Dear All
Once again, another day and life has taken me on an upward journey.
Lasts weeks lapse had to happen. I have realised that I can only be strong for a certain amount of time. I have realised that I need to take time out for me, to heal and just to re-fresh and re-invigorate. Life certainly holds many more challenges and yet the pleasantries that buffer these are more than enough to keep my head up where the roses are. And I have to say a massive thank you to my best friend ever, Lubna for calling and keeping in touch with me and for listening to me.
I have been on a course this weekend at a Women’s College. A course with many other women who, in their own way, are striving for themselves. Many are bruised and beaten. Many are tired and worn. Many are weary- yet they aspire. And it doesn’t really matter on what level they are aiming, it is just good to know that they aspire and are reaching out to fulfil ambitions, dreams and aims. They are reaching out by embracing learning, by finding fulfilment in a place where they can be with other women, where they can share, where they can just be who they are and where they can achieve.
In this safe environment, they can be what and who they want to be. They can choose to remain secluded after the course ends or they can choose to interact with others. They can choose to be joyful or just be in the moment of their pain or whatever they are going through. Yet what is beautiful is that many are optimistic, many are hopeful that life will turn around and be good to them. These comes across in their smiles, sometimes the windows to their soul tell a different story, yet they still smile.
Many are carrying their own pain, I too have my own pain, and as individuals this can be a very lonely place to be. Yet in the midst of a group of women, that pain can be absorbed into a place where for a brief period, we can let go and put it in the box of Forgetfulness, until we go back to our normal daily routine. Yet what is so beautiful about these women is that there are no airs or graces, no-one is pretending to be something they are not and you know what being genuine and honest in this way is something we don't find often in this world of materialism, where looks and other things define who people are.
Yet what I would always urge, is to always try to keep the mind focussed on where you really want to go and what you want out of life. Always try to keep a hold on the reigns of despair’s bridle and not let it take you thundering down the path of insanity. It ain’t easy – but you know what, we all have that elastic band that just pings us back into sanity’s welcoming arms.
And remember peeps, learn to love yourselves. It really is ok. Love yourselves because when the going gets tough and the tough gets going – you only have yourself to rely on.
And always remember that good things happen to those who wait and in time. I was interviewed on Colourful Radio today and had a fantastic time. it was a very positive and heart-warming interview. I spoke about something I had created. I read from my own work. I shared something of myself and in the process, this helped lift my spirits. We all have something wonderful to share. We all have something good and wholesome to do in this life and when life's little opportunities come our way, we should embrace them and run with them and enjoy them letting these experiences enhance our lives in the best possible way.
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