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Taking a Break

April 6, 2015April 6, 2015by thenextjenLeave a Comment on Taking a Break

Taking a Break

Sometimes, you just need one.

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I’m a twenty-something year old girl who loves writing, traveling, fashion, and trying new things. While I spend a lot of time doing *business stuff*, I do love to dip my toe into all sorts of other subjects. Come read and see what’s happening around here!

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Peaks and valleys. When you’re in the trenches, all you want to do is catch a glimpse the top of the mountain. So what do you do when the peak is nowhere in sight? Right now, a lot of us are in that valley. There is so much uncertainty. But life is nothing without adversity. How could you recognize the glorious times without facing the difficult ones? This is the time to embrace your feelings and let them propel you forward. You may not see the peak, but it is there. You’re allowed to be sad, frustrated, scared, and angry. But have faith. Cry your eyes out if you need to - but don’t forget to chart your new path and hike hard. “Come what may, all bad fortune is to be conquered by endurance.” - Virgil

Four weeks ago, I was alone in my car, bawling. Unsure, unmotivated, and scared - & not even a fleeting thought of a global pandemic crossing my mind. Thankfully, I had decided to pick myself up, dust myself off, and woman up. I needed to change my attitude about things I couldn’t control & I needed to narrow my focus, exercising grit & strength when it was extremely difficult. I had to be smart and resilient when all I wanted to do was bury my head in the sand. WELL... God certainly has a way of testing your commitment when you declare such a change in your life!!!💀 The past two days have escalated quickly in my region and I’m pinpointing anything and everything I’ve ever gone through or learned that helped prepare me for today. And I’m 100% serious when I say I’m GRATEFUL. I feel more thankful for TODAY than I have ever felt before. To my friends & peers who are frightened right now, concerned, or distraught - you will pull out of this. Allow yourself a good cry if you need to, but don’t lose your grasp on reality. This is a bizarre, unprecedented, and trying time. Our humanity & faith have been tested. Every person you know is dealing with something, and your problems are valid... but they are solve-able. Solutions aren’t always ideal, but there is ALWAYS a way to get to the top of the mountain. Sometimes it isn’t easy & sometimes it’s not the route we had originally chartered for ourselves. This is the time to embrace FLEXIBILITY. May our children’s children look to our actions today as something to aspire to in the future. Your kindness, your defiance to be defeated by these tribulations, and your determination to GROW from these struggles - let’s take this time to propel ourselves forward, starting with the hardest part... our mindsets. Pave the cement and build your beautiful home on top. Your life isn’t over. Whether it be your health, family, relationships, school, job, business, wedding - YOU CAN OVERCOME THIS. You are flexible. You are strong. You are not forgotten. What are you being called to do right now? What is your MOST IMPORTANT goal? Your decision will point you in the right direction. I believe in you.

I am so endlessly grateful for my partner-in-crime @cammstigram. I need to shout him out right now... God has truly blessed me with his humor, his unwavering support, and his resilient attitude in the face of difficult circumstances. He perseveres and it inspires me. When I want to brood and shut myself in/down, he always encourages me to open up my arms and invite what life has to offer. He’s flexible when it isn’t easy - he’s honest when the truth is hard to swallow. There is rarely a dull moment - and in so many ways I’m thankful for all that he is. I’m so excited to marry him. 🤍 That said... we would like to formally apologize to the world for whatever ancient amulet we misplaced on one of our little adventures - the chain reaction from that misdeed will be over soon ♥️😂 (obvi joking! Stay safe) 📸 @the.martins.photography

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! 💚 what a time we’re living in... Ireland is one of our favorite places on earth. We will be enjoying beer from our local brewery tonight from their curbside to-go service. (Bottled up in a can to be enjoyed in a glass at home! 🍻) maybe a sip of some Irish whiskey too. ☘️ #stpatricksday #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal

Good morning ✨ Take a big breath! Meditate, pray, exercise. Journal your thoughts, write down your ideas. Don’t let that brain of your’s go to waste. Get creative – sometimes the path to your mountain top isn’t the path most traveled. Remember: there is always a way! 🌸🌻

Hard day? You aren’t alone. Persevere ♥️

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