A check in...

I'm beginning to look back on 2016 in the fondest of ways despite it being one of the darkest chapters in my life. Looking back now, I realize the 'old version' of myself can no longer work in this new space and I found this out by 'checking in' with myself.

I'm learning to check in with myself at all costs. That means being silent when I don't know the answers and acknowledging what is and isn't a fit for me in the present when I'm unable to discern what's best for me. As a result, I began to understand that the old version of myself is dead and isn't coming back anymore. When faced with 'tests' by the universe, checking in gives me direction and gives me a stronger desire to keep going. 

Try it. Turn off the phone for awhile. Stay off IG. Turn off Netflix. Stay away from the feed on FB. Don't go to the gym. Cancel a plan. Get silent and let the thoughts come in and be ready to ask yourself some tough questions, give yourself some praise or just catch your breath. Just be with you until you're ready to emerge, no matter how long it takes. Could be 5 minutes. Do it daily. Checking in with yourself keeps you advancing through this story we call life and pretty soon, this will be a top priority amongst all of the other priorities in your life.