Hey you, it’s been a couple weeks without you, and I know you have heard this so many times it doesn’t make a difference. I am sorry. For letting you down again and not being consistent enough, if I could explain it to you in person, you would see that I have pretty good excuses.

But I can’t, and that’s all they are—excuses. A lot has happened, though—quite life changing, but time is relentless. It doesn’t care about my perfectly made up excuses or what has changed in my life. The traitor just keeps ticking. I wish I could tell you, but the gist is still premature and is all part of a grand plan. Stick with me. We’ll make an imperfectly beautiful story together, I promise. 

Let’s call this article a “new beginning,” because it’s never too late to refocus or remember your why. As many times as you catch yourself slipping, that’s how much you can refocus. Fall down seven times; stand up eight. You’re still here, and you can always start again, no matter how far you have come or how long it took. Refresh, restart; it’s totally okay.

I’m someone who is quite resistant to change; new things scare me, and I bask in the familiar. New territories or phases sound like stress, which I don’t like to be a part of. Although I have made some decisions into the unknown a few times, I can say for certain that I would not have if they were not extreme enough to demand change.

Maybe you’re like that too; this post is for you. FYI, there’s nothing wrong with you; understand that and then accept it. Change is inevitable; it’s the twin of time. As time goes on, things change, and nothing is the same forever. If that is so hard to accept, think about yourself. You are not the same person you were before you read this through.

You might not see it physically, but this page long piece of information has influenced a tiny part of you. If that is so, why do you think everything staying the same is normal?

It’s safe, yes, but we have moved past playing it safe. Change is not to knock you down, but to build you up. It’s there to tear up the layer of complacency the previous season of your life created, to trip you up just when you think you are steady.

It’s not the enemy, it’s your guide, who is only fluent in tough love, sorry. You’re up to the task, I know it. Refresh, restart and embrace change, it’s going to be okay.

Song for the week – Alone – Burna Boy

Have an amazing week 🎉