My Promise

NYE 2015

Whats a promise? The Merriam Webster's Dictionary says it's a statement telling someone that you will definitely do something or an indication of future success or improvement.

Some give promise rings to tell their significant other that they promise to wait for them and to treat them better then anyone else in the whole wide world.This has been going on for a long time. I believe in it. I find it very romantic.

 We are always promising someone something. Yes I promise to pay you rent every month or yes I will come to work on time when I am scheduled. How about I promise to raise you right and be the best most annoying parent ever! =) The list is endless.

However I have began to see a pattern around the world of another promise. I'm sure in our own ways we have said it for many centuries and maybe due to the presence of social media it seems that its more prevalent.  That promise is We will not live our lives in Fear! Fear of our safety against those who would bring harm to us and our children. This is our sad reality

But with this comes a strength from the bottom of my soul and begins to clear my vision so that I can see my path. I see the little ones in my life and I think what will they have to look forward to if their Tia is stuck their whole life and what type of future will they have if I can not provide what they need as they grow up into the leaders of tomorrow? I see myself and I wonder will I have to keep this extra emotional baggage and for what? It serves me no benefit. Some may say "Well you'll be sure not to have that happen to you again" and to that I say, Then I will not be living. Because to live is to not fear and I choose to Live!

So here's my promise to myself this year.

1. I promise to LIVE  

2. I promise to not look back. 

3. I promise to smile and mean it.

4. I promise to break the cycle and be the woman I was raised to be. 

5. I won't hide

6. I will be healthy

7. I am Not Afraid 

That's what has been on my mind for the past few days. It's a new year and what a better time to just to go for it. What do you say?