Reset. Remember. Revived.

It has been way too long! I’ve been away because I had a lot of things going on and unfortunately my blog was put on a little hold.

But I’m back!!

Let me tell you. Despite everything going on and life getting busy, I got the greatest gift for Christmas.

After 2 years, I was finally able to visit home! I literally screamed and had the biggest smile on my face as I clicked, clicked, clicked to purchase my plane ticket.

It was a very short trip, but you know what? I enjoyed and thanked God for every moment of it.

I got to hug my family after so long. I met my new niece for the first time.

I got to meet up with a few friends (those who I didn’t get to meet…we shall soon IJN)

This trip did something that I was in badly need of…rest.

Sitting back and laughing at childhood memories as I ate the yummy meals my mum made was amongst the best feelings in the world.

Spending time with all my girlfriends helped me to relax on so many levels I didn’t know I needed.

Having my mum pray for me and my journey in person humbled and gave me so much more peace.

Soon, my time home came to an end. I cried.

Between all the sobs and snot, God reminded me why the trip as important.

He wanted me to:

1. Reset & rest- I was tired my friends… Despite everything going on, He wanted me to enjoy my trip with my family and friends. He wanted me to let go and share in those beautiful moments.

2. Remember- Remember who I am, remember why I started this journey and most importantly remember his GOODNESS.

3. Revived- I took a good beating-mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Being home helped awaken something that I thought was long gone; my passion and my resilience.

I say all of this to remind us that sometimes we need to step back from the busyness of our lives to rest, recover and remember who we are. Don’t let circumstances or people’s opinions make you forget whose you are and what you stand for.

It is important to have time to yourself to rejuvenate and crack on with such passion (and compassion), determination and resilience that nothing and no one can stop you from achieving your goals.

We need time to rest.

We need time to remember who we are.

So, my question to you is, what do you do to RRR?

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