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What Story Does Your Life Tell?

So I'll start off being totally transparent. The blog for today was almost non existent due to some changes I've been experiencing for the last week or two. Normally I'm able to write some time in advance and I have blogs I've started that I can release but I know timing is everything. Thank goodness I was able to pray last night and ask for guidance because my overall goal is to inspire and encourage while remaining consistent to what I do. Now that's off my chest, lets get into it! 

I woke up this morning wondering what can I say that will encourage and inspire? Something that will allow others to think more deeply while being true to what's within me? I ended up opening up my Bible app on my phone and reading a devotion I recently started and there it was! What do you want to be remembered for? What story or legacy do you want your kid(s) and/or grandkids to know? What decisions are being made right now that will work out for the good of not only for oneself and children in the moment but the family line moving forward? 

As I was pondering these thoughts the realization that everything I do or the lack thereof is a part of my life and the story that I'll share one day. From my finances, relationships, academic accomplishments and profession, it's all a part of my story. Don't get me wrong, there are many things I feel like I would love to share and well, being human there are areas where I wish things were different. Areas in which getting a redo spin on the game board of life would be everything and I know I'm not alone in thinking or feeling this way. The beautiful thing is that lessons were learned, growth happened and that now it's not too late to make the necessary changes for a wonderful ending as long as there is breath in my body and I'm in my right mind. I say all of this to say that moving forward, before decisions are made maybe we should consider the story we'd like to tell others, tell our families, tell our friends. Stories of triumph and not defeat. Stories of peace, unconditional love and not hatred. Stories we're proud of that aren't tainted with shame and regret. Stories of financial stability and not struggle. Stories of joy and empowerment. No one wants to get to the end of their life and have nothing to share with the next generation. What story are you writing that you'd be proud of? Remember our decisions write our story! 

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