Mission: A Beautiful Life...

Lately, I have been in reflection mode.  Now that I am about to turn 34, there are a few things that I now have a bit of perspective on in my life.

I want to share with you some of my personal truths that have truly set my mind, body and soul free.

1.  Nobody's Perfect nor Should We Expect Them To Be:  I now know that my mother and father were deeply flawed individuals who were not equipped to raise me as a child.  Perhaps they suffered great tragedies and disappointments that stunted their growth.  However, no matter what their issues were at the time, they are not my issues.  Its time to let go of my hurtful past and realize that I am a much better person today because the past no longer binds me.  I am stronger than yesterday and my future is so bright.

2.  Dream BIG:  All my life, I have dreamed of making it BIG.  It wasn't until January 2012 that I made the decision to chase this dream with all my might.  I started a thriving company and within 2 months, we were on television.  I looked up one day and was in a major newspaper.  Then ABC!!!  I am on my way to being exactly where I saw myself at 5 years old.  The point is that it is never too late to chase a dream.  I just had to push myself to make it happen and just like that, the stars aligned and I am on my way!!! 

3.  Walk With Who You Are:  The man who eventually broke my heart used to say this to me from time to time.  It wasn't until recently that I got what he meant.  You see, I spent so much of my life wanting to be someone else.  I didn't even realize how much I compared my life with others, never appreciating my journey.  One day, I was looking in the mirror and saw myself for the first time.  I studied my face with awe.  I loved what I saw.  I am gorgeous as I am.  How did I go years without really seeing myself?  I am convinced that most of us do not know who we are because we are focused on who we want to be.  Walking with who I am means accepting myself as I am in this moment.  Flaws and all are beautiful.  I am unique and when I started to accept myself, others came flocking and joining my parade.  I cannot ask for a better life than the one I am living because its the life that I created.  I love me forever as I am.

4.  Celebrate the Small Victories:  I am now starting to appreciate the small things that make life so beautiful.  I walk in nature with new found appreciation and wonderment.  I love seeing the light in a child's eye as I teach them something new.  I love the smell of fresh cut grass even though I live in a concrete jungle.  My small victories include celebrating my life as it is, enjoying the company of supportive friends and family and loving the real me.

5.  Be Crazy and Unreasonable:  Do the opposite of what you have been told to do.  Think outside of the box.  Grow in an unexpected way.  Life is meant to be lived everyday and its now time to let go of coasting by.  Safe is boring and will eventually kill you.   Don't you want to look back on a long and full life knowing you gave it all you got and still have enough crazy stories to tell the grandkids of your various exploits?  I know that I have quite a few stories under my belt now but know that so many more are coming because I refuse to do what is expected of me!

Moral of the story:  I am reflecting on my life and loving every crazy minute.

Keep moving forward...ALWAYS!!!

Precious