A New Day

I know it may sound cliche but it's never too late to start anew. Each day and it's Dawn offers the ability to start over. I think that as time goes on many people forget that. We each have the ability to reinvent ourselves. No matter what we have been through in life we can change our circumstances. It starts with changing our attitude.

Have you ever seen someone who despite their situation they GLOW? That every time they open their mouths positivity is what they spout and when you leave them YOU feel better. I have spent most my life helping others and giving back. That will continue. I just have decided to take the time for me and work on being a better me. In order to be the BEST mother, daughter, partner, sister, aunt, niece, godmother and friend that I possibly can I must remain committed to taking care of myself.

I lost some weight. It wasn't that hard. I started moving, walking, drinking water, watching what I eat. I started writing. It wasn't hard. I started carrying a journal and pen with me. Rereading books from my past. Attending workshops, taking webinars, going to the library. I am a procrastinator. I wait for the last minute for everything. Shit I didn't fully grasp that I was going to be a Mother until I woke up to go to the hospital. I just refuse to let life pass me by. I will not let my creative and emotional spirit lay dormant.

The life we each have is designed by God. From the Creator we are given a blank canvass. What we do with this unique gift is up to us. Someone said to me recently " Kim, I know you want to be rich and famous". YEAH I do! All my life I have, since I was little yes I have. My teachers, family and friends have always encouraged me. As I age honestly I would rather just be rich, the fame isn't important. I just want my words to be seen by as many people as possible. That the life that I was given shall stand as a testament of my tenacious spirit.

I am currently reading Iyanla Vanzant's " One Day my Soul Just Opened Up". I have had it for years. I kept starting it, but it comes with a commitment of 40 days and 40 NIGHTS with assignments. It is forcing me to think, listen and meditate. The one thing that I have truly taken with me thus far is that what we seek is already placed inside up by the Creator. God has to be the driving force in our lives.

I am also learning that my past in no way, shape or form dictates my future. My present circumstances are the only thing that I need to concentrate on. Not worry about but focus on. I also am learning I can't be EVERYTHING to everyone. It's impossible. I just am thankful for the love and lessons I have accumulated over the years. I feel like I am growing into the person that God has cultivated from my conception. I feel renewed and above all blessed. A new day has dawned.