Don’t let your ship sink

Hello there readers,

Today I was thinking about my own journey and how so much more goes into where you get to than just you. We have to be careful who we let onto our ship. I’m sure you have heard the saying before, but it is such a good reminder for all of us. 

 Not everyone in this world wants what you want, or has the same goals in mind. As much as we don’t like to admit it, there are many people or situations out there that don’t allow good things in your path. Be careful who you trust your heart with or who you allow to be a part of your day to day grind. Our minds…or our ship can get weighed down by the world if we are not careful. We all know what happens to a ship that is too heavy.  

When I first started to take baby steps in moving forward with grief, I had to be ready. No one else can tell you when that is. Those that are patient in waiting and ready to cheer you on are the ones you should be boating with. So many days can feel just like day zero all over again. It’s important to have passengers who have their hand ready and waiting to pull you up, even if they don’t understand it. It should never feel like they are sinking your ship.

When I told my family or close friends that I was starting a blog to help my healing journey, I heard so many positive comments about what I was doing. I felt support and love for what I needed to help me move forward.

As I think I have said many times before...whatever your IT is that you are moving forward with, remember to keep your ship safe. Keep things on board that will lift you up, not weigh you down. Don’t ever allow someone else to sink the ship while you are in the midst of moving forward.  

Lots of Love and a little grit too,

Jennifer

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