Keep the strength within you

Life is never permanent. Nothing really is. This I have come to realize. Sometimes things happen that we never expect that can shake us up a bit. How do we handle these times?

This past week has been one of the craziest weeks of my life. Some major changes happened that shook me up a bit. In my mind, I felt lost, alone, nervous, and needy. As the week progressed though, I realized I'm still here. I have me, when all is lost, I have me. I believe we all have a strength and light within us. Sometimes we just have to dig deep.

I truly believe that things happen for a reason and also in the law of attraction. Something really exciting happened to me this week that needed to happen. I am unable to disclose what it is at this time, but it was something that has been on my mind for a long time. I feel blessed for the opportunity that I have been handed, but also wonder, did the universe answer my plea?

Everyone has weaknesses, but I believe we can conquer them. Life is moving all the time and there is still time to work on whatever your weakness is. I try to do that every day. When negative thoughts arise in my mind, I say, how can I turn this into a positive?

For example, I get scared of belting high notes at times, so I work on it. I look at people on the subway with glum faces and get mad at how stand offish they may seem, but then I reevaluate how I look to them. I see a friend not listening to me and get frustrated and realize that maybe I have not been listening to her as well. I think it is important to seek answers to what upsets you.

I've also learned to let go. The universe has a way of closing one door and opening another. Life is funny that way. What is meant to be will be and forcing anything otherwise will just lead to bitterness.

This week I realized that I am a strong woman in body and in soul. The mind is a powerful thing and you can get through anything and sometimes you have to test your limits. Do you feel strong today? What is missing that would make you stronger? Shine your brightest light, listen to the universe, keep peace in your heart and be strong and the world is yours...

Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it.

- Groucho Marx