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I have hit the delete button more than one time as I sit here for an hour now not knowing how to put my thoughts on a post.

I started with possibly talking about our fireplace and the beautifully decorated Christmas tree next to it. Deleted that. Started over with stating the obvious that I haven’t posted since February, that I was frozen in winter season. Deleted that.

Rewrote again about reflecting how 2022 has been very good to me. Hit Delete button again. I did not want this post to sound like a diary. Deleted the sentence before this yet again.

Nothing. No words of wisdom. Nothing that could move me past this wall of blank creativity.

Only one thing that struck me is that I can start over. Again.

And maybe this is a message for someone who is reading my post, that although it appears meaningless to me, to you it is not.

Maybe what you need to hear is that there is a Delete button that you can use to start over. Again. Then Yet again.

Tomorrow, we can do it again. Maybe tonight we rest and put all thoughts aside to await the new dawn. Tomorrow is just a few hours away but in this moment, we just need to take a deep cleansing breath. And believe. It’s the season after all.

Delete makes sense. Delete starts over.

Today, I am writing from South Beach Miami. My husband and I finally made this trip after two years of booking the trip and cancelling due to COVID. The weather is the perfect reprieve from the gloomy Ohio winter. I can see the rolling waves of the blue-green ocean from our balcony and making me forget the bustling sounds of Miami vibe. I miss the land of birth whenever I see the ocean.

So, I took a leisurely stroll on the beach this morning and soaked it all in. The sun, the ocean, the vibe, and the pause – what life is offering me at this moment. As you have been reading, I am learning how to relax and enjoy the past few weeks. Life is giving me breadcrumbs that will lead to my destiny and purpose.

For right now, my goal is to enjoy and look at the beauty that surrounds me – every little thing. Who knows – my next big thing may be inspired here in Miami?

I leave you with the sounds of South Beach this morning… Have a great Friday and enjoy as our week ends.

Today, I am present. I am connecting. I will be better than I was yesterday. I will let go of things that I cannot control. I will listen to the interruptions of the day. I will find my joy. I will praise God in the midst of everything. I will be content. I am grateful. I am going to enjoy this journey of today. I will be the reason that someone smiles today.

Last week taught me to embrace and allow the small interruptions in my daily life. As you all know, on top of our full-time jobs, we are also starting our business (check it out here – Fyzical Centerville). We are opening soon and with that my anxiety is leaping out like a jack-in-a box. Hits me sometimes out of nowhere when I think about my growing list of things that we have not done and more importantly, the expenses!

Writing should have been my solace, but this too has made it as a to-do list. Overwhelmed, I turn to only thing that has been my refuge – down on my knees to surrender all the swirl I have created. The pearl of wisdom that I received is to enjoy this journey of my life and surrender to the daily interruptions. Psalm 34 tells me to taste and see the goodness of God.

So, I let go. There is nothing else for me to do but to let go of things I cannot control. It is hard as you can imagine if you know me. My mind is constantly thinking, strategically planning, writing goals, etc. so this slowing down is a process. I need to use the gifts given me to my advantage not to work against me.

Slowing down does come with pleasant surprises. Every morning when I drop off my youngest son to school, I look forward to watching the sun rise. It is quite enchanting to see each morning unfolds – the burst of color is different each time. Never fails to give me that feeling of bliss.

Life is beautiful my friends. Let us enjoy this ride for it is the only one we will ever get. Find the beauty in the trivial things – like the sunrise or hug from a loved one. If you are feeling overwhelmed today, stop and take a deep breath. Cry, if you need to. Let it all melt away. Slow down, my friend. Let us enjoy this journey together.

It’s 5:44 and thank goodness the workday is finally done. I bid this week goodbye and the 5 things I would like to share with you. 

1. The more in control I want to be, the more anxious I get that I am not in control. So let it be. Take a deep breath and move on. Maybe this is the interruption we all need.
2. Yes, the house needs to be cleaned but no one is coming to visit. Relax. You have a house. The weekend is here so it will get done soon enough. 
3. Enjoy each day, after all we don’t have forever to live. 
4. Whine. Vent. Then move on. Once again. Groundhog day, y’all.
5. It’s Friday so forget about the week that was. Enjoy the weekend respite. 

This is me welcoming the weekend.