FRIDAY THOUGHTS #43: THANK YOU

Thank you.

Sometimes in this wild, crazy, heartbreaking, joyful and simply overall fucking amazing purpose-driven journey we are on - we simply want to sit down, reminisce and simply say to God/The Universe: Thank you.

Just a heartfelt: thank you.

This winter was so tough man...lost a lot: my money, apartment/place to live, girlfriend, a big part of my ego lol, etc. However, through that challenging season I gained so much more: understanding, strength, wisdom and more importantly increased faith.  I was also in the best physical shape of my life, just launched a company Ive been working on for the past 3.5 years which was a massive milestone, was fortunate enough to be forced to live with my Uncle and living with him has been such a blessed experience - I love and appreciate my crazy Uncle so much it's hard to put into words.  I'm so thankful to be here during this quarantine...I couldn't imagine being by myself. All things just lined up perfectly...even when it seemed chaotic. The point that I am trying to make is that when all "hell" breaks loose in your life, get excited...all of heaven wants to return in its place when you search for the lesson the storm was trying to teach you.

There were quite a few things I needed to learn in that storm...I'm sure there were other ways I could learn, however, I trust the process. I learned: how to better plan financially for life goals, the humility of starting over again and just as important I learned about the person I really need to be in a relationship...this was eye-opening for me. There are so many things I would do SO differently...from my finances, definitely my relationship and how I viewed certain aspects of life while in it, etc. It'd be so different, however, there is no time machine in life, it's done - you learn from it and move on.  I simply trust the process and I know that all things happen for a reason and at the perfect time.

I always pride myself on doing the hard things...not sugar-coating the truth but facing the hard things of life, it is the only way to live free.  Realizing your mistakes are a blessing and making the adjustment are necessary - I'm just so thankful for this year and it's only just begun. I'm excited about the growth that the season has prepared me for...from: business, mindset, relationships, etc. there is so much more to come.

Listen...there is always so much to complain about if you choose to, however, I know from first hand knowledge that our biggest hurdles are truly are biggest blessings in disguise. It's been a cold winter...but it was just preparation. Don't despise your winter season champion - it's just the necessary tuition.

Everything is for you, I promise you that. Everything...especially the hurdles of life. Look for the beauty in your pain..take full advantage of its inherent growth. As you continue to seek your purpose there will be those moments that hit you - when you've gotten over a particular heavy storm and the sun begins to peak out over the clouds...at that moment the only thing you want to do is smile, shed a tear and whisper a heartfelt: Thank you.

Thank you God.

It didn't feel good but the price paid is a bargain compared to the prize awarded from going through it. It was necessary.

People truly need what you have...do the work & give it to them. In this journey, you are encouraging more people than you ever will know...you matter & I see you. #keepgoing 👊🏾