Beautifully Broken

Good morning bloggers,

My journey as a single mother of 5 grown ass kids, Lola to 2 little grands, younger sister, auntie to my 3 nephews, nurse & supervisor  @ my 2 facilities & a good friend to all my close friends: This journey has had its ups & downs, curves, & forks, but I continue to become a better version of myself. I have learned so much within my profession & as a mother, that with every lesson it adds to the library of my brain.
When I tell others my journey they always are amazed @ my resilience. I've been broken but I decided a long time ago to pick up my pieces & glue them back together with valuable lessons & good practice. And when I practice goodness or laughter, it returns to me in blessings. I have been able to travel & meet some awesome people, & with each encounter I learn something new.
This goes to those who have betrayed me: I forgive you, & thank you for teaching me very valuable lessons & allowing my soul to move forward with a plethora of experiences wether they be good or bad, they have molded me to the person I am today. There are days I wish we could talk & I can tell you all my accomplishments & travels. All what I've seen & experienced & I owe it all to the heartbreak you caused me. I've taken my broken pieces & cemented them with gold! I value every lesson I have learned & move forward positively, cautiously & much wiser than before.
I've learned how to appreciate genuine & consistent people. I've also learned how to focus & appreciate what I have & not worry or emphasize on what I don't. That has taught me to have faith in God's process, she does things on her time, & that has taught me patience.
This journey of mine has forced me to become the best version of myself thus far & it continues to teach me very valuable life lessons, & for that I am eternally grateful & beautifully broken!

Happiness

Good morning bloggers,

I've been under allot of stress lately, but I always manage to find my inner happiness & peace. The most valuable lesson I've learned in my 46 years of living is to remain calm & choose to react positively to any situation. Always do the right thing even when nobody is looking, it's called integrity! Talk to God even when things are good in your life. When you can't control what is happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. Never underestimate the healing power of listening to your favorite music on full blast while jumping around like an idiot! Find something that brings you joy and satisfaction & practice it religiously. It is both a blessing and a curse to feel everything so very deeply, but knowing how to react outwardly despite your internal feelings will allow you to be successful. Difficult paths definitely lead to beautiful destinations. Life is better when you laugh allot, cry a little, and are thankful for everything you have. Remember that you are the architect of your own life,  you're totally capable of designing and living a masterpiece of your choosing. Stay focused on what you want to achieve and you will find ways to solve your difficulties and break through barriers.
Educate yourself when a question about a certain topic presents itself. Watch movies and documentaries to enhance your knowledge. When something sparks your interest, read about it, study, expose yourself to new things and stimulate your brain and senses. It is the joy/happiness within you that creates a magnificent life on the outside. It doesn't matter where you are, what you're doing, who you're with, or what is happening, it's up to you to make it joyous. Don't allow others to affect your mood, I'm struggling with that one because I love hard and those loved ones are the ones bringing drama to me!
Happiness is not something out that you bring in, it's something within that you bring out! Surround yourself with people with like minds that are positive and forward thinking! I know I do!
And remember, nobody can make you happy until you're happy within yourself first!