Hi, Beautiful One,
You weren't born hating yourself. You learned that from somewhere. Like germs, we pick up unhealthy thoughts and habits along the roads of life. It's a troublesome thought that no matter how protected we are by loved ones, we will pick something up we have no business carrying. Let's face it, bad shit happens. Hurt people hurt people. Trauma is real for everyone. What does this have to do with your life? It all leads to the way you talk to yourself. What does your inner voice say to you in times of stress? How do you speak to yourself?
We say don't repeat the past. The saying refers to our actions, but what if we examine deeper? If our actions started with our thoughts, what if we repeat the past in our minds first? Do you remember failing? Do you remember wanting that one thing and failing to get it? We relive moments of stress and failure with an expectation of change in our current moment. We think processing our past failures will help us achieve, but it won't. You can learn from the past, yes, but you can't move past the past with a mind focused on it. If every moment is new with an unexpected outcome, then we ruin the action in the moment by comparing the past.
Let's break this down. The stove is hot. You touch the stove and burn yourself. You now know not to touch the stove directly, but does that stop you from cooking? If it stops you from cooking, it is because of failure to think beyond your mistake. You now rehearse the burning of your hand instead of the unexpected outcome, otherwise known as possibility. When possibilities are lost, opportunities are forfeited. Therefore, you succumb to the voice of failure and remain burdened by mediocrity and the mundane instead of elevating. So, again, whose voice are you listening to?
The Fact
The hard facts are not final. They do not define you as a person. The facts define the moments. As we all know, moments are fleeting. Yes, you failed at one relationship, but that doesn't dictate your next one. Facts are there as lessons to help us achieve. They are not reminders of the worst parts of us to replay in our minds. Think of it this way: one plus one will always be two, but one plus x can equal anything you want. That's the difference between only accepting what you know and going beyond it. The possibilities are endless when you perceive the fact for what it is: a lesson learned and moved on from.
The Truth
It's not about what you're called. It's about what you answer to. Who do you say you are? Who does God say you are? We are so quick to forget our strength when we stand alone. It is in our nature to want to be a part of the pack. There are seasons of life where standing out is all you can do. That is when the negative voices come for you. They remind you how you fail every time you try to go further. They force images into your mind and invoke feelings of despair. Discouragement comes to force fact over truth to keep you in the same place you are destined to break free from. Truth shows you how far you have come despite the odds. Truth comes to help you resist the facts of your failures. Truth endures all to guide you during your elevation because it understands it is a long way down. If you look, you may fall. Truth keeps your eyes up, focused on what is possible.
You don't have to repeat what she said about you. You don't have to relive how he treated you. You are not bound by the harsh words of internet bullies. Your love isn't recyclable. Your heart isn't damaged. Your voice does matter. Your strength is real. Your tears aren't weakness. You have always been enough. Your growth is mandated. Your purpose is waiting for you. Your destiny has significance. You are somebody, right here and right now. There is a place for you among the stars. There is a chapter for you in the history books. You are beautiful. You are wonderful. You are fearfully made. You are pregnant with possibilities. Love and light exist inside of you before darkness could utter your name. Cling to that voice. Move according to those whispers. Thrive because you have every right to.
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