CELEBRATING THE GROUND I’VE GAINED

I might not be where I want to be yet, but I know that I’m not where I used to be. I have learned that it is important to celebrate past successes as it is the doorway to creating positive feelings and provides the energy and motivation as well as the inspiration to continue to work hard towards new goals.

Through therapy I have learned that celebrating the ground I’ve gained is very important for my healing as it helps me recognize my ability to overcome my current challenges, it helps me become more resilient and it prepares me to confidently confront future challenges. Celebrating cultivates an attitude of gratitude for the growth as well as the progress I have made thus far, which encourages self-reflection and appreciation for the journey that I’m embarking on.

Acknowledging my efforts and appreciating the progress, victories, and achievements I've made thus far, be it personal achievements, professional achievements, and spiritual achievements. Choosing to celebrate right where I am and recognizing the hard work, sacrifices, and determination that went into achieving every milestone and goal, the effort it took to get me here. I must always pause savor the moment (live in the present and fully enjoy the gift of each moment), experience the joy and take it all in, be grateful for all the steps I took moving forward irrespective of how small they are, using all that positive experience to attribute my future efforts and build on my past successes.

As I reflect on my journey, I’m more than grateful and I celebrate the challenges I’ve faced and overcome, it helps in setting the progress I’ve made into perspective. I’ve learned that I have to use my past experiences for my future goals, to view my past successes not as an ending to something great but as laying the foundation for my future achievements and success.

What we should all know is that everyone of us is programmed with a desire to win no matter how small it may be, and we all love telling others about our wins so they can celebrate with us, and this is huge motivator. Winning matters, and it’s so important to celebrate the little achievements as this is the biggest mood and emotional motivators at the end of the day which helps us celebrate the ground gained and be grateful.

I celebrate every day because the ground I’ve gained now I deserve to celebrate as the journey has not been easy.  Strong women aren’t born, we are made by the storms we walk through, the scars we carry we carry with pride. Every day as I celebrate, I’m reminded that my scars are a powerful reminder of my painful past experiences including the beautiful ones. They are not signs of my weaknesses, but they are an embodiment of my strength, my courage and my capability to rise again. These scars are mine to carry, they’re beautiful and they are my testimony to share with the world because they have shaped me into the woman that I am today, I embrace the wisdom they hold. My transformation is that of a woman who refuses to stay broken, my scars have allowed me to feel all the sufferings of life as well as embrace life’s beauty. they encourage me to take pride in my journey because they make me who I am.

I have learned that finishing strong isn't just about the effort; it's about faithfulness. Whether it’s professional, or personal growth, the purpose is to always remain determined and celebrating the ground that I’ve gained.

“Now you understand, just why my head’s not bowed.   

I don’t shout or jump about or have to talk real loud.  

When you see me passing, it ought to make you proud.

I say, it’s in the click of my heels, the bend of my hair,  

The palm of my hand, the need for my care.   

’Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally.

Phenomenal woman, that’s me.” – Maya Angelou

Me celebrating the ground I've gained is more about using the positive energy to propel me forward. About taking stock of what I have, all of life’s basics that we take for granted - a roof over my head, clothes on my back, my children’s love, the love of my family & friends, the love of my sisters, the love that surrounds me, the beauty of nature that surrounds me, and my own courage to stand up for myself and being grateful for all that I have as well as practicing being thankful for who/what I am through it all.

My journey continues and I strive to move towards a happier and more fulfilling life🥂💃🏽🥰 I’m Just A Small Girl With A Big God🙏🏽💕 Mercy Rewrote My Life🙏🏽💕Mercy Said No🙏🏽💕 Grace Has Located Me🙏🏽💕 I Am An Overcomer🙏🏾💕A Very Beautiful Story❤️ Live in the moment, Laugh harder, Love deeply & Celebrate more💕🎉🥂💃🏽🥰

 

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus - Philippians 3:13-14 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Love & Light 

Dipsy💚