Remembering

Something I shared with my people, thought I would put this here to remind myself during my struggles.

I have had my morning coffee and all dressed and ready for the day. ( Didn't believe that well neither do I but I will pretend I am ready for the day! )

I have lived my life many times one minute at a time and this is one of those times, but as I am going through the emotions I remember I have overcome everything that has ever happened to me so far, and my record is 100% and I will be damned if I mess up a perfect record.

Thank you all for your kindness, compassion, empathy, and understanding while I struggle through this difficult time of my life but most of all thank you for your encouragement and support, the love you have all given me during this time of my life will never be forgotten.

There have been many difficult situations in the AS community over the past and I battled with myself whether to stay or not, and I am so grateful I have the courage to hang in there, you have been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

You have made it possible for me to be the best me I could be, you believed in me when I didn't, you have lifted me when I have wanted to quit. AS has given me so many beautiful people in my life and so many wonderful experiences in my life and I am grateful to have been blessed with such a beautiful community. When life gets you down and it will remember to honor the struggles with honest emotions and then take a deep breath and remind yourself you got this.

Remember you are worth whatever it takes to live a life that is joyful and happy. Remember that you are stronger than the struggles you encounter in your life. Remember you have a community that is there for you and you don't have to handle these struggles alone. Remember to be kind to your self and gentle with your self as you would someone else walking in your shoes. Remember you are only human and be forgiving of your self when you feel you have failed. Remember that your best, your honest best is enough and no one should ever say it isn't. Never allow anyone or anything to define you that you are what you choose to be. Remember no one is getting out of this journey alive so live it to the best of your ability, take time to enjoy each day in small ways and in bigger ways. No one knows how long their journey will be, so make the most of it to the best of your ability. Make small experiences into BIG experiences, drink out of your favorite cup, wear your favorite shirt, eat the dessert before the meal, hug longer, speak softer, kiss often, smile more. Look harder for the blessings in your life, appreciate the people more in your life.

Remove toxic people from your life, surround yourself with people who appreciate you, who will encourage and support you. Stop. Pause. Breathe and then react slowly because once it is said or done there is no going back. Be honest with people about what you are going through or feel but be TRUTHFUL to yourself. Only demand from people what you are willing to freely give. Remember while loving others and being kind to others to be kind and loving to your self. Remember you must be your own best friend and support system. Remember this is YOUR life, your journey and your experiences no one else's never allowing anyone to influence your decisions or choices in life that will not have to live with the consequences.

Remember YOU got this... and when you need a friend reach out and if you are in a good place and see someone struggling reach out. I hope today will be a day that you will experience kindness, love, and joy. I hope it will be a day you can reflect on with gratitude and happiness. I hope during times you are struggling you will remember someone is grateful to know you... Much love to you all.

Today and every day I am grateful for the people who have made it possible for me to keep on fighting and lifting me up when I could no longer find the strength to keep on fighting.