Freedom...

Some days begin better than others.  Yes, I know that’s no way to start a morning missive.  The upside is always here, always there and always everywhere.  When things start off less than stellar you need only look beyond yourself to see something better, something uplifting.  Don’t be captive to self-pity, self-doubt or second-guessing.  Bootstrap your day; break whatever cycle has you brow beating yourself.  You deserve better.  Regardless of how gray the day appears, there is sunshine above those clouds.  When you acknowledge the potential you break the cycle; you unshackle yourself.

Let freedom ring, let the melody of freedom’s song inspire every moment of every day.  You are limited only by your trepidations, self-imposed constraints. 

I’m not naïve.  I understand circumstances can add obstacles or barriers.  You have to be creative and self-confident.  Don’t let the sociopathic, narcissistic, selfish, inconsiderate or self-centered forestall happiness.  They should at most be a hindrance.  This is your life.  You have the right and the freedom to live it according to your design.  Smooth over the design flaws (uncontrollable variables) and work around them if you can’t work through them.  Minimizing their impact takes practice and starting the process is challenging.   You don’t roll out of bed one morning and decide: “Today I’m going to run a marathon”.  That is unless you’ve been training.  Conditioning and training get you started.  Endurance at first elusive becomes your friend – underpinning your confidence and providing the boost you need to surmount each obstacle in your path.

Go forth and conquer your fears and trepidations and then pass along your successes.

Love and hugs, Nikki DeCaro