Spring Clean 2021:Life Affirmation Principles

Well we've made it to yet another Friday. . This week has been filled with sadness, mayhem, and mass confusion.  Today was especially tough with the numbers of death in the news (Chiraq!). The calls, texts, and emails received only prove that the pressure is mounting on us all. I'm finding that people are reaching out with straws of minutiae just to stir an interaction. So many rites of Spring have come and gone with so many cancelled events still. The call to return to normal is getting louder and louder now that we have a vaccine. However. It's still not safe due to mutations and hesitation. But who has a "normal" life anymore. Have you adapted to sheltering in place? Do you have a new daily routine? Are you taking care of yourself? What I have found is that people focus so hard on work that they don't rest. Self care falls off our full plates until a diagnosis adjusts our perspective. In doing my research, I've found these eight separate principles to affirm positive living

1. The past cannot be changed

2. Everyone's journey is different

3. Overthinking will lead to sadness 

4. Happiness is found within

5. Kindness is free 

6. You only fail if you quit 

7. What goes around comes around

8. Smiles are contagious

I talk to elders all day long. They often tell me that they rather have better health versus their current situation.  Theres nothing like hearing the woulda, coulda, shoulda regrets of life on heavy rotation. But seeing all the lives cut short before coming to maturity truly hurts the heart.  I write these blogs as a cautionary tale. God said that we will live and not die. We are to take care of our bodies like the temples that they are. We need to practice these simple principles to enhance our wellbeing. This list is purposely short to aid in incorporating these techniques into our daily routine. We must look to examples of overcoming to inspire us. The time is now to rise above this base to reach higher heights. I truly believe the best is yet to come and we must keep moving forward. Don't stop. Don't quit. Dont get stuck in a rut. Don't rest on your laurels. And most certainly don't throw in the towel.Give these life affirming principles a try and let me know how you feel. Also, please leave comments on things you've found that empower you and elevate your efforts. Thanks for reading this article and supporting this blog space. Stay safe, warm and healthy. Take Care and God Bless!!!