I am a firm believer that we will receive what we pray for and expect out of life and along with consistent daily practices of us being in action gets us closer each day. Every day I pray for strength and energy to keep me going and I often ask for motivation and daily reminders to keep me encouraged. A few months earlier when I would attend the gym at 5a.m., there was one morning that was filled with encouragement and pure motivation from a stranger. While we were in the gym doing our regular morning routine this lovely soul walked in with grace and she asked, “can I join you guys”. I was surprised but never the less I was very excited and assured her she was welcome to join us. The first thing that really impressed me was the energy and drive she had. Here I was trying to modify the exercises for her because she was an elder lady. She had me beat and quite to my surprise she was rolling right along with us. She said out loud it looks so easy, but it is not, but you must practice. What I found more intriguing was when she informed me that she had great great-grandchildren and I thought to myself amazing with the energy and the drive of a twenty-four-year-old. Meeting her reminded me of why I got started on fulfilling my desire for a change in my lifestyle three years ago.

Initially when you think of working out and eating well the first thing that comes to mind is how good we are going to look. I admit that was one of the reasons I got started but the most important thing was that I wanted to feel great the internally. I wanted my age not to define how I look or feel the older I get forever young Is what I want to feel. When I say forever young I do not mean I will engage in childlike activities for ever I mean I will strive to live a lifestyle that my age will not be a factor I want to feel the and look the opposite.  I knew with poor lifestyle habits I would not accomplish that I would be contributing to failing internally and externally, which could result in me feeling older than I am. If I did not commit to changing for the better by taking care of myself. Another important thing to remember it is not only about how you take care of yourself but, how you treat people, how you are as person plays a part on your aging process. If you are a person that allows life, people, or things that are minor to get the best of you, living a life of anger, jealousy, selfishness and you are not taking care of your health. In the long run you will begin to look like the things you have been through if we continue to make excuses for self-care, self-love, and committing to health wellness and healing,

Strive to live a life of love, peace, gratitude, and be a light for others in the dark. Even if you have nothing to physically share with someone share a smile, a hug, a message, it is the little things that makes a difference in a complete stranger’s life. I am not sure if Ms. Madelyn has any idea how she impacted my day and touched my heart but the beauty of that is I am sure she has touched many just like she did me. It is not that she did an extraordinary thing all she did was bless us with her presence of determination and youthful soul. It is not easy it takes practice and commitment because life is never going to be a smooth course. It is about how we handle it that makes all the difference. I dear you all to dig deep inside yourself spend some time to get to know and understand who you are and your purpose in this world. Get connected with God on a deeper level enhance your spiritual vibration. Remember we were all sent to this earth to experience a good life, but it is something we must choose.  By remaining open to all things and attached to nothing and losing our sense of entitlement our youth can remain present and our presence will be felt purely.