Last week, I finally stepped out the house and made my way to Walmart. Now let me tell you—Walmart was packed! Folks were everywhere. But even with the crowd, I managed to get most of the things I needed. I only forgot a few items, nothing too serious. Honestly, the after-effect of just getting out, moving around, and being in the store for a bit felt real good.
See, I’m usually the type to order everything online. I’m a homebody by nature—I love the peace and stillness of my own space. But one of my goals this year is to get out more, especially this summer. I want to push past the nerves and make room for new energy, new experiences, and new light.
Now truth be told, my anxiety gets the best of me sometimes, especially around a lot of people. I get real over-aware, picking up on every little vibe. But even with that, I’m proud of myself for pushing through. At one point, I had to crack open a carton of Minute Maid watermelon juice right there in the store to get my sugar back up—but once I did, it was smooth sailing.
And wouldn’t you know it—my favorite laundry detergent was all gone. Not one box left on the shelf. So, I grabbed a big box of Gain powder and kept it moving. Gotta keep the laundry fresh, regardless!
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about love. About who my soulmate might be. Yes, I’m 46, and yes, I still believe in love. That kind of real, soulful connection that speaks to your spirit. I believe he’s out there. And when the time is right, our paths will cross.
I’ve also been focused on my health and wellness. I lost a little weight recently, and now I’m ready to go even harder with my workouts. Yoga has become a big part of my life—it’s been a real blessing. I started out doing chair yoga, and now I’m easing into more poses and longer sessions. It helps my nerves, centers my spirit, and gives me the peace I need when life starts feeling heavy.
I had a moment recently where I was overwhelmed—just carrying too much mentally. But instead of letting it sit on me, I stopped, took a deep breath, and flowed right into some yoga. And just like that, I felt grounded again.
I’ve been working hard toward my goals. I’ve made the choice to improve my life, one step at a time. I’m letting go of stress, loosening the grip of worry, and doing the inner work to keep my spirit light. I’ve been staying prayed up, staying spiritual, and keeping my head high.
Because let me say this—aging is a blessing. Not everyone gets to grow older, and I don’t take that for granted. Every year I’m here is another year to evolve, to love deeper, and to shine brighter.
And to whoever needs to hear it: You’re beautiful just as you are. Don’t let the world dim your light.