Accepting What Is

“You Can Choose To Let Life Get The Best Of You
Or You Can Choose To Live Your Best Life.
Ultimately A Choice Has To Be Made ,And The Choice Is Yours To Make.

- Shanett McNeill”

I believe that one of the greatest reasons why we struggle with thriving in life is due to the lacking ability to accept what is. We have created stories that supports our theory of needing to be in control of what is happening and the outcome. The truth is we really do not have control of either, the good news is we do have the power to be in control of self. The thoughts we have, the way we are responding, and our perspective, we can choose to see the good in everything or we can choose to see the bad in everything. What is true is that there is always a silver lining in every situation and experience we are having; the struggle is in not being open to the possibility that all things are happening with great purpose. Our attitude sets the tone for our day or even greater it sets the tone for our life, what are some of the thoughts you have first thing In the morning? How are you responding to your daily experiences are you making them mean something about you based on your past?  Our thoughts shape our reality and if we are unable to get complete with our past experiences, we allow them to define us and even worse limits our abilities to learn and attractive new and exciting things in our life.  Do you wish to live an abundant life filled with joy, or are you willing to choose joy and believe that you are worthy of an abundant life?

While many are content with being told what to and how to live, there are others that are just unaware of the power that they possess within, and there are few that are present and aware of the power of choice that is within us. In life we always have options, but I believe that it is important that we focus on two very important choices that we have access to. We can choose to see the experience as a problem, or we can choose to see the opposition as an opportunity to learn a new lesson which may add value to your future self.  We can choose to try to solve all of our  problems as a life detectives or we can choose to create solutions by becoming a solution oriented individual , one who experience adversities  and  allowing  themselves to be present to their emotions without dwelling but accepting what is and taking action. In March of 2017 I became a mother three weeks earlier than I anticipated but that was now my reality, four months postpartum I leaned that I was black balled from my job. The new norm for me was a new mother, a new wife, and unemployed. I had two options I can use this time wisely or I can waste time dwelling on how unfair it was and what I did not deserve. I chose to use the time wisely and work harder on me than trying to solve problems that were out of my control. The choice I  made three years ago changed my life for the greater good and I grew to understand that the adversity I faced was the thing that I never knew I needed, it was the best thing that could have happened to me at that time. I know that may sound strange, believe me if you asked me when I was in it, I could not see the purpose but by letting go and continuing to move forward I was reconnected to how amazing God’s love is. my true self, my true purpose, and the power I have within me. Today I am blessed to say what I gained is worth more than what I thought I needed then.

In closing I want to leave you all with this reminder that God loves us and his will for us is great , the next time you are faced with adversity be open to the possibility that God has something greater for you in store. Instead of wasting time wishing and hoping for life to be easier begin the process of getting prepared mentally, physically, and emotionally. Anything worth having in life does not come easy but you must have the will to win to keep praying, and working patiently for it. Change your language and allow your thoughts to be pure and manifest into words that promotes happiness and positivity into everyday life. Today I am alive and well, thank you God for this beautiful gift of life, I pray for peace, and the strength to get through today being present, hopeful, and open to life. By making a declaration over your life you set the tone for a winning and empowered day by consulting God to guide you and give you peace and strength is key. We all are worthy of living a full and blessed life and we all have what it takes to win. It is our responsibility to let go of what was, accept what is, and use what you have present to get where you are destined to be. Lose the desire to control life and others around you instead focus on you and who you are being daily.