You're not alone Pt 1 (9/03/2017)

I have come to realise that we all have our struggles. I believe we have probably two major types of struggles. Individual struggles and collective struggle. Individual struggles could range from any area of one's life. Collective struggles are shared. A good example can be family, work (in some cases),  community etc. Where am I going with this?

I walk about the streets each day greeting almost everyone and/or smiling at them. The feeling when a total stranger clasp unto that smile and returns it is simply beautiful. I go about my day almost always wondering "I wonder what this person is struggling with today?" I say a word of prayer for strangers now and then asking God to please ease the load. As often as you can, smile and be kind....it costs nothing. You never know.

We all have those day where we just want to coil up in our beds and cry to our fill. Some days we overcome it by distracting ourselves other days, we cave in and indulge a little and then some more.

Don't beat yourself up too hard, it happens, it's normal, you're not alone and remember this....no matter how many times you fail you're not a failure until the day you quit. So yeah, you may be getting weary....oil your engine and push.

Do you speak to yourself? It works for me quite often. Times when I feel overwhelmed I call my name and I declare the word. I even go as far as saying "sweet nothings" to myself. "Tope you are a child of God and the Earth awaits your manifestation." Some days it's simply "Topsy you're an amazing person don't let anything or anyone confuse you" then I smile to myself. Sometimes I say Topsy I know you're tired, I know you want to give up but I also know that you know it's not an option. Yeah sometimes it's simply "God thank you for my beauty....I'm grateful" 😊😊😊

I don't know what those struggles of yours are, but I dare you today to drop it at His feet. You know why? You have got nothing to lose. One thing is certain at His feet.....it can only get better!
One last tip....one scripture of encouragement per day can go a long way. Repeat it, recite it, meditate on it, internalise and before you know it...You're living it.
God is near, always has been...always will.