HEART OF GRATITUDE

ART OF FRIENDSHIP: An undeniable, unshakeable, everlasting sisterhood. A trusted bond that uplifts, elevates, and restores. This piece is dedicated to my mother, sisters, and girlfriends who are my life's soulmates x

"I'm your girl, you're my girl, we're your girls. Don't you know that we love you." - dc3

On this day every year people travel near and far to be with family and friends. We exchange traditional eats and hold overdue conversations while embracing in long warm hugs consumed by of Grandpa's kisses. Above all comes the reason for the season which is to express our gratitude for one another. This year I was tested. I faced an unforeseen challenge that not only tested me mentally but mostly spiritually. I was lost and thought I would never be the same. In hindsight I was onto something – you see I’m not the same in the best/worst way. Today is Thanksgiving 2019 and I don't think I've ever been more thankful in my life.

"Be the energy you want to attract."

On this day every year I indulge in all that cakes, pies, and gravy has to offer. Super stuffed with Zzz's on my mind, I stretch out on a comfy couch with family from out of state and play catch-up on the year's events. What can I say? Love is love. This year I’m exceptionally grateful for those that surround, pray, heal and love me through and through. Those that fought for me when I couldn't fight for myself. Around my birthday I was presented with a situation where I held no control and the world was taken from under me. It cut me soul deep, forced me to face myself - by myself. Through that pain I grew – I found the beauty in unconditional love, tapped into the power better yet the essence of a womanly bond. Most importantly, I reconnected with the beautiful presence of God and the universe. I took a leap of faith that was built by my small divine community.

On this day I want to recognize and serve gratitude to my circle for whom each took one arm, one leg and lifted me up off the ground when I was unable to stand on my own. Your love, support, and prayers saved what was left of me when I thought the only way to go was down. A force that I still cannot fully describe but simply as a healing grace woke up the fighter inside of me. God, Mom, Em, Ale, Rachelle, Irma, Z, Sandra, and Jess – thank you for saving Tif. Words that I say do not do my heart justice. Through your support I found myself within the shadows. My existence of happiness is no longer depending on what is outside of myself. Now I hold the deepest and truest relationship within and with the women that surround me. On a side note – women who criticize or tear down other women, are committing a huge disservice to themselves, as no one is excused from hateful intent.

"Maybe our girlfriends are our soulmates and guys are just people we have fun with." - Carrie Bradshaw

On this day I’m launching the GOODVIBESONLYIX site, a place where we can come together to inspire, create, and connect. 2020 will be the beginning of a new chapter in my life, I have hope and faith in my heart and will be counting my blessings one a time. Living young, free, and fearless with well intentions. I'm destined to create! God is good - thank you. Now days all I strive for is Heaven, not for things or people. God will always be enough for me. Know if you are going through a hard time during the Holidays with a little prayer things will work themselves out. Don't forget to start healing from the inside, no one will be able fill any void that you can't heal on your own. Some actions that helped me were speaking positive affirmations, time with family/friends and solo walks to reconnect with nature. These simple gestures put a lot of what I'm going through into perspective. Remember if no one else cares I do - honestly x

Welcome to GOODVIBESONLYIX,

Tif