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My Journey so far-healing and restoring continued

Nelson Mandela –‘As I walked out of the door towards the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I will be still in prison’.

I am very inspired by the above quote because I can relate to it. Life is full of trials and tribulations- you can be physically free after an event but still be mentally and spiritually imprisoned by own our thoughts (mindset), which in turn affects our spirit. 

Tyler Perry said that 'what has worked against you, can also work for you-if you allow it.'
This was the lead in my first conversation with my therapist, because I felt like a failure as in over 3 decades I had very little to show for my existence. After I ponded on this I realised that when others told me that I got a lot going for me- I didn't necessarily see or believe it because there was nothing tangible to prove it. I now realise that something was my potential to turn this around, the fire in my belly and the inability to accept this will be my destiny. This is where I started to document my journey and explore what I believe to be is my gift-Steve Harvey. Through this I have found that my experiences, could prove to be my USP or my added value in the line of personal growth. 

I started to de-clutter my physical and mental environment to create the right space for me to grow into a new level of existence. In other words I have learnt to be unapologetically a master of my own environment-Tyrese Gibson. Getting rid of people, situations and things that doesn't add anything to my life. By putting new information into action I have already seen the clarity of my hopes and dreams. More importantly I believe in me, the reading I have done so far has provided the sanctuary to heal from the past and create a better tomorrow. 

 Chris Gardner says that when you ask yourself the question- how did I get here? having the response of-'I drove here, allows you to drive out of the situation'. I can see the logic, if you drove into the situation, there is no reason why you cannot drive back out again. Always keep it moving, be self reflective and not self critical has been a regular theme through and through. I have allowed the negative seeds planted in my childhood to take root and I note that a better self image is needed to move anything forward, so I close with the following quote: 

We’ll become what we believe of ourselves-unknown. Our self-belief governs our thoughts and ultimately our actions, which creates our tomorrows.

Best wishes 

KIMI 

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