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What if you decided to love your life?

The above picture really resonated with me this morning. Yes, it’s Monday and yes I had to get up early for work but what if I actually decided to be happy about those facts?

1. Get up early – In the current global climate, the value of life has become increasingly important. There are those who did not get the chance to ‘get up early’ this morning. Instead they’ve left families & friends behind with a lot of unanswered questions. So in light of that I choose to be thankful.

2. Go to work – Be thankful that you have a job to go to! This may seem really simple but that’s because it really is. As I have said previously, perspective is key! If you choose to be happy about work despite the good, bad and ugly I’m sure that the situations that arise whilst there won’t phase you. Let’s face it, there is someone out there literally crying out for work & a job – so just be thankful.

Over the next few months there are going to be some major changes in my life and although I don’t like change, I have decided to ‘be in love with my life, every minute of it!’.

 

Until next time…

Dee.x

cmypassion /

Know Your Love Language!

 

Wow! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? In my last post I was talking all about the ‘Art Of Rest’. My life can literally be like Usain Bolt 100m dash at times so learning how to rest was, is and will forever be very important. However, as I don’t always know when to say “no”, resting will probably always be a struggle for me. Just being honest!

Over the past few months I’ve seriously had to learn how to ask for help, even though I could probably muster up the energy to do things myself (whist at the same time putting my back out too!). Now, not everyone knew about the trauma I went through, but of those that did, it was interesting to see who reached out & who didn’t.

Sidebar: I’m not offended, neither do I hold it against those who heard about my accident & didn’t reach out at all or even in the manner or provision of support I may have wanted. I learnt a very long time ago that staying offended at someone only causes you more harm than the person you’re mad at. Can I get an AMEN? 

Anyway, I digress… My primary Love Language is Quality Time and this has become increasingly important over the past few months. Time with my loved ones and the memories one creates during those times is something that can never be taken away.

It has become increasingly important for me to recognise that one has to make an active decision to love another not only in the way that you understand but also in the way the receiver understands love too.

For example, I have a friend whose Love Language is physical touch. Now, I am not against hugging & showing affection.  However, for this particular friend, physical touch (be it a hug or pat on the back) means the most to them. So even though there may be times I don’t feel very affectionate, I’m reminded of that fact and I sacrifice my understanding of love & choose to play by their ‘love rule book’.

I know that I can go as far as to say that if we were all given love in the manner that we perceive best, the world would definitely be a happier place. Choosing to put others first, will always bring reward.

So, what are you going to do about that, I hear you ask? Well, I’ve decided to make it known in all of my relationships what my love language is as I believe it will avoid my own disappointment but also be a guide for those who desire and choose to love me!

Will you do the same? Today take the time to get to know your own Love Language. It will help you and those around you navigate through this thing we call life…

 

P.S Yesterday marked five months till I turn 30 years old! I’m actually excited to see what this next birthday (year) will bring!

 

Photo credit: enCourageArt

Until next time…

Dee.x