Sometimes we grow accustomed to being treated a certain way,
And so it is normalized.
But just because it's normalized doesn't mean that it was right.
But because we were used to it,
And our entire environment reflected back to us that this was okay,
We didn't realize that there was something better.
So we may have been underneath murky skies.
Maybe it wasn't dark,
But it was gray.
And so we thought that because we weren't necessarily in the darkness,
That we were grateful for the gray skies,
Never aspiring to have sunlight.
Because we thought that sunlight was out of our reach and that it was too much to ask for.
So we accepted the gray clouds of wonder.
Instead,
We were suppressed.
Not really safe,
Just beneath the twin sea.
Maybe we were just in the middle somewhere,
Not rocking the boat.
And we didn't realize that we deserve to live much happier,
And to be surrounded by people and relationships that celebrate us.
And so once you realize that you have been settling,
This awakening is the best thing that could ever happen to you.
Because now you realize that there are a spectrum of choices,
And that with each choice you make,
You can create a different reality,
A better reality,
One that is warmer and brighter and richer and healthier.
And then you can normalize that as your everyday.
But until we accept that we do deserve better,
Then we will continue to stay within this gray area,
Afraid to rock the boat.
Sometimes it requires that you distance yourself and let go of the familiar.
Even though you are grateful for those times,
Knowing that it could have been worse,
You also realize that it can be better,
And that there is no shame in wanting to grow,
In wanting to reach higher levels.
And so letting go of things that are holding you back,
People that don't really wish the best for you,
But they want you to stay comfortable so they can stay comfortable,
That's not the most empowering kind of love.
And you require more for yourself.
And it's okay,
It's okay to distance yourself from an old neighborhood or old ways.
It's okay to move out.
And even though you might have some insecurities,
And you might feel a little shy,
And you might be worried that before at least you knew your environment,
And now you have to start all over again,
And put yourself in a vulnerable position where you don't know the culture or the people or the landscape,
It's better to go into the direction of what you have not experienced before than to stay put and to stay stagnant in an environment that is becoming like mud.
You want to release yourself from the grip and the fear to that old relationship or person or job,
But you want to say goodbye to what's holding you back,
And that was just giving bare minimum.
Maybe it was bread crumbing,
Maybe it was stagnance,
Maybe it was uninspiring,
Maybe it was chipping away at your self-esteem slowly,
Little by little,
Not that bad,
But not that great either.
Now that you realize that morality is actually not healthy,
Because it's not giving you the wings to fly,
It's suffocating.
It's hurtful,
Even.
And you don't trust it.
It's low vibe,
Maybe a little mediocre,
But it slides backwards instead of forwards.
And so it's okay,
Once you realize and you have this awakening,
Now you have this knowledge that you do deserve better and you do want more,
And that knowledge,
You should embrace that and be proud of yourself for even stepping outside of the box to say,
I no longer want this.
And I don't know how I'm going to step into my new era,
But I know it'll be different and it'll be better,
And I know I'm giving myself that chance.
And I know that whatever I need to learn,
I will gain all the resources that I need to gain,
I will meet all the people that I need to meet,
And I will make that new level,
That higher level,
That will become my normality,
That will become my new home of residency,
That will become my new love,
That will become my new chapter in life,
My new story.
And so that belief,
That courage,
You have to be proud of yourself for wanting better,
And not just dreaming or imagining it,
But actually taking the steps to make it a reality.
Even if it's slow and it's little by little,
You're doing it,
You're doing it.
And for that,
Be proud of yourself.
Be proud of yourself,
Celebrate yourself,
And you will begin to attract more and more people that celebrate you too because of your self-love.
So don't be afraid to say goodbye to what no longer serves you,
Because you've outgrown it,
As you should.
And if no one told you today,
Then I'm telling you that I'm proud of you.
The universe is proud of you,
And you should be proud of you,
Because you've made it to the next level.
