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What would the old version of you say to the new version of you? 1 months, 2 weeks ago
Your Potential Is Not A Problem But A Bridge
Let me guess. You just had a birthday. Let me also guess this. You feel more connected yet at the same time so expanded, which might often times feel a touch like disillusion or confusion, right? I would like to inform you of something, just in case you really do not know this about yourself. Your greatness is not only contained within your gift. The greatness that people receive, when they truly receive and see you, is the gift that is you. Whether you feel like you’re on top of the world and can conquer anything, or even at times when you shy away because you’re hesitant to tell people that you really crave being alone, so that you have the fuel necessary to energize the masses. There was no mistake nor second thought to your creation. When you open your mouth, do your best to continue evolving, not only to appease those around you, but to appease the holy spirit that dwells deeply within you. God is not one to play with, which means that you should stop playing with yourself.
Whenever you are framing or adjusting to the real time consciousness that is your flaws, your upbringing, your morals and convictions and values, remember to show yourself just as much grace, as you feel as though God would do for you any day. Mind your mouth, because you not only hold the power of life and death in your tongue and your words, but also your tones, the amount of mindfulness that you practice by thinking before you speak. These little and sometimes simplistic details can make all the difference in getting the right message to the right person at the right time. Congratulations on your songs. Congratulations to your blossoming career, and congratulations to giving me the space to get out of my own way. You’re not 31 and alone. You’re not 31 years of age and getting gone. You’re not buried underneath the ground, because the ground is not meant to contain fire.
It’s okay to coexist with things and people and ideologies that may at times the same challenging but are not a threat to you in any way. That boundless optimism that you’ve always possessed is not artificial nor is it pretend. When you smile, it’s as if every available light in the cosmos smiles back at you. When you cry tears, you’re helping to usher in new seasons; along with canceling restrictions and limitations on what anybody can do, if they simply put their mind to it. A mind is a terrible thing to waste, and you never had done this. Remember that.
Be kinder and available to let people love and love on you. Stop minimizing the impact that you have and mingle with, daily. Get your behind up and start your day, as if God called ONLY you to say Good Morning. When it concerns your career moves, going forward, learn to play the game but remember your role is not to be played. Be observant without having to be seen. Practice and never stop actively listening and applying what you hear into what you feel. Whenever you have a question, continue to ask it, even if you’re asking yourself. Whenever you have a problem, even if it’s one that you are burdening for someone else, never avoid the altar and the heal from where your help comes from. All of those that you have lost and all of those that you are becoming aware that you have gained love you on purpose. They may not always like you, but you learn to love you. Irregardless of flaws and anything else, because even your bad days can still reach mountain peaks.
A great vocalist and songwriter once said that I can love you to death or I can love you to life, but I cannot love you to the death of me. Putting others over self, like I’m stuck up on a Shelf is disrespectful to me. I learned to love me, flaws and everything. Even my bad days still have peace, so I can love you to death or I can love you to life but I will not love you to the death of me.
Carry On Sir And Keep Up The Amazing Work. I love you.
Sincerely,
Seulomon
Voting starts July 2, 2025 12:00am
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Solomon, I love where you mentioned the need to show ourselves grace. We are quick to give grace to others, but often less likely to give ourselves the same break. We should all learn to love ourselves and allow others to love us as well, because we definitely deserve that. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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