Think like you love yourself. Speak like you love yourself. Act like you love yourself.

Eat like you love yourself. Walk like you love yourself. Live like you love yourself.

Dance like you love yourself. Sing like you love yourself. Laugh like you love yourself.

Whatever it takes…..

Fall in love with yourself.

“It’s ok to not be ok, as long as you are not giving up. “ ~ Unknown

Success is measured in many ways depending on the person, their perspective, and their priorities. From wealth, education, health, and social economic status, society will define success differently and on its own terms.

If we don’t see, feel, and experience success as we’ve been conditioned to define it, it can be difficult to avoid getting caught in the cross fire of negativity and doubt.

We don’t have to have it all together.

“It’s ok to not be ok.”

But, it’s not ok to stay there.

Giving up is not an option; defining success on your own terms is.

“We would accomplish many more things, if we did not think of them as impossible. “ ~ Vince Lombardi

All things are possible to those who believe, but don’t stop there; they also take action.

“You have grown from your past. You will grow from your present.” ~ Unknown

Growth demands hardship, setbacks, and disappointment. When we embrace circumstances with a growth mindset, we will begin to recognize life as the teacher it is; and experience, as it’s fruit.

If you’re comfortable, you’re not growing.

“Let go of the notion that we have control over others’ actions. We really only have control over ourselves and how we act. “ ~ Unknown

The secret to maintaining peace while enduring conflict, joy while experiencing sorrow, hope when in despair is in recognizing and accepting that we cannot always change or control the world, its events, or its people.

When we embrace the notion that we are in control of our thoughts, words, and actions, and not those of others, we will grow and change ourselves, maybe even the world, one adversity at a time.

“Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.” ~ Roy T. Bennett

In a world filled with chaos, division, and tragedy; sickness and death; hate and desperation, I still believe that LIGHT shines brightest in darkness. GOOD trumps evil. UNITY dispels division. PEACE calms chaos. HOPE subdues despair. FAITH eradicates doubt, and most of all, LOVE overcomes hate and conquers all.

I still believe; therefore, I will BE the reason.

Will you join me?

Will you be the reason and make our world a better place?

“I believe in myself. “ – Mia L.

Say it again and again, and again.

Say it when you feel “overwhelmed”. Say it when you think you “can’t “. Say it when you are “afraid”. Say it when others “won’t”. Say it when you’re worried. Say it in the face of “doubt”.

Be intentional, unbothered. Be determined, consistent.

Be anchored in this truth: “I believe in myself. “

When friends, strangers, challenges, or adversity try to convince you otherwise….

Say it loud. Say it often. Say it proud.

“Let go of the past.” ~ Robert Greene

Each day presents an opportunity to begin again, rewrite your narrative, and change your story.

The past teaches you. It doesn’t define you. Let it go and keep it moving.

“Life is so short. Focus on all that matters to you, and let go of everything that doesn’t.” ~ Unknown

There are 1440 minutes in each day. How many of them do you spend with those who matter most? How many of them do you use on activities that yield no lasting impact?

Of every action, ask yourself, “Will this add value to my life or the lives of others? Will this have a lasting impact that will inspire others for generations to come?”

Count the cost and spend wisely.

“I am excited about the person I’m becoming.” ~ Mia L.

We are an imperfect people, following imperfect processes, adopting imperfect world views, living in an imperfect world.

Resist the urge to criticize yourself and others when life presents challenges that render an imperfect response. We are a work in progress…period.

Celebrate life’s small victories and take a moment to appreciate the person you are becoming.