Story time
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We all love stories. From action packed movies to scripted reality TV. The moment one of our girlfriend's say "Girl...you aren't going to believe this..." we are tuned in. I have shared a few stories with you to let you know that whatever is in the back of your closet, let it out! It can't hurt you ever again, unless you're ok with those unwanted memories....I will caution that if you have experienced or suspect that you may have ever been physically or sexually abused, a trained therapist is a must.
Not everyone will appreciate your story, and guess what?!? That's fine! You will know who you feel comfortable and trust enough to share with. Own your story, trust your struggle. No pity parties. This isn't about all the wrongs, but how you can bring all the right! It's your social obligation to let your light shine.
Once you understand the importance of a story, you realize that you, the author of your life, have control of the upcoming chapters. You will connect and realize that you may co-author others stories and the realization will help you decide to how you want to be involved in these stories, if at all.
Stories explore experiences. We all have them- good and bad. They are our makeup just as our DNA. By sharing stories we invite others into our worlds. I invite you into my world and hope that one day you too will extend that invitation to me.
Experience is a wonderful teacher.
Cultivate your truth!
What is your truth? It's all you have honey.
Who are you?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
What are your values?
What are your boundaries?
What do you stand for?
What three things enhance your happiness? (Do more of that!)
What skeletons are left in your closet? (Clean that closet out!)
Who hurt you?
How have you hurt?
Who do you love?
Who loves you?
What's the last lie you told?
What relationship plagues you the most?
What relationship makes your soul happy?
Who do you need to apologize to?
What apology are you waiting on?
What do people depend on you for?
What do you depend on others for?
What do you aspire to become?
Only 2% reading this will answer those questions thoughtfully and truthfully.
Cultivating your truth means getting to know yourself fully. Knowing your grounds and the base of every thought, decision, and action. This is done through awareness (questions above) and acceptance. Once you've accepted your truth (the good, the bad, and the ugly) cultivate it as you would a small child.
Communicate this is my truth....”I am”...! Whatever “I am” is.It will either bring you peace or discomfort.
If the "I am" brings you discomfort, those are parts of your truth that you should work on. Cultivate your truth! Seek to nurture and learn as much about yourself each day.
Every decision you make is based on your truth. Not your mama's, not your daddy's, not that man that left you, not the man you left, not your kids, not your pastors, but yours!
What's your truth?