Find Light...

Here I am at the start of my journey, whatever "this is". My mind is wandering this morning so I decided to try and put my thoughts down in words.

I've been asking myself this question.... What is my purpose?

That's a big question right? I challenge you to reflect on that for a while... If you can't think of it, make a goal to figure out what your purpose is!!! Once you find that answer, hold on to it and try to revolve your life around that answer.

Recently, I had a discussion with my family about depression and anxiety. This is a hard extremely sensitive subject. Something that for some reason is growing rampant and i'm sure has affected you or someone close to you. Even if you haven't personally gone through it I know we've all had dark days. This world has darkness, it is there and not going anywhere. I want you to know I've been there and hope to give those going through it some direction and some tools that have helped me.

During our conversation somebody said "have you ever seen a farmer in therapy?" My father in law (who is a farmer) said "Working on the farm is my therapy?" Bare with me, as I know our struggles are on different levels and I am not speaking for everyone.... However, if you think about it there is something deep found in those words. Farmers know who they are. They are passionate about what they do because its their livelihood. They work with their hands. They live simply. They love the land. They are not idol. Family is everything. They pass on their wisdom generation to generation and it's their greatest joy. Last but not least they see a field of potential when others just see dirt.

I love this quote-

"It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light." -Aristotle

You guys, I know we are not all farmers but we must find our purpose in this life!

We must focus... Declutter, simplify, unplug, move, be ambitious, be determined.

I just took a break to put my baby back to sleep and as I looked down at his beautiful sleeping face I thought of a couple questions.

Do you feel safe and loved? Are you hungry? Are you still sleepy? Did I teach you something today? Did we do something fun?

I think these questions can apply to each of us. Are we surrounding ourselves around people that make us feel safe and loved? Are we feeding our bodies full of good nutritious food? Are we getting enough sleep? Are we continually learning and challenging ourselves? Are we having fun and getting enough daily physical activity ? Just a few things to think about.

These are the things that will make you fulfilled and happy.

Not likes or followers on Instagram. Not that new car. Not a closet full of the cutest name brand clothes. Not having all the time in the world to watch your favorite TV show. Not people telling you you're beautiful.

We must focus... Declutter, simplify, unplug, move, be ambitious, be determined.

I know one of my purposes in this life is to help bring light to those around me. When you can't see it I hope I can help you find it. One thing that has helped me is unfollowing or unfriending those that make me feel less than. Surround your life with light and positivity and that's what you will become. I love all things beauty but more importantly I hope we can help one another find the beauty within ourselves. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my friends and family shine and I truly mean that.

Love always,

Mary Alexis