I have to stop analyzing why I made the choices that I have in the past or where I have gone wrong. Standing right where I am at this moment in life I have to decide that I want something different and do something about it. While change can be scary, it can also be very refreshing.
I am in charge of my life. I don't have to wait for something to happen to me to make changes. Change doesn't always come from the outside. It is simply time, time to start making some new decisions. Time to change things up a bit.
I find it empowering to take on a new challenge or a new habit. Making a new decision can be very refreshing. I am not just taking on a new activity. I am taking on my life. I know that what I have to look forward to is much greater than what I am leaving behind.
It is easy to believe I have no more chances and to not take responsibility for creating a world as I want it. Sure, there are things that I cannot control, but I also know I am very powerful and can accomplish a lot once I am willing to make a decision and take a chance.
Over the past few years I have proven to myself that I can transform hardship into growth and loss into gain. When I am faced with a stressful situation I simply remember that how I handle it not only shapes today, but it shapes tomorrow also.
"A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled stress exceptionally well." ~ Unknown
This is so true and you are proving it. A great quote too.
ReplyDelete--Sandy,
ReplyDeleteOne. Step. At. A. Time. <3
That's what I'm doing.
Love flowing to you. Xxx
i do hope you will find happiness ahead of you. sounds like you're taking steps towards it again. :)
ReplyDeleteWise words, as always! Anything in particular you're looking to take on?
ReplyDeleteSandy, with your grit and determination, I know if you decide something will happen, it will. Whatever it is, I hope it brings you happiness.
ReplyDelete"I can transform hardship into growth and loss into gain" This is beautiful and so true. I also can see that, but only once I'm out of the situation. Living it is really hard. Good luck!
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