Step into Your Power - Maturity brings Wisdom

There is something to be said about maturity and wisdom. We have lived many years on this Earth which gives us the benefit of experience. Some, like myself, tend to mellow during the passing of years. One thing is for certain, life has way changing our direction while we are busy making other plans. Rarely does life pan out the way we THINK it will, it offers up many twists and turns, many mistakes and/or failures, partnered with a multitude of successes worthy of celebration.

It is my belief life is a balancing act where I prefer to use the phrase, "Ride the wave". Life serves all of us good times, bad times and all types of experiences between.

It's important to realize that emotional despair is never permanent...ride the wave.

Good times always end as well, enjoy those upswings...ride the wave!

What I now know about life is this:

• Everything in life IS temporary, similar to chapters in a book or changing seasons

  • enjoy the happy times

  • endure the sad times

  • cherish the great memories

  • treasure your family and friends

• Getting knocked down is inevitable

  • we all get to choose whether to stay down or get back up

  • one can rise like a Phoenix or crumble and fall

• Life is a journey to be savored and respected on all levels

Every person on this Earth has the blessing of free will. That is, free to make choices every minute of every day regarding their behavior and/or their direction in life. However, those choices will inevitably incur consequences...good, bad or indifferent.

Intentions are powerful. If your intention is birthed from love and kindness, you will receive love and kindness. However, if your intention is the opposite, you shall receive the same in return. Add to this the fact that our thoughts actually create our reality, our mind is a very powerful tool. This is true whether you believe it or not!

If you want the best life has to offer, offer the world your best:

• if you want respect, be respectful

• if you want love, be loving

• if you want freedom, offer freedom to others

• whatever it is you want, you must first adopt those traits

Universal law will always serve you from the platter you offer

• misery creates misery

• disrespect creates disrespect

• love creates love

Please understand, I am not suggesting that all things in life kicking you into despair is a consequence for your wrong doing. Some things in life just happen. Many people experience horrific, unfortunate life circumstances beyond their control. The loss of a loved one or a debilitating illness/accident...the list can go on forever. It is my belief these situations occur as a means of soul growth beyond our comprehension or control.

Basically, life is very complicated and none of us have all the answers. Personally I just try to live my life the best I can, so I make a point of creating great memories, love the ones I care about (and the ones I don't), smile when I can, cry to surrender and release negative/sad emotions, be kind whenever the opportunity arises, be caring and compassionate when I can and most importantly be the love I want to see in the world.

When I was a child I was blessed with a great aunt we called Auntie Em. Unfortunately, she passed when I was only 14 but during my short time with her she taught me so much. Auntie Em was my 2nd Mom and I absolutely adored her. Never forgetting her gentle, caring, loving ways I have surprisingly grown into the same type of loving soul to my grandchildren that she was to me.

"It matters not how long we live, but how." ~~Auntie Em

This blog details my personal healing journal over the past 2+ decades. I am not a medical professional and offer this information freely as personal research only.

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