forTaking

While I was in Colorado visiting my Grandma, one of the first things we talked about was the meaning of “forgiveness”. She said that one of her friends told her, “don’t look at it like you are ‘forgiving’ someone. In reality, you should be doing this for you, to help you move past the stress that has been lingering as long as it has. It should be called for-taking.” Those words were so powerful to me. You are taking what is rightfully yours; piece of mind, mental clarity and not letting that negativity influence your thoughts any longer.

You don’t forgive someone for their benefit, you forgive them for yours.

I share this because it made so much sense to me. For me, forgiving gives the other person the ‘easy-out’. You can tell that it does not the easiest thing for me to do, but after talking to my wise Grandmother, she really made me realize how important it is to for-take.

So here is to moving forward from the negative or cumbersome experiences that cause us grief, let yourself for-take what is yours and continue to live your life to YOUR fullest potential.

I challenge you to for-take.

"To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness." - Robert Muller

Refreshment Weekend

I haven't been blogging these past few days because I've been in Colorado enjoying God's beautiful creations. Well, that and my lovely Grandmother. Today is 47 degrees and extremely sunny; the perfect day for a little run, sun soaking time on the patio and some reading/journaling.

I hope everyone is enjoying their long Presidents Day weekend as much as I am. Make sure to save some time for yourself!

"If you want to conquer the anxiety of life, live in the moment, live in the breath."

Valentines Day ♡

“They say a good love is one that sits you down, gives you a drink of water, and pats you on top of the head. But I say a good love is one that casts you into the wind, sets you ablaze, makes you burn through the skies and ignite the night like a phoenix; the kind that cuts you loose like a wildfire and you can't stop running simply because you keep on burning everything that you touch! I say that's a good love; one that burns and flies, and you run with it!” ― C. JoyBell C.

Love is undoubtedly the one thing that I have been reserved towards...my entire life. This year I am making a promise to myself to love others, unconditionally, and tell them all the time.. and allow them to love me back. I am starting today; this year the focus of my Valenties day isn't about the roses and glorious chocolate kisses. It is about who loves me and who I love most and reminding them of that. 

Hope everyone enjoys this sweet day with the ones they love most! 

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Daily Inspiration

"Self doubt is so insidious that it not only renders us stuck in our lives, but also actually weakens our ability to dream about what living unleashed would look like."

- The Fire Starter Sessions