Some days are more pressing for Han others and one must get proper rest to be well and to have the energy to 🏃 run on another day. So today I am resting getting geared up for the next set of hurdles I have to jump over . Yes to rest is one of my goals; though I can’t always plan it I do enjoy 😊 it when it comes. 🛏 lights 💡 out 💤 Recovery Happens #Goals

Grab them reins hold on tight and get ready to ride. That’s right giddy up cowboy 🤠 or cowgirl down through the valley we go ye ha ! Moving swiftly wind in your hair feeling the power of the horse 🐎 as it gallops. Both you and the horse getting a work out 🏋🏼‍♀️ I tell you it’s better than being in the gym you get to experience the scenery and have fun as you both exercise your muscles 💪 racing across the hill tops just amazing 😉 and so shall my day be amazing and you too just take the reins and go for a giddy up today weather literally or in your mind taking the reins means you are in control isn’t that exciting empowering even; so as you ride through this day giddy up pick up the pace and have fun while doing it and don’t forget your cow boots 🥾 👢 take charge and enjoy the ride you can do it. Recovery Happens # Goals

Ok what was that? I didn’t quite understand what the message was 👀 Oh I get it I wasn’t necessarily supposed to get it or understand it I was just suppose to watch and listen. In that case great job you did it your way and I commend you 👍🏽 keep up the good word. You set out to accomplish a goal and you completed it awesome👏🏼 !!! Recovery Happens #Goals

When I woke up today I said “No doubting” That’s it a bell went off in my head then I heard it again only this time it was louder “NO DOUBTING !!!” So I looked around and Popcorn was no where to be found and I felt amazing 😉 and began to do chores and open the doors and windows and let the fresh air in. I felt marvelous it’s like I had pulled back to drapes stretched to the sky smiled at the sun and could feel the warm ness of the suns rays on my skin. I had a new bounce in my step and I instinctively knew that it was going to be a wonderful day and all because I was not letting anything negative enter my atmosphere it was all yeses and no no’s just marching ahead “No doubting”. So I went for a walk, helped some people get there groceries out of there car 🚗 encouraged some people along the way that it was going to be a marvelous day . It seemed like I had a light shining and all who I came in contact with suddenly their lights came on too! Wow “No Doubting “ what a powerful tool “Faith” in one self Faith in others doing the right thing automatically with out thinking about it! I want everyday to be like this. Just a day of full of yes I can help you with that, and Yes I will do this and Yes you did a great job young lady I saw you help that senior citizen across the street. Wow I feel empowered! Looking forward to more days like today . Better put that on my list of things not to do “Doubt” Recovery Happens. #Goals

Popcorn and I 🍿 have had a last couple of rough days. I Lost a close friend as her spirit went on to be with the Lord, another friend of mine has experienced a tragic event and it’s causing havoc in her life me being a caring person my emotions are running high and Popcorn 🍿 who can be a bully at times (my anxiety) is really trying to boss me around. From talking fast, the famous high pitched voice not to mention the desire to overeat 👀 I tell you 🍿 “You are not the boss of me so back off be gone you are not on my list of goals a.k.a things to do today! !! Yes, I am saddened and Yes, I am am going through but I do not need your assistance 🍿 I got this now watch me 🚶‍♀️ walk away without you 👌 Jeesh Recovery Happens #Goals

I was born alone and I was told there was no ticker tape parade confetti or flashing camera. Really? I mean I think coming into the world was an pretty awesome event don’t you? If there ever was a time to celebrate 🎉 it was then however, it’s not to late to celebrate yourself now; so go ahead get some ticker tape and confetti and take a selfie and look into the camera and smile 😃 you deserve it Recovery Happens Goals

Sometimes we just need to talk about it; we do t want an answer or an option, we just want to “Ride the express”. I call it that because it’s sort of going on a train ride with your and looking out the window of your mind, observing the beauty enjoying the peace and quiet. Yes it gets a little noisy in my head sometimes and I just need to talk it out uninterrupted!!! So I will grab an ear and ride the express. This requires a very special conductor because all you want them to do is be an ear while you roll up down across the train tracks of your mind. All they need to do is be present, and let you ride. I find it rather relaxing refreshing even and I try not to leave any heavy baggage behind when I get off the express because I am ever so grateful just to have a listening ear. You do know listening is an art? Hey ever realize that LISTEN and SILENT have the same letters yeah very interesting. 🤔. Well I think I will get off the express here thanks for listening 👂 I appreciated the uninterrupted ride on the express 🚊 enjoy your day I did and be encouraged to go for one every now and then. Recovery Happens #Goals

I often tell people that my anxiety who I have named “Popcorn 🍿” because I eats tons of it when my anxiety is high. Plus it keeps me from relapsing and eating everything on the house when my emotions run high. But as I was saying anxiety is my diagnosis it does not define who I am! And it’s okay for people to know that I suffer with anxiety well at least now. There was a time I hid it like a stolen car so afraid someone was go find out that I had a label attached to my name associated with mental health. But not anymore I am a survivor an overcome and a soldier and I have won the war on anxiety! Yes I accepted it as a label and not who I am and it’s okay because now I have put the 🐍 on the table and chopped off its head!!! Yes Popcorn 🍿 does exist but she does not control me we at least not nearly as much when I hid her identity. So go ahead I dare you get free from labels and just be you! One of my goals is to drop anxiety like it’s hot 🥵 but for now one day at a time . Besides you’re awesome no matter the label and so am I. Recovery Happens #Goals

Riiiing !!! The alarm clock goes off and you are up it is time to make the donuts that is make the everyday things happen. It’s like you are on auto pilot you head toward the rest room wash your face brush your teeth put the coffee pot on and turn on your music. And before you know it the day has taken off this call for hat call what omg I have an appointment I forgot about 👀. Damage control kicks in and your off running🏃🏽‍♀️ like a mad person trying to meet the demands of the day. Literally very little room for “Me Time” but you keep going you have a date a set time and places or places to be. You realize you went past lunch and now it’s dinner time but there is another deadline and no time to waste so you grab a bag of nuts or a protein shake and now it is bed time and you are setting the alarm for tomorrow. As you lay in bed exhausted from the ride of the day you realize that you had no “Me time” and as usual you tell yourself that tomorrow will be different and fall fast asleep only to here the riiiing of the alarm clock in the morning and start all over but stop schreeeech put the brakes on! Listen Me time is very important even if it’s only 20 minutes a day it’s a powerful and much needed thing if you are going to last. So while meeting the demands of the day or night don’t forget abou”ME TIME” you that is you only get one you so value yourself and put some time into your self that’s right invest in you a power nap a sprint some meditating, exercise whatever just grab a y’all glass of me time and relax I promise you it will make a difference self-care is important Recovery Happens # Goals

To Chris Nicolas, grabfab, Fractured Faith I just want to than you for taking the time out to read my blog and like it even more importantly. I have always been told “Don’t despise small beginnings “ and yes I am somewhat scared, and my anxiety who I have named “Popcorn” not to mention drawing blanks when all you really are trying to do is reach out, be heard even which is so hard today because the world is so loud even on the Inet. Until sometimes I have a thought but it’s like I can’t pull it out of my head. However, I too once thought being a ambassador for Christ that if I only reach one I am good but in reality why stop at one? And who says that I have to or should stop it’s not like I am bothering anyone blogging. At least that is not my intent I am really trying to create a safe place where me and others like me a.k.a bloggers can express themselves freely. So to you all my hero’s I salute you as I read your blogs I am encouraged not only to keep going but your blogs speak to me it’s like a cross cultural coming together of similarities with respect for each other’s thoughts etc. So again don’t despise small beginnings Popcorn 🍿 remember the hotter the pan gets or the higher the heat the more kernels pop. Reach for the stars ✨ they matter. Including Chris, Fractures Faith grabfab and so many more thanks for the encouragement and keep moving no time to stop or even slow down don’t quit we are survivors and if we had not gone through the depression the eating disorders which by the way I am in Recovery as I have an addiction to food. I have lost 80 lbs in the last 3 years but I no longer have diabetes and what once was about weight loss and medicine has now become a new way of living eating I. E. Vegetarian hello somebody👀 . Yes I am a small beginner but I begun and that’s what counts reaching your goals ! How do you eat an elephant ? One bite at a time so I blog one blog at a time. Yes going boldly into the water now even knowing if I can swim but hoping that my story or thought for the day can help someone even if it only helps me to know I shared with the hopes of helping someone know they are not alone. Small beginnings “Popcorn 🍿” but a beginning none the less! Oh and I not afraid to add I don’t know how to use all the features of WordPress yet but I will, I must, I can! Recovery Happens #Goals