I am reminded how I get to create that which I do prefer.
However, I first needed to experience that which I did not prefer; to create a desire for the preferred life.
In my case the largest transitions in my beliefs came from my drinking and then from my adultery.
I say my beliefs because if I didn’t have some belief which made it okay for me to drink and have sex outside of my marriage I never would have done either.
Each of these behaviors brought consequences which were so uncomfortable that I experienced emotional breakdowns and a wrenching of my soul.
I refer to it as a dark night of the soul. A time when I had no idea who or what I was, I questioned every belief I ever held.
These experiences brought in a willingness to change, to begin a long journey of finding out who and what I am as well as creating the lifestyle I prefer.
Today I live a lifestyle rooted in appreciation, acceptance, and Love.
I intend to enter each experience with compassion, understanding, empathy, kindness, peace, and Love.
When I find myself falling short of these I am allowed to stop, breathe, reset, and begin again.
I love the life I have created for it is what I prefer.
May each of you allow yourself the gift of creating the lifestyle you prefer.
You are Love and Loved.
