Well, hey there folks and happy Monday!
Or should I say happy Hallow’s Eve?!
Is that actually a term?
Hallow’s Eve?
I just looked it up and it is in fact a real term.
Speaking of Halloween, I have to say that I’m in the minority and it really isn’t my favorite.
I feel like Halloween was a holiday I enjoyed back in college, but as an adult of 36 years, it really isn’t my vibe anymore.
But…with my sweet tooth, I do enjoy me some good candy.
Anyhoo.
Moving on.
Time for this week’s post.
When you hear the alarm go off in the morning with that repetitive beep (or whatever your ringtone what might be) telling you it is time to get out of the warm covers and start your day, what is the first thing that you do?
Do you hit the snooze button craving those extra few minutes of shut eye?
Do you walk out in a zombie-like slumber to put the coffee pot in the on position?
Do you hop in the shower to clean and freshen up the muscles?
Do you scroll on social media liking all the posts you possibly can?
Do you check on the weather to see how you should be dressing for the outside real world?
Do you check the news headlines to see what is happening around you and in the world?
Did you answer ‘yes’ to any of these?
Maybe you are someone who does a mix and match of the above.
Maybe you do all of them.
Maybe you do none of them.
When I wake up, I check the news headlines, scroll on social media, complete my daily Wordle game, look at my bank account, and write my daily affirmations in my journal.
I am confident.
I am dependable.
I am loyal.
I am trustworthy.
I am kind.
I am strong.
I am beautiful.
I am loving.
And you know what?
You are all of those things too.
And don’t let the voice inside you say otherwise.
You. Are. Enough.
That is most definitely not a trick.
Each and every one is a treat to this world and even when our society tries to knock us down, we must stay strong.
Something my dad shared with me yesterday that I found quite relevant for this week’s post that I wanted to share:
Note to self:
-Your feelings are valid.
-You are allowed to enforce your boundaries.
-You do not need anyone else’s approval.
-You are capable of amazing things.
-You are enough.
No tricks here.
We are all worthy.
We are all capable.
We are all deserving of love.
We are all beautiful.
There are no tricks here.
Sprinkle sunshine always,
JP!
Mr. Sunshine Smiles 