Excuse My Negativity

The clock struck twelve, and an all too familiar blissful uncertainty swelled our hearts and minds. Then, March 13th arrived and the weight of the world landed on our shoulders with a thud.

Lockdown. Sadness. Loneliness. Depression. Loss.

Um, what just happened? What was that even supposed to be? Can we get a refund on 2020? I can't even begin to rehash the tragic & devastating year we just had. Am I supposed to feel happy that I'm alive? Cause living under these conditions surely isn't comforting whatsoever. It wasn't just the pandemic though. We all went through our own personal struggles. The true colors of ourselves was revealed to not only us, but to those who love you the most.

We loss friendships, love, family, income and freedom.

What do you do when the world is hurting? Well, some of us isolate ourselves from those we live with to hide the ugliness that resides within us. Others keep up the façade of happiness. Making sure to post every family Zoom function and how they've stayed extra close in a time of distress. Then, there's the celebrities who are dealing with everything we are, but choose to push this narrative of 'hustle' without lending a practical hand.

How do they expect us to "rise above" the madness? How can they even fix their lips to pass judgement? How can they criticize our work ethic in a PANDEMIC? I'm asking, what's wrong with them?

In reality, we are them. We are the people looking at others and come up with these outrageous scenarios on why so and so isn't returning our phone calls. We're the business owner that feels we need to fire our employee because they've "slacked off." We're the consumer yelling at a grocery store clerk about the price of hand sanitizer. What did this year turn us into? Who knew a trip around the sun could be so tumultuous.

All of this begs the question, what the heck is 2021 gonna bring? The truth is, we will never know. We don't have control over the worlds progression. The only control we have is how we choose to deal with our hardships. So, what can we do?

My therapist constantly tells me,"Nothing will change if you don't make the change."

So, Symone Michelle is finally gonna put the work in to change my life. I'm determined to stop focusing on the things I don't like about my life or the relationships I don't have. I'm going to try my best to let go of fear and just experience life the way I know best. If you're feeling lost and defeated after 2020, I suggest you do the same as me.

Take that drive. Launch that business. Use those vacation days without a destination in mind. Don't be ashamed to put your phone on do not disturb every now and then. It's impossible to 'on' 24/7. There's nothing wrong with taking a break. There's also nothing wrong with feeling like you don't have the power to do anything right now. We're imperfect humans not superheroes. Life happens and as long as you feel you're doing your best, that's all that matters.

Whatever is going to make you happy while also keeping yourself & others safe, DO IT. Don't let the tragedies of your life stop you from making unforgettable memories. Things aren't normal right now and we don't know if they ever will be again. Stop waiting for the perfect moment, create it.

Most of all, show grace to others. Everybody has their own brain and their own path. You may be blood related to someone, but that doesn't mean your walk has to be the same. Take what you need from those who love you, but allow yourself the pleasure of making your own mistakes and learning from them.

When someone you care about falls, give them your hand and be ready to respectfully accept them if they decline it. While that may be painful to watch, they will never grow if you block the power of the sun. Excuse others negativity and continue to show love without judgement.

LyfeStyle Photos is changing right along with me. More details to follow in the coming months, but please stick with me and I promise to deliver what you need, whenever you need it. I'm here this year to elevate the forgotten and I promise to never forget you.

With Love,

Symone Michelle

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