When was the last time you patted yourself on the back, reviewed the past for all you have overcome? I know we all look back to dissect all the mistakes, dramas, but why not for all the ways we have progressed and grown into who we are today?

God is always reminding me to look at how far I have come, for all the steps I have taken over the years to become this healthier, happier, version of me today.

If I look back even one year as of today, I am a whole different person, nothing is the same today as the older version of myself. I walk different, I eat completely different, my voice doesn’t even sound the same, and of course my outer appearance has changed.

All those changes, decisions, are the ones I have made for myself, all the little action steps, have created my healthiest self to date. Even 3 months ago version of me, doesn’t exist anymore.

I bet if you look back 5 years, to where you are today, you’re most likely happy not to back there, in that timeline. I am hoping you’re feeling relieved to be where you are today, in spite of everything.

This is a reminder for me, and anyone reading, give yourself some love, pat yourself on the back, for all the lessons, growning, and learning to be who you are today. We all deserve to be celebrated! This isn’t always an easy life, but I am grateful I am still alive to live it! Amen!