Many of us have experienced instances where we’ve felt overwhelmed and stressed. We may have experienced Instances, where we’ve felt conflicted and restrained. It’s in times like this that we look outside of ourselves for the answers and for strength. I am no different. I have turned to my mother, my therapists, and my best friend and to God over the years. I am a better person for it. I can’t sit here and say that I am not without faults and in need of tune ups now and then. But, for years I kept everything in and I was unable to handle stress in a healthy way. Life is way too short and the ability to breathe everyday is a gift. As I peruse Facebook, Instagram and Twitter I am inundated with beautiful pictures. Many of my friends post pictures of family, friends, their children, landmarks and nature. What a gift it is to be able to view these and keep in touch with others. Why let stress be the cloud that prevents you from appreciating that? I unfortunately was not blessed with the ability to have children and I’m a single woman in a world that says I should be married now. Do I feel sadness in my heart because of this? YES, at times I do feel woe is me. But, then I remember that I am blessed with parents, brothers, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends galore. I know that I may not have a family of my own…..right now….but my story isn’t over. And so, I work on not stressing myself about it. I work on being the best me I can be. I’m not perfect but if I can make choices and position myself on a path that makes me smile more, that makes me laugh more, that makes me give more and that makes me love more, then I am better for it. Have a happy Friday and stare into the eyes of that person or persons that bring a smile to your face. And remember stressed spelled backwards is desserts…treat yourself today!!
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AuthorMy name is Tamieka Blair and I live on Long Island in New York. I write, I read, I write, I work, I write, I support..I WRITE!!! Archives
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