Defeating the Foe

There's a lot goin' on in my life, and though not all good, I'm determined to keep my spirit healthy. Believing that everything happens for a reason helps because even though I might not quite understand it all just yet, I know it was meant to happen no matter how horrific it may be at times. I've been challenged to remain ME at all costs, and though that sounds like one of the easiest tasks, I find myself in places in my life, unplanned and unpredicted, that will cause you to feel like being the person you strive not to be for the safety of your own integrity, and others........I'm determined not to fail the test and become 'someone else' that causes detriment to my spirit no matter how tempting the possible outcome may be. Reminding myself daily that no matter what I hear, words mean nothing to me, words are but a mere possibility of fact, but not guaranteed as worthy of heart's trust. Like momma told me recently, "sticks and stones, Berachah".......such a simple phrase with such a big meaning. I will remain the wonderful, always improving and growing, individual I am. The only one that is able to truly bring me down is MYSELF, no one else. With the strength of God, I am able to overcome anything in my path. After all, I really do have better things to do then worry about people that are NO LONGER a part of MY life. In the words of Kevin Hart.......backspace....delete. lol