I always take my birthday week off of work to reflect. This week gives me the time to think without constraints, reflect on where I am vs where I am headed, and be intentional about the path ahead. This year I removed all my "to-do's" and allowed myself to be present and think.
I mean I truly gave myself time to brainstorm. Typically the normal person thinks about what they need to do to get through the day or to a goal - not free thinking. When was the last time you allowed yourself to sit and think without cause or interruptions?
Appreciate where you are right now.
While thinking I realized I prayed for simple times like this. I began to have a deep appreciation for the space that I am in right now. Before the week I was "stressed" about all the daily tasks, what ifs, and being ready for whatever was coming next. Even if right now is not what I expected or imagined I am still grateful for this space.
There is magic in every stage and phase.
As a society, we move on so quickly that we never truly grasp or love whatever stage we are in. For example, you will look at a picture and say "I wish my skin was that clear now" /"I wish I was that skinny now" / "I wish I could back to __ year" etc, BUT while we were in that stage we complained. We focused on the future and things we didn't have. We wanted whatever we thought was on the other side. We wanted whatever was next so badly that we didn't appreciate the stage/phase we were currently in. We didn't see the beauty in the current space.
I know that the daily hustle and bustle can make you lose sight of the simple magic in every day. We get so focused on idealizing a better future instead of making the most out of now. You are worth the extra effort now. You are worth the extra love now. You are worth the extra thought now. You will always be worth it - now, then, and forever.
You are worthy in every phase.
This week try to bring more laughs/ more connection/ more love/ more intention into your day.
B.
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