Soul Rest

Letting things be

Julia Brooker
Sep 6, 2018 · 2 min read

I’ve always considered myself ambitions, bold, a doer, passionate, strong, an influencer and I’ve always envisioned myself becoming successful. I’ve always loved being active and to stand out in my own spotlight. And personally I don’t think there is anything wrong with that. But many of you know how strong my personality is and sometimes my bossy side can hurt feelings. Of course, I can always be a BOSS, but never be a “friend” in that state of mind. And that’s what’s up, sometimes you have to put away your personality traits for the sake of relationships. I’m not talking about degrading and stooping to low standards but get on your knee to become down to earth and relatable of other worlds around you. And of course, I’m not talking to lose the vision of your dreams and hopes but just maybe even putting away your pride.

Especially for the ones that came a long way, it’s harder to let down their walls or be compassionate.

I always like everything NOW, HERE, AT MY TIME AND MY WAY. And if it won’t happen like it was planned then I will bust my butt to make it so. And that is just part of who I am but that’s not how it works in most cases. You just can not force things because then it won’t be graceful.

Letting time naturally uncover it with your positive consistency is how it should be.

This mindset really causes stress a lot. I mean A LOT! And this is when I say I gave up. Not on myself but just on the part of myself that was always impatient, forceful, and too harsh.


I got to a point in my life where a lot of things were weighting down me and felt so heavy on my soul, like vine weeds wrapping my body all around. It’s probably the sign of a new season and growth in my life of course but those things should be dealt with and let go of. So if you need a rest, a quiet place, and a peace of mind just so you can sit in silence to just let your emotions flow through you then do so. Even if you’re feeling negative emotions, it’s important that you let them flow and that you accept them and then just let them go and move on unto better experiences. So here I am, writing this blog with a heavy soul and feeling of defeat, but my journey isn’t going to end up in defeat. I claim my Victories but for now I just need my soul to rest and be still.

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Take Care,

JSB

Julia Brooker

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