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My Sunshine Has Come!


My Sunshine Has Come!

This morning I woke up feeling myself.  Yeah, darn right I was.  After a great conversation last night with a dear friend who was pushing me to succeed, I got up ready to take on the world.  So I picked out a cute leopard dress (with a red belt), a red blazer, red heels, and a pop of red lipstick; and I knew I had it going on.  My confidence was on ten and I felt great. 

Despite knowing that it was going to rain, my clothes just might get wet, and my makeup might ruin, I got up and did the “thang.”

As you would know, most of my drive to work consisted of heavily cloudy skies; still I was unbothered.   I drove down the interstate bumping my music with the windows down, enjoying the breeze of the morning as the wind pressed against my cheeks and blew the tresses of my hair.  I smiled at life.  I thanked God for this beautiful day and was determined that I would embrace the moment. Then something happened! Out of nowhere, the sun began to shine so bright that I could hardly see.

I began to squint my eyes because the rays were so brilliant and bright. I took out my phone and I 
captured the moment. Why? Because it reminded me that regardless of what was happening around me, the sun would shine.

Three years ago, I felt like my life was spiraling out of control.  To say my world was cloudy would be an understatement.  Rain was pouring and there was no end in sight.  After months of crying and moping, I began to recognize that I was in a place in life called “process.”  It was a place that I had never been and was very unfamiliar.  Fortunately, through the preaching and teachings of my parents, I was prepared.  While I didn’t feel like it, I was.  They had prepared me with something more valuable than money.  They had given me faith and insight to know that storms only last for so long.  

During that time, I reckoned within myself that I would live my life dancing in the rain.  Be it natural or spiritual, I would learn how to embrace every moment in life and look upon it as a lesson.  I’d be lying to you if I said, ever since, life has been peaches and cream; but I will say that I have learned to find the reason for everything I have experienced. 

You may not always feel your best, but get up, dress up, and show up. You never know at what moment the sun is going to break through the clouds, but rest assured, it will! 

If you are in a place in your life and you feel overwhelmed, do me a favor.  Take a moment and breathe.  You are alive.  Be grateful for the gift of life.  I am sure it could be better, but it could also be worse.  Resolve this day that you will learn to dance in the rain because one day you will dance in the ray.

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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