Look at yourself in the mirror and with the deepest intention, look yourself in the eyes say to yourself: "You are worthy of infinite abundance! You are a beacon of confidence, success, happiness, health, wealth, cosmic goodness, and hope! You are deserving of all you desire and it is flowing to you! Don't let anyone steal your light! Not your kin. Not your comrades. Not your adversaries. Let NO ONE dim your light!" I say this to myself daily as it something I have engrained deep into my bones that I have ultimately instilled in my persona. When I first recovered from my addiction, this mantra gave me hope at a time that I felt like giving up. This mantra helped me get through the times I didn't believe in myself and I had to go against those who didn't believe that I would overcome addiction as well as those that didn't believe I would rise from my addiction a different person who truly... TRULY... valued himself and the world around him. I share this with those who are struggling with finding the courage within themselves to be themselves. It's a struggle I still encounter daily, but as the days continue, it gets easier to overcome the struggle and get through it. As the street therapist that I am, I tell people what I've come to know is the truth of getting through the tough times: YOU HAVE TO GET THROUGH THE TOUGH TIMES TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE. There truly is no way around it, but once you get through the hard times, you upcome a better a person than you prior were. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that you have to navigate the streets of your life so harshly. As you go through your day today, meet yourself gently as you go through your struggles. They are already hard enough and The Universe will never give you anymore than you can't stand. I mean...you are a part of the Universe nonetheless. πππ Whatever the transitions you are undergoing! Make the best of them and know that you are supported as you go through the harder and tougher times. Always the best of love, light, and peace to you as you drive life! πππ