The Solution to All of Your Problems

What if someone told you they had a solution to all of your problems? What if they told you everything you ever wanted, you could have? The solution wasn't going to come easy, but it doesn't cost any money upfront and it doesn't require you to compromise your morals. It takes time, commitment, and perseverance but the results of the process are undeniable. If your goal is to live happily and enjoy life, you don’t have far to look for those answers. Are you willing to do what it takes?

Over the last few years I started this blog as a release. Something to get my thoughts organized and out of my head. After posting my first blog I could not believe I had just divulged personal information and put my very own private thoughts into the universe of the internet. Over and over I would share a little piece of myself, however; I never shared about the stresses at my new job or the relationships I tried and didn't try to keep afloat. I never told about the constant battle with my self-image and I never, never shared about my deepest hopes and dreams.

In the last year or so I began learning how to be and love myself, flaws and all. I knew the solution but didn't know how to grasp it and make it work for me. I used to catch glimpses of the happy, kind, beautiful and intelligent person I was always created to be. It wasn't until I started meditating and taking time to reflect on my actions and thoughts that I started to become familiar with the illuminated person I didn't know I was. I can be happy about who and where I am, and not compare myself to the next. I can be grateful for the things I have but not be afraid to work toward what I believe I must achieve. Everything I always needed or wanted seems to be provided as long as I’m willing to do the work inside and out. Keeping my thoughts positive and looking forward to the days to come. I had to learn not to be afraid of the process and know that my perfection lies in the way I mature and grow in the midst of others and in difficult situations. As long as my eyes, ears, and hands stay open, I can learn, do and be anything.

I will be traveling to Ghana for a couple weeks the first of July. A trip I've been wanting to take for years now and it’s finally time. I can’t afford the trip on my salary so most of it has been paid for by family, friends, and fundraisers. If it weren't for the people encouraging and supporting me I would probably not be going, this time at least.  Six weeks after I get back I will be starting as a second semester freshman at Hollins University. I was accepted in to their program and will be studying creative writing and film. I enjoy writing movies and would one day like to see them made.  It’s one of my many dreams and I’m going to go after it like it’s already mine.

Thankfulness doesn't express how I feel when I think about where I was and where I am. It doesn't scratch the surface of appreciation I feel when I think about everyone who has spoken a kind word and pushed me to expect more from myself. I am grateful for a willingness to search deeper than I thought I could to find myself. Happy for the open mind that let me see the possibilities in spite of all that surrounded me.

Nothing but peace and love…