Hey All,
You may notice the change of my blog. If this is your first time visiting, then welcome! I decided to change the name because it represents all that I'm embarking on. I always heard that change is necessary for growth and I'm a firm believer in that. When I first started this blog a few years ago, it was to focus on my creative outlets for decorating and fashion; so the title was representative of that. Now that I have ventured out into other things, I decided a name change and blog refresh was necessary. I will still do fashion/beauty and home decor posts but it will also feature my lifestyle changes and the things that inspire me daily. This blog for me is more than just about posting how to put looks together and recent home decor finds I'm loving; but it is an attempt to motivate and inspire. In doing this, I continue to develop myself as well as hopefully to help others. I am sure that I am not the only one that sometimes struggles with their purpose in life or what they are truly passionate about. Sure, we all have hobbies and interests, but what about the bigger things.. things on a bigger spectrum that allows us to give back or instill something in others.
If you read my past post on attempting veganism, I'm here to tell you that I'm back at it again. When something is nagging at you and never really leaves, it's a sign to push forward. You may ask why is it so important to pursue veganism? Because I know that I desire a healthier lifestyle and for ME, that begins with diet. I admitted that I felt better overall when I was eating this way and my plan was to make it a permanent thing. Well, of course as with some things, I fell off. BUT,, i digress and say that I'm now back on track. I realize now with doing a lot of research and soul searching within myself that I have to start small. I can't do cold turkey. I will begin with the main things that are hardest for me and that's dairy. By doing these small steps, I've already made the first step in moving towards my goal. I already eat some meatless dishes now so that wont be an issue for me. If you are trying to begin a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, my suggestion is to do the same. Start with what is easiest for you. There are so many vegan options out there that can give you the same satisfaction; and also have a better health benefit. I'll be doing a post on some vegan options soon.
So that was the transformation for my diet. If you've read my past post, then you also know I was struggling with my loc journey. I re-started my second set of locs this past March and I'm happy to say I've stayed the course and now embarking on my 8th month. I've seen a lot of growth and I've learned to be patient and happy at this stage.
Acceptance has been another thing that I have been working on with transformation. This is a big one. Often times we can get caught up in where we "think we should be" in life or what we think we should have. I am learning to be content.. but just for a moment. Knowing what my goals are and working towards them are a continual process. I have felt stagnant and unmotivated lately and I am honestly not happy with that. That is not me because I have always been determinate and have pushed through circumstance, but lately that has been an issue for me. I realize now that it's only God shaking me up.. testing me. Sometimes when you feel you are at a good place in life but your desires are to want more, God allows you to see yourself. My goals have by far not come into fruition and for me to have the audacity to stay still and be unhappy is not a good thing especially if I'm trusting Him to make these things to come to pass. Acceptance has also taught me how to deal with my father's death a little easier. I already shared before how much of a pillar he was in my life but with it coming up on a year since his passing, I had to re-analyze myself. I miss him every day, but the values he instilled in me never stray. I even felt like giving up on finishing my degree because he would not be here to see me graduate.
Then I had to realize that this was MY personal goal to get my degree; not his and who was I really doing this for??! I have children that see me pursuing my dreams and I want them to do the same; so giving up just isn't an option. Whenever you are close to obtaining something great, trials come and it's up to you to not let failure outweigh that. I'll end this post with saying if you are feeling unmotivated or just feeling like odds are against you, I encourage you to push through. Seek confirmation through prayer and meditation and know your WHY. That's the key. Stay strong and don't let anything deter you from what you want.
-TB-
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