Those are the words (in a sarcastic voice) that put a halt to my blog last fall. They came from someone that I care about and also someone that I didn't think was even aware that I had a blog. That one comment also brought a few things to my realization: one, that I was indeed being talked about behind my back (if my blogging was brought up); two, I had let myself care too much what another thought of me; and three, I needed to take some time to find my voice and direction again so that no one else's words would again be able to attach itself my soul.
Over this past year I have done a lot of de-cluttering in my life of anything that could bring me down or take away from my purposes in life. I still have work to be done, I always will... it's part of being human (we're flawed). Recently, I removed Facebook from my phone and iPad along with un-friending and un-following a few people. I absolutely love seeing what my friends and family are up to, especially since I am still living three hours away, but I needed to get away from making checking it a thing I was doing out of habit (over and over again), getting my phone out of my hands, getting away from negativity, and feeling like I was giving more of my personal information away every time I was asked to update the app. It's sad that we (I) use social media as a way to keep others "close" but especially for me, I cant stand to talk just to talk. I know that may sound strange from someone with a blog but let me explain myself... When people talk to talk, it annoys me on a few levels: first, you can only talk so much before you start talking about others and eventually start gossiping; second, repetition, it's not fun to talk to someone when all you ever do is talk to the same person about the same thing over and over again; and third, I am more drawn to the story of something. Don't just tell me that you work out every day, what you did today, what you got, what you want, that you are annoyed by this or that, that you hate life, that someone doesn't have to deal with what you have to, or your excuses; tell me why, what it does to you or how it makes you feel, how it makes you grow, how you want to overcome it or how it gives you hope or drives you. I am interested in your story, your growth, your real struggle, your hopes, your goal, your purpose because those are the things that mean we are loving, growing, being compassionate, not comparing/judging, and LIVING!
In this journey of re-grounding myself to my purpose I recently came across this book Speak by Nish Weiseth. The front cover says it all, how your story can change the world. I am SO excited to read it. After only reading the Forward and Introduction, I knew I was finally ready to return to blogging.
Join me in this journey! Let your story be heard! Whether it be good or struggle, we can all grow, learn, change, find strength, and bond through each other's experiences. Introduce yourself to me and tell me your story!!!
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Until Next Time...