Hey loves!
Below I just wrote a very brief piece about the pressures that comes along with a newfound knowledge of self. As my journey to personal success continues, I will try to keep you guys updated. I hope you enjoy this piece - love you all x.
After awakening a part of me that I never understood, what held me back from growth and halted my opportunity for success, I've realised that not only has it been difficult, this road to success but it has led me through more emotions than TOM ever has.
As I began taking new risks, almost immediately after being awakened, I felt as though everything sought to take me back to a place of discouragement. Honestly, the will to not give up is a job, and every single day you have to encourage, motivate and enlighten yourself while maintaining sanity, happiness and a good vibe. Difficulty, has actually become such a mediocre description for how it's been.
Upon talking to myself - because I need so much convincing, I need to convince me for me to even be convinced - I remembered that there will always be that point between quitting and persevering where your resilience will be tested. I like to call it 'el diablo’. It's almost like that friend who is so easy to talk to because they encourage your bad decisions and enlighten your negativity. They even agree with your misconceptions of your capabilities and add more flame to the fire by discrediting the great potential of your character. You know that friend, also known as your mind, whom you've fought so hard to take back control from, yes that friend. However, through the acknowledgement and acceptance of their existence, perseverance can finally win that battle. Personally, it has always been when I can admit my nurture that I am able to overcome a struggle. When I can give it room to grieve, I always come back stronger and more willing. Yes, I have days where I want to do nothing but I also have moments where everything around me inspires my will and my drive cannot be stopped. Though those moments come and go, I believe they should be acknowledged and cherished as a reason to keep going, as a reminder that it is all possible.
Powerful and important, these moments serve as your proof of your ability to persevere.
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