Thrive, NOT survive

Good morning love! ☀️

Today I want to touch on the topic of thrive. It seems to be the newest growing catch phrase. This name stuck with me because it is apart of my method to pursuing my purpose. I eventually named my coaching program THRIVE, because I want women to do just that. The problem with a lot of these catch phrases and clichés, is that we oftentimes say them without any action or back up plan. Let's dig deeper.

Thrive: to prosper or flourish

Survive: continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.

Now I don't know about you love, but thriving seems much more meaningful and worth it than surviving does. The truth is, a lot of us grew up in survival mode. We don't know how to let go of hardships and dangerous habits. Essentially, we don't know how to heal so that we can progress with our lives. Let me back up. Many of us aren't aware that we have to heal. You may be asking "Ash, heal from what?" Well that's where introspection comes in.

One of the biggest lessons that I've learned in my 28th year, is that we don't really have a transition period from childhood to adulthood. Some of us had to 'grow up early', or we grew up in situations that robbed us of our childhood. There are so many instances that occur of course we all have different backgrounds and stories. The problem is, a lot of us are still trying to escape our childhood and past instead of confronting and growing from it. If you continue running, you will eventually tire out.

Again, I don't know about you, but I'm too cute to be running all the damn time to be honest, running is not my strong suit either, my friends can tell you. I have learned, that in order for me to really thrive in purpose in this season, it starts with healing. Healing can occur in many different ways and forms. But the healing has to be done, for you.

Healing is important so that you don't:

• continue a cycle of generational curses

• allow tradition to rule your life and cause you to be stuck and unfulfilled/unhappy

• project unhealed trauma/hurt to your children

• hurt those who love you most

• stay stuck in seasons that no longer serve you due to fear and insecurities

And that's not even a full list! This is my unsolicited advice to you ... if you truly want to thrive in your purpose in every season of your life, start with introspection, it won't steer you wrong.

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