Survived

As I look back, I think it is appropriate that my last post was about feeling 'under the weather' since shortly after I was hospitalized for several months and have been struggling to recuperate. I won't talk about the turmoil and ensuing drama of that time period, I like to focus on one simple fact.

I survived.

I like to draw from my experiences, we're told that wisdom comes from experience after all. I believe situations are subjective, however, we may all learn different things from the same event. I think I learned 2 important things in the last few months. 

1.

Believe in yourself.

It doesn't matter if other people ridicule or judge you, don't let them dictate how you feel about yourself. Whether you're dreaming of being a superstar or struggling with a long term illness that isn't visible to the 'naked eye' there will always be those who do not believe in you. Make sure you are not one of those people.

2.

You are stronger than you think.

 

It's always easier to sit down and give up when the task at hand seems daunting, but those are the times that you really learn what you are made of. After recent events I have a new respect for myself and what I am capable of, but I know that I'm still going to feel overwhelmed at situations and, well, life. I hope to look back and think "This is what you can do."