Life raft

Whew this past week!!! When unexpected stuff comes up we’re supposed to breathe, think positive thoughts, and believe that everything’s gonna be ok….Right?!?! Well that’s not always the case; well not for me anyway. I’m positive…not perfect y’all. This week I’ve felt like I went from finally having my head above water to gasping for air trying not to drown! It was as real as being in the water. I’m not a swimmer but I can float comfortably. But as soon as I dip in the water panic sets in and all that “relax and remain calm”goes out the window! No different in the natural. I went from concerned to worrying to what am I going to do. I mean I’ve been in tough spots before and to be honest probably tougher spots. Yet here I was, a hot mess; head aching and tension in my neck. Whew this stretch was hard! As I spoke to a friend about it she said “STOP….BREATHE” . So I breathed and cried; it’s something about that release y’all. Yes there’s times when you need to be strong but sometimes you just have to let it go. Then you can regroup; your thoughts are clearer, therefore your actions and reactions are different. Calmer thoughts definitely make the days better. Funny thing is only a few days later a newly made friend called to tell me that everything’s going to be alright. Now that’s not all she said but somethings you gotta keep to yourself 🤷🏽‍♀️ Now she had no clue what I had been dealing with nor does she know my story but her words were on time. It was like a life raft being thrown to me. I had to stop panicking long enough to grab hold of it. Now my issue,  it’s not resolved but I feel my pull to safety; my pull to confidence; my pull to purpose. It’s up to me to hold on! What do you feel like you’re drowning in today??? Be encouraged knowing that you’re not going to drown. We all must endure the waves of life. Don’t give up, the shore may seem far away but just know you’re being pulled to safety; up from that drowning place. 🌊