Every season brings us different feelings, goals and sometimes a chance to reflect on the midway point through a year. I know many are struggling financially, emotionally and just trying to get through another day. We all feel that in many ways during this journey we call life. I’ve had my share of rollercoaster rides but I never got off the ride and said I’m done. I just took that lesson and filed it in the “accomplishment ” drawer and moved forward. Does that drawer open up now and then? Yes. But that is my choice because I often reflect on whatever cycle of crap I went through to get to this place right now. Sometimes I cry at the memories and sometimes I smile and laugh. Do I dwell on the bad parts? No! But I never kid myself that things can change in a minute no matter how settled you feel.
Take this new season to file some of the hard stuff and close the drawer for a while. Your heart and mind deserve it. Focus on what’s ahead for the next few months. Bite size pieces. It’s really all we need to handle at any moment.
In between those moments of dealing with whatever is in front of you, give yourself some grace and take an afternoon off and relax. You’ve earned it. #avoiceforwomen #closethedrawer #itsokay #summerseason 
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