Acceptance: A Fresh Look

          Last week I took time away from the blog and sharing to reflect and self evaluate. I spent that week continuing to work on overcoming the many struggles that facing depression and anxiety disorders comes with but something was different about it. Through the struggles and roller coaster of emotions I found myself able to regulate and find inner piece amongst all of the crazy. I was able to find ways, through the many strategies and coping skills I have learned over the years to keep myself going and to overcome the feelings of anxiety before they struck and took me full force into a place that I feel helpless in.
       As I began to notice that I was able to handle these feelings I was reflecting on what had changed and after some thought I knew exactly what it was, something I have been working for the past two years, Acceptance. Acceptance of my story, the events that have happened in my life, and most importantly acceptance of my self. I have found a confidence and love for myself that allows me to be myself and to love myself rather then to put myself down. In the last few years it has been difficult for me to keep from having negative thoughts about myself and my image. I felt lost as to who I was, where I stood in life, and where I wanted to go but throughout my journey and with the help of my friends and family I have a very clear image of my goals. I know who I am and what I stand for. I am sure I will evolve over time and discover more new and exciting things along the way. The journey of life is a continuous adventure that we have absolutely no control over. I am who I am and life throws at me many unpredictable things but I can tell you now I love myself and I have found acceptance. This past week has allowed me to have a fresh look at my life and I have gotten a new fresh excitement in my life. 
      Along with this new excitement in life comes a new look for the blog with new added pages and exciting inspiration. I will be posting inspirational quotes, ideas, and things I find on the inspiration page off and on. Most of these inspirational things I find on pintrest, through friends and family, through my therapist, or through a variety of support groups I have been apart of over the years. I hope you enjoy the new look. 

Thanks for reading!! All of my readers are such an incredible support to me. Love to you all!!

   

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