A lot has changed in my life these past two years. For a start I got out of a very unhealthy relationship—it took a lot of guts and courage but I did it. It was initially very very stressful mentally, emotionally, and physically—to the point where I had to take some meds. And don’t forget the pain. That’s something that I wouldn’t want to go through again, ever. Pain however, is inevitable when going through a major crisis such as this. Suffering, as they say, is optional. Nonetheless, I suffered deep inside for a long time. Going through all this pain and suffering has taught me some good lessons though.

For one thing, I reconnected with something I had loved to do in the past—reading. I bought a whole ton of books and became a self-help junkie. I’ve read everyone from Eckhart Tolle to Regina Brett to Rhonda Byrne and many others. Believe me, they have all helped in their own extraordinary ways. I’ve simplified my life and jettisoned the excess baggage of the past. It’s only water under the bridge after all. There’s also no need to ponder about what the future will bring (I believe it will bring good things) because the only time we have is now.

Gratitude has become a way of life for me. Instead of moaning and complaining about what I don’t have I constantly remind myself to be thankful for what I do. Every day when I wake up and go to sleep at night I say a thank you to God and the universe. Try it, it works. Just finding even one thing to be thankful for every day will change the way you see life (and how life sees you!)

I’ve decided to run my own race, to pursue my own dreams…regardless of how others see it. I’m always grateful for the unflinching support I get from my small circle of close friends. As for those people who want to pass judgment about the way I run my life, well it’s really none of their business, is it.

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