To those few who have been visiting my blog, I extend my heartfelt thanks and gratitude! I'm back after a four-month break. Sometimes, life needs to unfold to inspire creativity. Recently, much has been happening in my life, prompting me to resume journaling and blogging about whatever comes to mind. I've been engaging in a lot of "soul searching," which involved lots of praying, walking in nature, deep thinking, reading every personal development book I can find, and engaging in various activities to distract myself from reality. Anyway, here's where my thoughts led me this morning. I hope to offer you a bit of inspiration to spark your inner fire...

What do you envision when you consider liberation? I encourage you to reflect more profoundly on the concept of liberation while considering your current mindset. I'm not talking about conventional slavery in the usual sense; rather, this liberation pertains to releasing yourself from personal fears, emotions, and negative thoughts.

Liberate yourself from whatever is holding your thoughts, actions, and emotions captive.

Oftentimes, as we experience life, we go through the motions of allowing others to think they have power and control over our actions, emotions, and thoughts. I am here to let you know and remind you that the only person who has complete control over that is YOU, the person you see each time you look in the mirror. If life isn't playing out how you want or even planned for it to go, this is YOUR sign that the time for change is now. The sign you were looking for is right here! You are the master of your emotional freedom! You are the master of your healing journey! You hold the key that you have so desperately sought after. Now is the time to embrace the season of YOU.

The word selfish usually has a negative conotation attached to it; release that. Anyone who attempts to convince you that being selfish for you is wrong they are apart of the problem. Now don't confuse me saying being selfish with yourself with being a selfish person. Being selfish with yourself simply refers to putting you dreams, desires, wants and goals in the forefront of your life. Unlocking your fullest potential, achieving happiness and peace in your life. How often are we putting others before our own? How many times are you going to kill your dreams and ambitions to help bring to life someone else's?

Guard your energy closely and avoid letting people into your life who bring negativity and drag you down. Consider who contributes positively to your life. As we navigate personal challenges, it's easy to lose sight of our identity. It's perfectly fine to take a step back, gather your thoughts, reflect, and remind yourself of your true self. Remember the strength you possess.

Liberate yourself from your own self! Take the leap and stop being a slave to your own emotions and fears. Ironically, the feeling is tremendously liberating.

With love and light,

Jenn