It’s been over 9 years since I had my last piece of
chocolate, and I still dream of taking a bite.
Oh how its sweet aroma still captures my attention and peaks my senses
whenever it’s close by!
You see, I was addicted to chocolate. Every Sunday I looked forward to picking up a
hot chocolate brownie, extra fudge with a scoop of ice cream, and riding out with
my sisters or bundling up with my bowl at my parents’ place as my family
laughed and watched the kids play. I
enjoyed eating chocolate candy bars and slices of rich chocolate cake during
the holidays. I never drank alcohol,
smoked, or been a party type; so if there was anything that could be considered
my guilty pleasure, it was chocolate.
Chocolate was my friend; so I thought. It wasn’t until I began to experience
unexplained health problems that I learned that I could live without it. Months after having my daughter, Destiny, my
hair began to fall out, weight began to drop, and nerves began to go
haywire. My body was out of
control. I underwent months of blood
work and other invasive testing. Finally, news came. It was bitter sweet. Literally! My doctor informed me that
blood work indicated that I was suffering from hyperthyroidism, also known as
an overactive thyroid. This condition is
made worse by caffeine.
But wait!
Chocolate has caffeine. This meant the
very thing that I loved, dearly, was bad for me.
Desperate for relief, I did what was necessary and let it
go. I mean, at the end of the day,
nothing was more important than my health.
I had to give up something I loved so I could have the opportunity to
take care of something I loved more, my Destiny. To this day, I still find myself sacrificing things
that feel good to me because they are not good for me.
Sometimes life requires us to let go of something good for
something greater. Those decisions won’t
always feel good. When you begin to love
your “destiny” you will begin to disconnect from anything that could possibly
endanger it. You may have to walk away
from toxic environments and unhealthy relationships in order to preserve what
you have or are carrying. Don’t
hesitate. Once you decide you want the best life, you must be willing to accept the fact that good things have to fall off so better things can come. Don't fret, in the end, it will be worth it.
My name is Tiffany LaMeia and I am dedicated to becoming a better me, encouraging you to be a better you, and helping you to understand that you are #ENOUGH!
-Have a Prosperous Day!
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