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Clarity

               
"The wilderness had a clarity that included me"
-Cheryl Strayed, Wild

Lately, I've made some dramatic changes in my life. The first change I decided to make was quitting social media. I believe that social media has both positive and negative effects. For me personally, it was detrimental to my self-esteem because I couldn't stop comparing my life to others.

 Since, I have quit every platform except Snapchat, my life has become more peaceful, my self-esteem has increased, and I am able to be more productive. The second change I decided to make was to quit smoking weed. Marijuana is a wonderful herb with medicinal properties, but since I was smoking it habitually- I believe that I was using it to distract myself from my priorities and feelings.

The last change I've made is to read and be in nature more. Reading other people's stories always offers me hope and inspiration, and nature is healing. These changes have all brought me out of the darkness I was in less than two weeks ago. Less than two weeks ago, I had reached my breaking point and was seriously concerned about my mental state. I'm not suggesting that these changes are the direct link to happiness, because there is no direct link to happiness. However, I would recommend taking a break from all outside sources and diving deep into your own soul to find what truly makes you happy.

When we connect with our deepest emotions and accept who we truly are there is nothing in the world that we cannot conquer because we will always have our own backs. I challenge you to be your own best friend and love yourself unconditionally, because only then will you find the clarity you've been seeking.
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