These past 5 years have been plagued with so much death. People of different ages are taking their final rest. It really took a toll on me. Especially when my GGF and Uncle passed away back-to-back. It was a punch to the gut. I had never experienced grief on this magnitude before. I looked the way I felt. It was a hard time with no time stamp. It was rough. I thank God that I recognized the emotions and the feelings that came with it. I still have my days when I think about those who have passed with the tears flow. I’m glad I have not suppressed and invite those tears. It’s cleansing.

If you need grief counseling contact a therapist, contact someone you can trust or contact your local Grief Counseling Center.

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Be Intentional With your time.

Observing my parents as they walked towards me one afternoon, I recognized that my parents are no longer as spry and vibrant as they once were. The reality is that my mother and father are well on their years. I have come to the realization that time with my parents must be intentional.

Time is priceless. It is what we cannot get back. How we truly spend our time is an important form of Selfcare. Being intentional with the time we spend with our loved ones as well as ourselves. I’m almost in my mid 50’s. I have more years behind me than I have ahead of me. What does it mean to be intentional with our time? Let’s discuss.

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We tend to play the game of “Beat The Clock”. We find ourselves facing anxiety and frustration because we are in a fictitious “race” with others. Trying to get something done before someone else.

Comparing your accomplishments to others. It’s important to take “YOUR” time. Scripture says, “I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all.” Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Doing things on your terms, does not mean you have to rush through the process. You’ll find rushing through the process leads to mistakes and missed steps.

I’m taking “my” time as I pursue my Bachelors Degree. It’s taken me a while because I started and stopped. I’m on a mission to be done in 2 years. I’ve been asked a number of times how many credits do you have left? This question would bring me so much anxiety and aggravation. I’m getting it done on my terms.

It’s okay to take your time. Enjoy the journey, not the destination.

Resource:

• The I Factor: How Building A Great Relationship With Yourself Is The Key To A Happy, Successful Life.

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