LIFE LESSONS FEEL LIKE SWIM LESSONS ONLY FACE DOWN IN THE WATER DROWNING.
Mistakes and worse, more bad decisions made – complete disrespect to self. When will I learn, people are the same, despite mouth game, they just don’t change.
Struggling is not failing. Survived 12 rounds and the countdown. Don’t worry, I’ve got you, just as I always have because he never could.
Live.Learn.Rinse.Repeat.
TAK
My mother at the ripe age of 5, had the “how to deal with your stress” down to a T. Her brother, a year older, had been diagnosed with cancer and died a very sad and terrible death, which led to my mother acting out at school and probably being a super mess in general.
Obviously, back in those days most people probably were none the wiser on how to handle this kind of trauma in a child. The school she went to did one thing by asking my mom straight up “Georgia, what can we do to help you cope with the loss of your brother?” My mom’s reply, which I just have to say was absolutely priceless “I want to wear my roller-skates to school and skate everywhere and not take them off. Oh, and I want to eat cookies.” Apparently, the school jumped onboard with her request, because she roller-skated through the entire school, all day long for months.
I’m sure my mom had no clue, that her strategy plan to deal with trauma and stress was smart as hell. She chose the one vibe that made her smile and feel good and just maybe allowed her to forget the pain she was experiencing for the school day.
I began ice-skating last year and roller-skating outside this year. It has honestly been the BEST VIBE for my soul. I feel free for a time. Free of being almost 47 years old and all the responsibilities that can weigh me down being an adult. Skating takes me back to a place of feeling the wind in my hair and nothing but an awesome peace vibe. Plus, it kicks ass to be really good at something and just keep getting better at my age. My kids dig me. I’m pretty lucky in the sense that they are proud of me and whatever crazy as hell thing I decide to start “doing”. Occasionally then even get on board!
EVERYONE can surely agree that we ALL need GOOD VIBES more than ever as we move forward in 2021!
So, ask yourself, what’s your VIBE? When was the last time you danced like nobody was watching? Or tried something new and looked like a damn fool but did it anyway and walked away smiling because you did?
Whatever strikes your fancy, find it or find it again! Get after it! CHILL VIBES FOR THE WIN!
Live. Learn. Rinse. Repeat
TAK
For anyone who feels broken, unwanted and beyond repair – this is for you.
YOU ARE WANTED.
If you let love inside, you will see. You are worthy.
YOU ARE WANTED.
You are not what you were, who you’ve been, how you were raised or how you were unloved. You are new every morning.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your scars are victories. You are beautiful.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your struggle may be temporary or lifelong. You are not broken.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your blood may not be your bond. You are not alone.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your dark shadows are not your friend. You will find the sun by what you seek. Seek and you shall find.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your broken spirit and tears do not define you as weak. You are stronger, dig deep.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your worth is not valued in monetary gain or a number of likes.
YOU ARE WANTED.
Your heart is still beating, you are not dead, you are still breathing, and YOU ARE WANTED. You just haven’t seen it yet. Don’t give up and please believe – YOU ARE WANTED.
REPEAT AFTER ME… I AM WANTED.
Keep Going. #2021
LIVE.LEARN.RINSE.REPEAT.
TAK
The Rinse Cycle 