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Celebrating Existence: the 2023 chapter!

Posted on by rachaelathomasj

Wow! What a year but it’s over and it’s time to close the 2023 chapter! My comfort is this: see it for what it is, accept it for the lessons and experiences and give thanks that I endured it!

The thing with 2023 is that it was a year unlike any other and enduring it must mean something right? From January to December there was a lot, especially of unexpected things, but we got through it! Remember a couple things:

I have done my best! The cards I have been given have been dealt with! This year has been filled with so many challenges I think they are outside all others.

The reality is if another year is like it, I would say my ‘back strong’ and I would not give up.

People look at you and they think your smile means you are on top of the world. They judge you; they accuse you of the worst things you are not even capable of, but they think it is okay! It can never be! Always remember, what you don’t like for yourself, don’t do to anyone else!

Those who know me would know I am pleasant, peaceful and I believe in treating others like I want to be treated. I stay away from drama. I maintain my silence as best as I can.

Thankfully I have been blessed with the love of my family and the people who fit in my circle.

What a year! Omg!

I have walked away from situations.

I have become more silent.

I have been at a loss for words.

I have severed ties.

I have walked away from toxic.

I have said no to hypocrisy.

I have survived.

I have met those who when they say stand up and wait you need to run for your life.

I have learnt to just do and move on.

But I have not lost my humanity.

I have not sacrificed my peace of mind.

I have stood up for myself.

I have learnt to believe more and more in my sayings!

No one can stand in my shoes or fit in them like me!

I am never alone!

Doing my best is always what matters!

All in all, I am determined to make 2024 better! All in all, like before, I am determined to be the best I can be! As I always say eternally grateful and forever blessed! I remain committed to helping people the world over one country at a time!

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Celebrating existence- action in the face of ill action!

Posted on by rachaelathomasj

Oh yes, in this post I am celebrating action in the face of inaction, so you definitely read it correctly! Sometimes I feel stunted into silence! Why? Honestly at times it’s difficult to say it is just one reason, but I know writing this post creates an avenue many may be able to relate to! 

Does it mean I am doing no more writing? By all means no! 

Some very wise souls imparted knowledge that have surely helped me get where I am at present!

One was, “Keep writing!” 

Another was to find a positive in every negative and to carefully think through each decision. 

Through and through those have kept me going! These and the love and support of my circle. Some days it feels smaller than other days but keeping my focus on those who need me has been of paramount importance!

Surely at times some of these things must have crossed your mind:

1. Those who have said things about you!

2. Those who track every step you take and make an issue of it!

3. Those who judge you incorrectly because they don’t know you!

4. Those who can’t handle your energy!

5. Those who drain your energy!

Honestly, I have had my fair share, but such is life! There is more to come because this is the story of life! 

And yes, if I got a dollar for every rotten thing that happened, no doubt, I would be a millionaire but that’s not my focus – just my way of laughing at some of the curve balls that have come my way. 

But the reality is, people will always talk about you. Some do it to feel better about themselves, others do it because it disturbs them!

Keep your focus more than anything! Always focus on being a better version of yourself and always ensure that you do not let anyone distract you from your goals!

Those who cannot handle your energy will find every reason to stay away from you! They will also try to deter you in every way but never be so focused that you cannot see what you need to do rather than what you want to do. That’s the difference between being focused and being so self-absorbed that you cannot see what is right in front of you or you cannot see things for what they are.

Do not let anyone drain your energy. Your energy is just as precious as your time. More than anything do not give up! Focus on making memorable moments! Rise in the face of adversity and remember you are not alone!

This was something I coined as a verse:

“Little grains of water

Little grains of sand

Make the mighty ocean 

And the mighty land.”

The aim of this is to always be reminded that no one and nothing is insignificant. Do not let anyone make you feel less than a person. If they do that to you, don’t think you need to repay the favour. Never underestimate your worth and your contribution.

From me to you: keep your focus! Love life and live life!

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