LET IT GO

It is the year 2016, a brand new year. What better way to start it off, than with a brand new attitude to life? What better way than to unlearn toxic and negative patterns, beliefs, habits and practices.

This is a great time to ditch all the baggage you carried in 2015. That abusive relationship, that self-destructive habit, that pessimistic approach to life, yes even that dude who won’t text you back. Hahahaha!

I have been reading a life changing book called “The Secret”. It explains the “Law of Attraction”. Quite simply explained; Whatever your dominant thoughts and feelings are, the Universe will respond with situations or events that are in sync with the very frequency you are emitting. For instance, if you are constantly nagging and complaining, you will notice that a lot of things will go wrong in your life, to allow you to nag and complain more. On the other hand, if you are a person who is always full of gratitude and positive thoughts, wonderful things will manifest themselves into your life.

An optimistic approach to life is not something everyone is born with, considering we come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. However, it is something one can learn and adopt. Many people are stuck in dysfunctional marriages, many people are still holding onto past pain, anger, unforgiveness, shame and regret.

It is time to reclaim your life, reclaim your purpose and reclaim your destiny. Let go of the things and people who are weighing you down. Let go of all those painful experiences you encountered, they were meant to teach you and strengthen you and not to destroy you. Reclaim your power. Yes, you may still have the scars but what is important is that you heal inside. I am talking about that relationship that ended badly and almost broke you. I am talking about that job that no longer served you, that friendship that ended, that partner you lost, those mistakes you made, that relative who betrayed you, those people who gossip about you! Just. Let. It. Go. Let it go! It is over.

Open yourself up to new opportunities. A new job, new friends, a new circle, perhaps even a new love. It is time you resolved to adopt an attitude of gratitude and watch how your life will change for the better.  Detoxify yourself of all negative energy within and around you. Get yourself a note book and convert it into a Gratitude Journal. Every single morning, before you get out of bed, list at least three things, people or events you are grateful for. You will notice a positive change in your mood, emotions and spirit.

And finally, the best gift you can give to yourself this new year is the gift of Self Love. Now I know this one seems easy but is actually very difficult. We tend to extend love to others and yet if we were to do an introspection on ourselves, we actually do not love (or have not learnt how) ourselves. It is a fact, you are not ready to love someone until you love and accept yourself first. If only we could remind ourselves that we are unique, amazing, beautiful and irreplaceable. No one on this planet can be you and vice versa. You are amazing just the way you are. Yes with those big eyes. Yes with that stutter in your speech. Yes with that skin colour. Yes with that scar. Yes with your tiny breasts and butt. Yes with no waistline and those stretch marks. You’re enough. You are ENOUGH.

Take time to allow yourself to indulge in the things that bring you joy and fulfilment (No Erica, not alcohol!) Hahaha! Pamper yourself whenever you can. It need not cost you much; a simple pair of new earrings, a new colour lipstick, a pair of shoes, a walk in the park, listening to your favourite music, whatever it is that calms and soothes your soul and makes you feel good.

Just love and embrace the person you are. Of course it is not something that will happen overnight, but allow the transformation to a better you to begin. Now.

The year 2015 has gone. Let it go! I don’t know about you, but this is my year of transformation. Who is with me? Cheers to great times ahead, success, prosperity and happiness! *raises glass* Err, the glass Rica.. Put the glass down! Heek heek..

Till next week, much love and God Bless.