THE WORK

Sometimes people are so amazed by how well I know myself. For others, it can be triggering. But despite how they feel about my self-actualization, I am pretty damn proud of myself. Because there was one day, in my 23 years of existence, when I looked in the mirror and decided that it was time for me to get my shit in order. There was one day when I woke up and realized that I wanted to be better. It was time for me to do the work. And I have done the work, I still am. I am so incredibly proud of myself for being able to keep it real; working through my traumas, getting ahold of my triggers, unlearning bad habits and toxic patterns, etc. That shit is heavy. It’s terrifying. I completely understand why people choose to avoid facing themselves. But I decided to be brave, let my guard down, and be vulnerable. And guess what? It’s only made me stronger, more aware, more emotionally, mentally, and physically in tune with myself. I decided to work hard at becoming the best version of myself, and I reap the benefits every day. I still have years' worth of growing to do; I haven’t even reached my full form yet. But one of my biggest accomplishments in life is how dedicated I am to investing in myself. Because I am in love with who I am becoming.