LOVE LETTER TO GOD
There comes a point in everyone’s life where you reach a crossroads, and you’re forced to face it. And then you’re given a choice. To dwell upon what has suddenly changed, or recognize the opportunity as a blessing, embrace the change and allow God to lead you through. “For with God, all things are possible.” -Matt 19:26
At the end of 2014, many aspects of my life completely changed around me. I had wrongfully lost my job, the only relationship I had known since I was 16 finally ran out of any juice it had left and ended, and my health condition was the worst it had ever been. I weighed in at my heaviest at the time, was suffering a severe case of hives for 8+ months from chronic stress and minor depression, and overall always feeling weak and fatigued. Looking in the mirror, I had hated who I had become and cried out, “why me!?”
In times of turmoil, it’s hard to see the why in situations. And sometimes we don’t receive the answers we want, or any at all. But if you take the time to silence your mind and open your eyes, you’ll see the signs are all around you. The answers are right in front of you. Of course, everything is clear in hind sight. But it’s there that you find yourself, your worth, the truth. And you know from that point on you’ll never be blinded from your destiny. Hind sight is a beautiful thing. It makes you stronger, wiser, and gives you the power to move through life the way you’ve always wanted. I always knew what I wanted out of life, healthy lifestyle, positive attitude, loving relationships, and ultimate happiness. Don’t we all!?
The years leading up to my pivotal downfall, I was introduced to “The Secret,” which I believe helped change and save my life. I began using the Law of Attraction to bring me to where I am today. You see, I, and I alone, attracted everything into my life through the virtue of my own thoughts, including the times of hurt and pain. I can sit here and write words of blame towards others, towards the environment I was surrounded by. But by doing so, I’d miss the lessons God was putting me through. We ALL have the power to steer the course of our own life.
“Yes me!” I screamed. I NOW have a story to tell. I have a purpose. A talent to share. A personality meant to spread its wings and uplift others. I opened my eyes, ears, and heart and accepted what was. Forgiveness wasn’t easy, but I finally let go of what I did not have the power to change. In fact, I didn't change, I just stopped being who I wasn't meant to be, and started living as the person I was meant to become. I stopped surrounding myself with those that did nothing to lift me up, who served no purpose in pushing me along in life, that offered nothing but judgement towards me and others. “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” I finally accepted I didn’t need anyone’s approval, for I am a perfect child of God and He had already given me His approval to live the life I was born to live.
Change isn’t always easy, letting go can be hard. But if you put your faith and trust in Him, beautiful and miraculous things will happen, in ways you may never even imagined! I’ve learned to be thankful for my past, for without having past events to learn from, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am now the healthiest I’ve been in years, getting stronger by the day. I’m surrounded by a motivating environment of uplifting people that have done wonders for my confidence and belief in myself. My dream career is manifesting faster than I thought possible, and even stumbled across another business venture with an incredible company called Chomp Nola that is changing people’s lives daily. And am now in a loving relationship with an incredible God given man, who has shown me so much about myself and the world and couldn’t be more blessed and grateful to have him in my life. ALL of this just one year after what felt like the end.
Everything begins with YOU! You have the power to make things happen the way you want in your life. Your only duty is to BELIEVE!
2015 HIGHTLIGHTS: 1. Sold my first original piece of artwork. | 2. Moment I realized I can accomplish anything if I just put my mind to it. | 3. Blessed and grateful to have met my better half, my motivator, mentor, love and to have him in my life. | 4. Had the best finish yet at the Girl Power Triathlon 2015. | 5. Moment I got the keys to my studio! | 6. Had my first solo show as a professional artist thanks to Unity Church of Metairie :)
MY SERENITY IN SEVEN
On my journey to self discovery, Unity Church of Metairie had a large impact in the way I view life. In a world of judgement, loss, and change, we often feel stuck and alone. But with God’s guidance anything is possible! Serenity of Seven is a representation of transformation, a renewal of life. Seven paintings, seven words, seven letters. Seven, the number of completeness and perfection in God’s creation in the world. He always finishes what he starts in our hearts.
Serenity of Seven series, now available for purchase at Unity Church of Metairie.
1. REBIRTH - The start of a new life.
2. REBUILD - The process to finding the real me.
3. RETHINK - Reflecting on the changes in my life.
4. RESPECT - Because if I don’t uphold respect for myself, who will?
5. RENEWED - I have a new sense of self.
6. RECEIVE - Everything I’ve attracted into my life is finally falling into place.
7. REJOICE - I get to live MY life!
The beauty about words is they can be interpreted in all ways that have the most meaning to you. No one way is the right way. They express what it is we’re each feeling, experiencing, thinking, believing. Serenity of Seven is meant to uplift the viewer in a way they feel brings them to a better, healthier state of mind.
I had the honor to display my first series at the opening of Unity’s newly renovated “Spiritual Art’s Collective” as their first featured artist at 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002. You can now view them during church hours. They are available for purchase through the church. Please feel free to contact me or Unity Church of Metairie ( 504.885.7575 ) for details!
Namaste and God Bless!