Lets move forward together...

Here is how to move forward…

Some of us were not given an easy start in life. Abuse happened, negative words were said, families broke down and the trauma lingered into our adulthood. I haven’t met anyone who hasn’t experienced pain, hurt or loss. Others have hurt us and sometimes we have hurt ourselves.

So how do we move forward?

We begin by embracing who we currently are. So many people hide behind a protective disguise, hiding their pain with an ‘I’m superior attitude’ or their fears and failures behind ‘you’re the problem, not me.’ It’s revitalizing when we look directly at our painful failures and tell them that they aren’t going to define us moving forward.

Next, accept where you are right now. This allows you to embrace that you’ve traveled a road that was rocky and perhaps made decisions that weren’t the best. Moving forward means we are honest with ourselves. Appreciate that you aren’t perfect. No one is. But you have the strength you need to overcome your past and move unafraid into who you can be and the life you can achieve.

Like many of us, I had a difficult childhood. I was raised by a single mother, grew up with strict discipline and harsh criticism that made me feel I was never enough. I struggled at school. I never felt valued. I didn’t understand what being healthy looked like. I hadn’t seen a healthy relationship or known the unconditional love of a parent. As a result, I made poor choices in work, relationships, and finances. I had only experienced dysfunction and knew I was repeating it.

As I journeyed through life, I noticed some people lived differently. They were happy and not struggling - even when times were challenging. They were positive, loving, optimistic people. Attributes I was missing. Praying for a better future, I began fearlessly questioning my thinking and my choices.

As I allowed wise people to speak into my life and help me begin to self-correct, I was able to clearly recognize my limiting beliefs and begin my healing journey. This included replacing a lot of old, negative, and fear-based thinking.

I’m thankful every day that I chose to be fearless and grateful for those who helped me on this journey to health, wholeness and an authentic fulfilling life. I’d like to help you move forward too. To face longstanding issues, remove negative attitudes and replace them with a positive vision of who you can be and the life you can achieve.

Keep moving forward,

Belinda