on a journey find you. Start your dream.

In starting my new journey in life I have to create a new chapter. Each day that I wake up I've been blessed with a new day. So what can I do with that new day? I can focus on a new chapter/story in my current life.

Sometimes we find ourselves re-living the same old story. Why would we want to stay in the past? Think of what you can create a new. For years I have been living in the pain of my past. I don't want to live that story anymore.

The first step is to let the past go. You can a create a new story in the here and now. Look inside to enhance what you want to show on the outside. So with the new days that we are given lets start from scratch.

So what do you want in your life right now? Think of ways to improve your here and now. Take advantage of the new day it is an opportunity to create. You are the writer of your life. I've decided to create a new me.

I'm starting on the inside and working my way on the outside. This is the point of a start for me. I want to clear my mind, get focus on what I want to write as my new story. I'm going to be real clear.

There is magic in telling a new story. You can build a new life, you can feel good about yourself and where you are going. Don't hold yourself back. Just start where you are and think of where you want to go.

Getting out of my head is the hardest part for me. I have already cleared my circle of friends, family co-workers. On this new journey a lot of people won't follow. You've got to make sure people fit into what you want. Some don't want you to start a new story.

Start developing your vision of your story that you want to be told about you. You are the director. Lets get started.

Life is like a roller coaster ride, you'll never know what is next. Remember to find some balance. The elements your life will make you lose sight.

Being balanced is essential for personal effectiveness, peace of mind and living well. The challenge is to decide that you want and must have balance.

Tips for living in balance.
Nurture and take care of yourself
Know your priorities
Have an efficient mindset
Expect the unexpected
Keep a positive mental attitude

1. Taking care of yourself is always number one.  You have to be healthy. Get plenty of rest, eat properly and exercise.
2. Decide what's important to you. Examine your values and believes. Get a clear direction of what you want.
3. Take time to keep your head clear of chaos. Always examine what you are thinking and feeling to make sure you keep your balance.
4. Don't stress yourself with things that you don't have control of. Things happen. Control what you can control but be on the lookout for the unexpected.
5. Maintain a positive mental attitude by learning how to deal with adversity. Life is filled with uncertainties. Be prepared.

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BEING BLESSED & GRATEFUL
(Thank you to God)

When is the last time you thanked God for being blessed? I woke up this morning with this thought on my mind so I had to ask myself this question.  Then I realized that I am always in a asking mood. Asking with help for something or another.  I am thankful but on such a small scale.

As I look around I’ve come to the conclusion that I ask and complain to much. I’ve been blessed in so many ways that I will never be able to get a real total of how much or when.  

Life has beaten me up a few times but I have risen about all the pain and heartache.  Trial and tribulations’ have been a blessing. I found the miracle and who I am inside that darkness.  I discovered that I am strong and I have the will to survive. So, fear, pain, love ones, friends or even my enemies can’t stop what God has for my journey on this path of Life.

As I open my heart and look around even more, God has truly given me everything I need.  I have a roof over my head, food to eat, running water and peace.  Blessed I truly am.  

I would like to thank God for my eyes because I can see. I would like to thank God for my hands that help me with everyday task even to write this. My legs and feet that carry me everywhere my heart desires to go.  God thank you for keeping me in my right mind so I can think and know who I am and love you.

God thank you for my family. Even though we are not perfect with you they made me who I am today. God thank you for my children. When I couldn’t see for my selfishness of being a solo me., you gave me three precious lives.  Thank you for the wisdom that help me raised them even when I didn’t know what I was doing.

God thank you for loving me when I didn’t love myself and when others didn’t love me.  Thank you so much for always being with me on this journey even when I wanted to give up. You held me up.

God thank you for creating me. Giving me the chance to live life. I will continue to love the experiences that come my way. I won’t forget and I know that you have given me so many blessings.