Intentional Healing Moments Blogs & more: Pieces of me

Someone posed a question and it was, what is something that you are aware of now that you wished you’ve known a long time ago? There was so many things that came to mind and one of them were, my self worth! I have navigated through life thus far making sure everyone else was happy while neglecting myself. Giving away pieces of me that many people did not even deserve or value. To some people, it is taught to them at an early age but not me. It was not natural or instilled into me to stand up for myself or believe in the capabilities that I had until recently and when I say recent, I mean maybe three years ago. I was so caught up in transforming myself into what others wanted me to be, that I did not even recognize who I was. I remember years ago someone I was in a serious relationship with sarcastically asked me did I think I was a good person and of course with me knowing that I am, I answered yes. He proceeded to imply that I was not, in the hopes of hurting my feelings and planting a seed of doubt within me which to this day still finds a way to surface to my memory but it no longer holds power. Even after that hurtful experience happened it still took time before the fire inside of me started to ignite but nevertheless it finally did and I have not been the same since. Once I realized my self worth, certain people and things no longer had the power to consume me. I now recognize how phenomenal I am and that I have so much favor on my life. I stand bold in how I’m treated and In what I am willing to accept. I no longer settle for the crumbs and mediocre things in life. The bare minimum no longer serves me and it feels good to finally stand up for myself. Respect is demanded and now that I’ve found my voice, I will take up space and be heard. I may not have always possessed this dynamic attribute but now that I finally have it, my head will remain held high and know that I am one of a kind!Pieces of me…