For you I will

              Sometimes life moves at such a frantic pace that it's difficult to catch your breath. Responsibilities, bills, LIFE can be overwhelming. Everyone has an individual path we are on. Unique because it was placed in us by The Creator. The Journey is more about what we discover along the way. I am learning that it is okay to focus on me sometimes. I have always devoted my time to others.

     From the moment my child was created I have dutifully served as his mother with pride and love.  My family means everything to me. My nieces are my angels and I love them with every beat of my heart. I am blessed to love a man who loves and encourages me. Who I can be myself with. Who taught me how to stop worrying about what others think and to be who I am and not play small.

    I feel so alive now. I feel like anything I set my mind to I can achieve. They say that out of darkness light can emerge and I believe this. I also believe that in order to be everything to everyone we must take care of ourselves. Mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It goes beyond manicures, pedicures, clothing and adornments. It is when you decide that you are the part of the machine that allows it to operate. I see in myself and others the desire to be ALL to ALL. It is impossible. You will never achieve that feat and the attempt will give you devastating results.

    Looks can be deceiving. If you know someone who looks like they are juggling more than they can handle, chances are they are. Offer words of praise and understanding.  Show some encouragement and compassion. Offer to help or just give them an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on. Allow them to reveal their true selves to you. You will be glad that you did.