Dope Slap

We all get caught up in our own world, our own problems, and our own minds. Sometimes we are so overwhelmed with what is going in our lives we begin to dwell and stress.  The past week I have definitely been feeling more stress, anxiety, and pressure.  I’m making some life changes that are exciting but scary too!  I’m going back to school for the first time in 2 years so I’m a little anxious that I won’t quite be in tip-top academic shape.  I’m also having a “flare up” of my SIBO/adrenal gland fatigue which has been frustrating & painful at times.  My Eating Disorder is fighting pretty hard for me to get back into my old habits and return to that life.  So far I’ve been pretty good at ignoring those voices and thoughts.  It has been tempting but I’ve worked very hard to be where I am today and I don’t want to jeopardize that.

I’ll be honest, I feel silly stressing over things like this when I hear about families who recently lost loved ones, people who are battling cancer, little kids who are being bullied at school, soldiers who are away at war…this is what I call getting a “dope slap.”  I think this is the Universe’s way of telling me to stop dwelling and start being thankful for all the things I do have.  I am very lucky to have two loving parents who support me with no questions asked, an older sister that makes my world complete, two wonderful jobs that I absolutely love, the opportunity to go back to school when some people have never had the option to ever go to school, and my health.  I am able to wake up every morning with the ability to LIVE.  I am able to see every sunrise and sunset.  I’m able to breathe, run, laugh and play.  Today and every day I am grateful.  Stay strong

xoxo me