Wednesday's Worthy Word
Vera Wang made her first wedding dress at 40.
Rodney Dangerfield’s break in standup came at 46.
Julia Child’s first cookbook at 49.
Sam Walton opened his first Wal-Mart at 44.
Ray Kroc’s first Mickey D’s (aka McDonalds) was set up when he was 52.
Duncan Hines introduced his cakes at 73.
What’s the point?
IT IS NEVER TO LATE!
Not sure who needs to hear this today…but it is never too late! Don’t give up on that dream!
Did you know Henry Ford established his first car company in 1899 at the age of 36, however, it went broke within two years. It was on his third attempt to set up a car company that he was finally successful in 1903, and his big breakthrough was in 1908 when he was 44! Don’t give up and it is not to late! Keep going! Keep moving forward! Use the mantra:
I am moving exclusively forward!!!!
You got this!!!!! And…..
YOU ARE WORTHY!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
My Healing Journey
If you have been following along on the gram, then you are well aware by now that I have embarked on a new adventure. A healing adventure that is.
The Melt Method
Back story
In November, a co-worker/friend, Christine and I registered for Dallas Mania which is a fitness convention. At the time, I was suffering from severe plantar fasciitis. If anyone has ever had it, you know how painful it is. To teach dance on it was excruciating to say the least. I think I was averaging 1600 mg of Ibuprofen a day. Which is ridiculous in and of itself and awful for your gut. That is an entirely different post for a different day.
The point is, I tried anything and everything to heal it. I paid a doctor $1000 for shockwave therapy. And if you want to know what real pain is….do that…it was worse than labor! AND I subjected myself to it over and over and over again in hopes that it would heal my pain. It did work wonders on my Achilles tendonitis but not on my heel. I purchased all kinds of weird shoes off the internet that claimed they could help. I bought a red light therapy wand. I mean when I tell you I tried EVERYTHING, I tried EVERYTHING!
UNTIL MELT!
At Mania, Christine kept talking about this session, MELT, that she had signed up for and suggested that I should attend it over Zumba. I remember telling her I hated yoga, barre, anything slow, why would I go? She explained to me what she had been learning about the fascia and really thought that it might help my plantar fasciitis. Again, if someone had given me snake oil and said, “Drink this it will do the trick.” I am telling you I might have! That is how awful it was. So I skipped Zumba and went with Christine and the rest was history.
I am not kidding when I tell you I got immediate relief. IMMEDIATE. Immediate, but with discipline.
I listened to Sue, the founder, explain how we brush our teeth daily for fresh breath and to prevent tooth decay or further tooth decay and it is the same with the fascia and our bodies. We need to floss them daily if you will.
I bought the foam roller and ball that day and decided in that moment I would MELT daily and I did. I healed my plantar fasciitis too! Not only did I heal it myself, I registered to get certified to train others to do the same!
Guess What!
I am officially certified! It was a three month journey and it was like going back to college, but I did it! I am so proud of myself and so excited to bring this MELT Method out into my community and to those around the world. I figure I learned it all over zoom, why not offer zoom training?
If you are one of my friends who suffers from chronic pain, wants to erase the signs of aging, maybe you want to prevent pain, and feel fantastic in just 10 minutes a day! I really think I have the secret, thanks to Sue Hitzman and her incredible MELT Method!
I plan to talk about it a lot over on the gram and you will see many more blog posts on the what, why’s, and how’s of it. But for now, know this….there is a breakthrough Self-treatment system that stimulates healing power within your body’s connective tissue and can help relieve aches and stiffness, improve performance, and erase the negative effects of aging! Know that it is also possible to live without pain and transform your body in as little as 10 minutes a day! There are so many more benefits which we will discuss in the future, but here are a few: Sleep, Digestive, Midday fatigue be gone, bloating and weight gain be gone, and are you ready for this…cellulite help! Say goodbye to some, if not all, of the Hail Damage on the back of those thighs! Ladies, if that does not excite you!? Ha!
So be on the lookout and if you want to know more or would like a private session, email me at amy@worthyheart.com and let’s get you started on your very own healing journey.
Until Next Time,
XO,
Worthy
Christmas in July Sale!
I cannot believe we are halfway through July! Crazy how time flies the older you get?
Do you agree? Before we know we will be hearing the countdown to Christmas….
“90 days until Christmas, 60 days until Christmas, 30 days until Christmas!”
Before we know it will be 2 days until Christmas!
Do you have your shopping done? Ha! Anyone know what I am talking about?
I decided to do a little something…..
I decided why not help you get a jump start on Christmas and do a little Christmas in July?
Now until July 31 I am going to offer 50% off of my journal and 20% off of my 4 and 8 week coaching packages! That’s right! 50/20!
Why? Because I know that this year with gas prices, inflation, possible recession, things might be tight! So why not start now?
Start planning now so you can budget and be prepared.
That is my secret.
What I have found is you can spread it out over the next 6 months and not break your bank 2 weeks before Christmas! And trust me, the hubs will be so much more relaxed and grateful.
So if you have someone on your list who could use the gift of affirmations, maybe they love journaling, someone who loves morning quiet time, or just someone that you would like to see them grow in their belief in themselves… give them a journal. If it is someone who you think could benefit from coaching… give them 8 weeks of intense 1:1’s with me. I promise you these gifts are the gifts that keep on giving. Maybe it’s you! Either way, this is a great sale!
Happy Shopping and Merry Christmas in July!!!!!
(And even if you don’t want to start this early….I promise you want to start your list now….especially with the economy like it is….Promise.)
Until Next Time!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
CODES: JOURNAL USE JULY50 and if you are interested in the Coaching package email me at amy@worthyheart.com and I will send you all the details along with the discount.
Wednesday's Worthy Word
The other day I was cleaning out my camera on my phone (if you don’t do this I highly suggest it because you find some real gems!) and I came across this photo.
LOVE THIS! I don’t remember when or where I was when I took it…but this is one of those gems I found
I really don’t remember taking it, but I love it because every morning Trey or I run through a mantra with our boys. Obviously our big boys not so much anymore, but we did when they were younger and I have to believe it planted seeds.
The mantra goes like this:
Start with The Lord’s Prayer….
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day, our daily bread. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, the glory forever. Amen.
Next:
Be a leader
Not a follower
Do your best
Berry’s never quit
Always have fun!
And we close with the serenity prayer:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
What does this do?
I firmly believe that morning mantras, prayers, mediations, whatever you want to call them, are magical! They are words or phrases that are repeated and get you into a certain mindset or increase your concentration. They are amazing instruments for helping you build confidence in yourself and focus up for an incredible day.
Who does not need more confidence and positivity? I know I do and our kids, well, with all the social media and distractions, lord knows they could use some help in learning to concentrate as well as boost in the area of confidence!
So take our mantra, make your own, whatever mantra you do, I promise you when your kiddos have flown from the nest, they will have something beautiful embedded deep within their hearts that they can carry with them on those days that seem super lonely, dark, or out of place.
Trust me, you will use the mantra too! I pull from our daily mantra a lot! So it is a win win for all!
What will your mantra be?
Until Next Time,
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
Wednesdays Worthy Word!
Today is just another day
UNLESS you decide to make it
EXTRAORDINARY, so
Set your goals,
Do your best to make today
Awesome and to make
Yourself Proud!
XO,
Amy
aka~Worthy
Let Freedom Ring
Happy Fourth of July!!!!!
The Fourth of July is always a good time! Amen?! Parades, hot dogs, watermelons, swimming, fireworks, barbecues, just to name a few things that happen every fourth.
Our little community always has the sweetest parade with popsicles, watermelon eating contest, and fun for all!
The question is…
Every Fourth, do we really grasp what the Fourth of July really is about? Or do we just say, “Whoo Hoo! We are FREE! We are independent! We are America!”
I looked it up and here is what google has to say about the Fourth:
On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence.
American Independence!
Independence we know means a state of being independent, but to go deeper it means: freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
We became a FREE country! When I look at that personally I see good and I see bad….Good because yes we are FREE, but bad because some could and (I would argue do) abuse that. Which is why we need rules. However, I personally think if we could buy into what God has to say about Freedom, our country would be a much better place today! Just my two cents.
What am I referring to?
Galatians 5:13
You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.
So many good things there…humble and serving to point out a few things!!!!!
To break it down in Worthy terms here is what I think God is trying to say:
There is freedom that comes with faith in Jesus Christ.
What faith do we need to have in Jesus? Well, for starters we need to believe that Jesus bought our salvation through his blood. He literally died for our freedom, for our salvation, because of His blood we are freed from the slavery to our own sinfulness.
Next thought is what would keep one from sinning if all you have to do is say, “I believe Jesus died for me and I am forgiven, I am free?” Why wouldn’t we just indulge in whatever we want, sex, drugs, rock and roll, stomping on others to get what we want and think we deserve, indulging in too much of something…what keeps a person from doing this if all we have to do is believe?
That is where this verse comes in and Paul, the writer of Galatians, is clearly saying, “Don’t use your freedom in Christ as an opportunity to do whatever, whenever you want, with whoever you want, just because it feels good.” In other words don’t use Christ as an opportunity to selfishly serve your flesh because it feels good to you, because you can, because you want to, because you think you deserve it, because whatever….And he backs that up with…serve one another humbly and in love. BOOF!
When was the last time you served someone humbly and in love?
When I think about this idea I think of all the men and women who have fought and died for you and for me…all so we can be free. Their service to our country is a gift that we do not deserve. We surely do not deserve the gift of forgiveness for all our sins from Jesus… and when I think of all the strangers who have gone to war for you, for me, for this country, and died…. I think WOW! Did they deserve death? No, absolutely not, yet they paid the ultimate price.. and one could argue those of us sitting at home eating our hotdogs and sipping on our beer do not deserve their service. Talk about humbling.
So this Fourth of July….when you think of your freedom, remember those who paid the ultimate price and remember the freedom you are living in through Christ’s blood and remember this….God loves you! So much! So look for His love and strive to serve one another with that same love. If we could all do that….well this world would be a better place. In my humble opinion.
Happy Fourth Friends!!!!
XOXOX,
Amy
aka~Worthy
PS….this Fourth of July remember: The reason we celebrate the Fourth of July is because of our fallen and serving soldiers. These soldiers have fought in the past and many more are still fighting for our country, lives, and freedom so that we can all live in peace. So Peace Be with You!!!! And Happy Fourth!!!!!
Happy Fourth from our Family to Yours!!!!!!
Hey! It's Worthy!
Hi Friends! I have seen a lot of new faces around here so I thought it was high time to reintroduce myself so we could get to know one another!
That is one thing about me that I feel is truly different from most bloggers. I don’t want to just write something, throw it up on the intra webs, and pray someone reads it. No, I really want to get to know you and what makes you tick, what lights your soul on fire, what is bringing you down, what is bringing you joy, what is your favorite color, if you could come back as an animal in the next life (no I do not believe there is a next life…this is just fun game of getting to know one another) what animal would you be and why?
I would like to come back as a dog…but not just any dog….a dog owned by ME! These brats have the GOOD Life fur realz!
Why do I want to take the time to get to know you? Because I am an enneagram 2! YES! I finally figured out my Enneagram! And we 2’s stand out for our personal warmth, strong relational skills, selflessness, and eagerness to support people in their time of need. So call me eager, call me a helper, call me Worthy, the point is I want to be here for you!
It is the law of radiation and attraction really….
This handsome man, my daddy, taught me all about the law of radiation and attraction…”Amy…it is the law of radiation and attraction! You get what you give in life! You give love, well, you will get it back ten fold!”
Why do I say that? Because writing for me is cathartic and healing so by you supporting my page, indulging me with a comment or a share every once in a while, well you are giving back to me and I only hope to return the favor! You see! It’s a win-win!
And listen, as a 2 it is my greatest desire for every person to experience love, reflect the love, and see and feel the love and nurture of God.
So a little bit about me….
I grew up in the small north central Texas town of Graham, Texas, now known as Graham America. I am number three in the line of four kiddos and I can honestly say I had a beautiful up bringing out there in the country!
COLLEGE LIFE AND MARRIAGE...
I went to college at University of North Texas and Texas A&M where I met my husband in 1991. Long story short, I followed him to Texas A&M my SENIOR year (who does that! I guess I do) and when he graduated he told me if I would hurry up and graduate we would get married.... so I hauled my hiney back to UNT, graduated, and well....THAT DID NOT HAPPEN...after NINE years...YES you heard me right! NINE years of dating off and on we FINALLY married in December of 2000 and we are still going strong to this day. We have three beautiful boys and one angel baby in Heaven.
My beautiful family!!!!!
WHY THIS BLOG....
In December of 2016 I lost my best friend, my confidante, and my angel on earth. I lost my mom....and this rocked me more than any other loss I have ever experienced. My mom knew ALMOST everything about me...the good, the bad, and the VERY, VERY, UGLY side of me that my baby brother Paul has so eloquently named TAWANDA. My mom loved all parts of me, even Tawanda. I called her daily and on average we talked 5 days a week. When she left this earth and went home I can honestly say I was lost. This loss has challenged me on many levels but most of all this loss has challenged me in my faith. This blog has been huge in helping me grow stronger than ever in my walk with God and it could not have come at a better time! Trust me on that!
DREAMS AND HOPES FOR MY BLOG...
One, that I become more consistent. In the beginning I wrote all the time, life took over and well, I stopped. But what I found was I missed it and believe it or not some of you did! So thank you to all of you who have gently and consistently reached out encouraging me to write more.
Other desires are to bring you many more yummy recipes (I do love to cook), some funny stories, probably some not so funny stories, because I promise to be real, and let's face it life is messy sometimes, I might have some words of wisdom here and there (if I do it will be from something I learned from someone much wiser than myself!) and one thing I will not promise is fashion sense....I try so hard here, but I am a dance teacher and a MELT practitioner for fitness and health. My wardrobe consists of black tights and black tops....I will challenge myself in this area and maybe with your advice I can grow here...because Lord knows I am not fashion savvy! Another area you will not see on my blog is Home Improvement. It’s just not in the cards for me. Have you seen our redneck swimming hole? That explains everything!
Want to take a dip in our Red Neck Swimming Hole? It’s truly the best!!!!!
You will see a lot about God and Worthiness and Affirmations…Why? Because the world needs more Jesus, more Love, more Hope, and more Encouragement….which is what Affirmations are! Words we say to ourselves to encourage oneself. I actually self published a journal, The GOOD Life, because I believe in this so much! You will see more about that as time goes on!
I am proud of this little baby! I have it in blue too and my the cover art was done by my beautiful boy Will!
And you will see…
Gratitude and Love for my life and my amazing family!
This is us!
I hope you will stick around! I really do! I want to grow this family! The WORTHY FAMILY and I want us to be a community built on faith, love, trust, and joy. A community that will build one another up and bring a little more sparkle to this world. Because Lord knows this world could use some goodness.
So….
In a nutshell, I am married to the love of my life and my best friend. We have three beautiful boys, two dogs, and we are blessed. I love God, Dance, Melt, Writing, Soul Goals (my free community for my sisters in the house), my amazing family, and friends. I am Amy Berry and I would like to be your friend!
xo,
Amy
aka….worthy
This Girl Is On Fire!
Hey! Hey! Hey!
How are we doing? I am here to report I am doing IN-FREAKING- CREDIBLE!
I really cannot believe it either considering all the meds that I am clearing from my system!
So what does that mean?
Well, the Doc has me doing what is known as a medical wash out. When we first discussed it I was super scared because he warned me that life would “suck”, as he put it, for a while. I asked how long and what to expect and he said everyone is different, but withdraw can be hard on some. Chills, sweats, dry mouth, shakes, insomnia, nausea, exhaustion, and I am happy to report the only side effect I have experienced thus far is insomnia. KNOCK ON WOOD FAST!
I really cannot believe it and I was totally prepared to get subs for dance, not take on any coaching clients, and just take her easy. When I tell you I feel like a new person, I mean it!!!!
NEW PERSON! It is wild.
I was told that these washes can take 6-12 months to really clear your system so I am thinking I am going to feel GREAT come fall! Half this battle is mindset! And a little bit of insomnia…well I can handle that!
So what am I doing different besides not taking any pharmaceuticals?
I have really cleaned up my diet to help my gut along. I have added a quad biotic that I think is helping tremendously. AND I am getting certified in MELT which is a gentle treatment technique that enhances mobility, stability, and performance and is clinically proven to reduce chronic pain. I swear this certification came right on time and I firmly believe this practice is really helping me in this wash. I cannot wait to be certified and bring it to all my friends in pain, wanting to increase their athletic performance, or overall mobility.
So if you are one of my friends who suffers with chronic pain, plantar fasciitis, bunion issues, or just want to increase your athletic performance and or mobility….Hit me up come July 22 because your girl here will be certified and ready to take on clients.
For now, know that I so appreciate all your well wished and prayers…..keep them coming because I truly feel them…and know that I am doing GREAT!
I am hoping to start sharing all my new amazing recipes and tricks for health I am learning because THIS GIRL IS ON FIRE!
Stay Tuned!!!!!
Until Next Time,
xo,
Amy
aka…Worthy
GOD IS SO GOOD
Praise Report!
Just got home from the doctor and I have wild, a little confusing, but amazing news!!!!! So, I will try, to the best of my ability, to communicate what is happening with my body.
FIRST….BEING A WOMAN AIN’T EASY
I really don’t have many answers and things still don’t make a lot of sense, but I am hopeful and I have a plan for now and that is half the battle.
So, whatever this is on my pituitary gland it is 2mm. The reason I say whatever it is, well, my prolactin levels have gone back into the normal range. High Prolactin was the reason we got the MRI in the first place. So this literally could just be a shadow or a spot due to menopause. Like I said above, being a woman ain’t easy.
Here is where things get a little fuzzy.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto back in 2020. Dr. Fordan is now saying, “Let’s table that diagnosis.”
UM OK….”So I don’t have Hashimoto?”
Not necessarily, but the meds I am on could be masking the prolactinoma and bringing the prolactin down but doing nothing for the “spot” on my pituitary gland. If in fact it is a tumor you want to dissolve it. Not mask it.
It’s time to FISH OR CUT BAIT
If I fish we treat all my menopausal symptoms and throw all kinds of hormones at me, which can increase risk of cancer in my breast, ovaries, and grow the tumor (if that is what this spot is). The pro to this approach is I will feel like me again and better than I feel now, which somedays it is hard for me to get out of bed.
OR
I cut bait and stop all medicine I am on including my anti depressant, my thyroid (Hashimoto) meds, and current hormones. The cons of this are my quality of life will more than likely suffer, however, the pro is that it will give the doctor a complete clean slate and we can see what happens with my prolactin and this spot on my pituitary.
NOT GONNA LIE
This scares me. I have been on antidepressants since I had my cry for help in 1994. I know Trey will be watching me closely and I know I am a warrior and will speak up should I need them.
What about the vision issues and dizzy spells?
Could just be menopause, could be the tumor, could be something else we find once my body clears all this medicine I am on, which will take time and patience.
I really do like this Doctors approach
How often do you find a doc that says, “Let’s stop throwing paint on the wall and seeing what works….let’s start clean. This thing is 2mm. We have time. Let’s approach this with a clean wall. Yes, it will be hard to clean your system and your lifestyle will suck, but it will be worth it to get this right. And what if we find you don’t need any of those meds! How cool will that be?” When he put it that way I was all in.
So I may suffer for a bit….timing is perfect…Summer time when things slow down
I will really need to listen to my body and speak up when I need help. Ask for subs, maybe even cut back if I find that it is really wearing me down. I can do that to get the answers I need. I may say “NO” a lot more than I already do. I may sleep more than I do. That is ok….anything over a tumor is fine by me. So for now I will let my system clean itself. I will help it with clean eating, exercise for a min. of 30 minutes a day no matter how tired, watch my alcohol intake, and know that I can do this. I can do anything because I have three loyal friends. The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost and they will help me especially on the bad days.
THEN WHAT?
If my symptoms get unmanageable I will go back to Dr. Fordan sooner, but for now we have the next appointment set for August 31 where we will recheck the prolactin levels and another MRI in December to compare with the first image.
So for now….there is nothing to see here other than a woman in menopause who will be detoxing her body and continuing to blog….AND a woman is who so grateful for all your prayers, your positive vibes, and your love!
Love you all!
UNITL NEXT TIME….
XO,
Amy
aka…worthy
Life and What's New
Hi! I feel as if I should reintroduce myself. It has been awhile, but honestly when I look back it has not been too long ago. I did do a book review in April, but blogging, well, that has been awhile.
A lot has happened since we last talked. Graeme graduated 4th grade and gets to move along to 5th! Praise God! No, in all seriousness he is a great student and loves math and reading.
Graeme and his amazing teacher Mrs. Oliver. True story….after graduation walking to the parking lot he was in tears and I said, “What’s wrong buddy?” His response….”Mom Mrs. Oliver is the first teacher to believe in me since Kindergarten…I am really going to miss her.” (cue the tears)
JP finished his first year at Carnegie Mellon and while it was a rough year I know he is loving every minute of it and really learning a lot about film, voice, theatre, dance, lights, sounds, camera, and action! It is so fun to watch and hear about.
JP and Grubba as we celebrated me kicking Lil B!
Will just finished up his second year at The University of Arkansas where he is loving life! He is loving his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha (PIKE), and still figuring out what road he wants to take for his future. I know whatever he decides he will do GREAT! He is such a hard worker and I know that boy will do GREAT things.
Will and Gramzee celebrating….
Trey has moved into an instructor position at Southwest Airlines and as I am writing this, I am realizing now God has had his hand in all of this. What is this? Well, I have been diagnosed with a prolactinoma.
My hottie aviator!
What is a prolactinoma? So far this is what I know. A prolactinoma is a benign (noncancerous) tumor of the pituitary gland that produces a hormone called prolactin. I know that the pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain and it controls the production of many hormones, which makes this real fun seeing I am 51 and in “Peri Menopause”! Hell, I might be in full blown menopause but this little bitch (aka lil b) is wreaking so much havoc nobody REALLY knows yet. (More about this in future post)
Good news is this is benign. Bad news is… like I said before it is wreaking havoc on my hormones. I show that I am a lactating and my vision has been affected. Hopefully once we eradicate this lil b or at the very least shrink it my vision will correct itself. God willing as my Grandma Foley used to say. And from what I am learning, if you shrink the tumor you consider that a win! Not sure I like that, but it might be what I have to accept.
This Wednesday we will be meeting with a specialist to discuss options to get rid of or at the very least, shrink this thing. As I know more I will keep you updated, but know this. I am a fighter. This lil b will not win! I know God has me and I know he has a plan for me. God is bigger than this lil bump in my head and God will carry me through. I know he will.
There is so much to be thankful for in my diagnosis.
My tumor is benign
My husband is an instructor and home at nights which will be a huge blessing if this medicine makes me sick or I have to have surgery.
There is medicine, if that does not work there is surgery, and should that not work there is radiation…I have three options and I have three friends with me at all times carrying me through…The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost.
So like I said….SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR.
I have decided after visiting with another gal who has a “noma nuisance” like me, I will use my blog as a way to keep you updated. She had suggested a caring bridge, but I thought, “You know, I really miss writing so why not take it to Worthy Heart.” So here we are….on another Journey of Faith and Worthiness Together…..
Until next time,
XO,
Amy
aka Worthy!
Where Were You?
Where were you two years ago today? Think back...
Probably at home...
I know where we were.
March 23, 2020 Dallas, Texas was ordered to stay at home, so there we were. At home. Just the 5 of us. And life was....
Well....life was good if I am being honest. Of course when I think back to that time I have mixed emotions.
Why?
The fear for starters. I remember being so scared of the unknown. So scared of touching things and breathing around people, but I also remember truly enjoying our time at home as a family of 5. The boys were forced (for lack of a better way to put it) to stay with us. We had great talks. Long walks. Played games. And life slowed down.
Lots of porch talks with this one….and they were so good for my soul….
Sure homeschooling absolutely sucked! So much so that I put in my two weeks notice! No lie!
I have a new found respect for our teachers!
While homeschooling was not simple and God willing I will NEVER have to do it again, I remember loving the slow down and the simple things, but I also remember missing simple things I took for granted....toilet paper, going to a restaurant, going to see a friend or have my dad over, shaking hands with someone you meet for the first time, seeing a smile.
The day my sister surprised me and brought dad to our porch so I could see him….my heart was so full…..
But…as time went on….
I settled in nicely and I really enjoyed the quiet pause. So much so I remember vowing to not go back to the way it was pre pandemic and that I would be grateful when the simple things of life came back.
You can’t tell in this photo, but we were grooming the pooches and poor Zoe was a hacked up mess….bahahah…good times for sure!
And here we are 2 years later.....
Life is becoming more normal and my question is have you allowed your life to go back to how it was pre pandemic? Fast paced, hustled, not noticing smiles, taking for granted being able to sit down at a restaurant with a family member or friend? Have you lost the gratitude of being able to get four rolls of toilet paper and not have to worry if more will be there next week? Have you gone back to letting your priorities of family and friendship slip because of ONE MORE THING YOU MUST GET DONE OR THE WORLD WILL STOP SPINNING?! Have you lost the awareness of how sweet life is when it is simple and slow?
Do you want to stay in the sweet and simple?
If the answer is yes, are you maintaining the slow with gratitude or have you slipped back?
If you have slipped back…..
What do you need or need to do to stay grateful for the simple things and to stay present in the still? A pandemic? Think about that? I for one say, “Hard pass on that!”
So let me ask you…..
Are you still going to see your mom or dad because you can or are you too busy and you will go tomorrow? News flash…tomorrow always becomes today.
Brothers…making time for family
Are you dropping off the kids in a mad and angry rush when two years ago you would have given ANYTHING to drop them off and not homeschool!
Where were you two years ago today? And Where are you today?
Let’s all remember the simple things and be grateful for them. EVERYDAY be grateful for the slow and simple things of life. How?
Slow down.
Get quiet.
The world will keep spinning I promise….
I want to challenge you….I want to challenge you to remember what you loved in the slow. Remember how you felt. And try to go back to a simpler way of life. You will be better for it and so will those who matter most to you.
When life slows down it is a lot easier to listen to those who matter most and really get to know them and what lights them up! It is pretty cool actually!
So are you in on the slow or are you out?
Until Next Time,
Xo,
Amy
aka Worthy
Need help in the slow down….order my GOOD LIFE journal and remember who you are and whose you are. Take time with God, Yourself, pray for others, and watch the Holy Spirit move you!
Where Is Your Happy Place?
What a week! We just got back from a week in Florida and I have to say a week at the beach did this girl good!!!!
The Beach is my Happy Place
It is the place that I feel the most at peace with myself and with the world. Watching the water, feeling the sand in my toes, the magnificent sunsets, the blue sky, dolphins, and the list goes on and on…the point is I am at peace and a place of total surrender.
BACK STORY
Wednesday, March 16, Graeme’s sunburn was doing a number on him. Side note, the tips I got from you all were incredible and I will share them in the future, but I decided to stay close to the house so I was close to him. Luckily the house was on the beach so I was able to sit on our porch and watch the water. While sitting there, God and I had a few chats. One in particular really stood out to me.
A SUNBURN THESE TWO WILL NEVER FORGET
My Conversation with God
“God, as I sit here listening to the sounds of the seagulls, the water, the wind, and watching the waves all I can think is how amazing your creation is.”
It was in that moment I felt God say back to me while smiling:
“Yes, Amy I am looking at my creation too….You! You are amazing and I created you too….I created you on purpose for a purpose and I want you to stop holding back out of fear and I want you to share what is on your heart….”
What is on my heart?
Worthiness and how EVERYONE is Worthy and Worthy of LOVE!
EVERYONE!
You know what happened that day on the beach? I tuned into God’s radio platform and listened and realized God has a purpose for me.
What is that purpose?
Worthiness!
God showed me that day how he is going to use me to show you and anyone who wants to join me how worthy you really are! So if you are someone who struggles in the area of worthiness or you struggle in truly believing you are worthy of a GOOD Life, I want to challenge you to follow along. Share this blog with anyone who could use a little dose of worthiness and love in their life as well!
Because, God and I both believe EVERYONE IS WORTHY OF LOVE.
XOXOXOXO,
Amy
aka…Worthy
2022 The Year of OVERFLOW
As we walk into a new year many of us will set intentions, resolutions, or goals. I used to do this, but what I found for me personally was when I slipped up, failed, or just gave up, I would beat myself up. Anyone know what I am talking about?
As a coach and as a forever optimist it goes against my very core to set myself or you up for failure. Am I saying I know I would fail? No. I don't think we can say that, but I am saying life happens and when it does, well, things slip, change, or just don't work for us the way they use to.
Case in point. I LOVE COFFEE! Yall know this about me. I post a cup a day normally. Well, now thanks to fluvid....my tastebuds cannot stand the taste of it! True story. Sad story because I really looked forward to that cup of joe daily. And hear me when I say this, I am still making coffee every morning hoping against all hope I will love it again, but it ain't happening...so I pivot, and I am learning to drink something else with God in the morning during my quiet time. It is not as fun, but it is life. Did I fail? No...my tastebuds changed thanks to fluvid. Am I failing you by not posting my cup of joe? No, but dare I admit I felt I was at first? Then it hit me, "Amy, this is life. Constantly everchanging life. Yesterday you loved coffee, today you abhor it, tomorrow we will see, but just for today be thankful you are able to pivot and drink something else while you spend time with God.”
Point here is life is ever flowing and ever changing. Like a river. A river never passes the same place twice. Just like a river, we never pass the same moment twice. There will be obstacles. There will be dams that stop the flow. There will be quiet moments and rushing fierce moments. There will be moments in the cold dark and moments in the warm sun. There will be patches of dry land that the river slowly fills and while it is filling the hole it does so with patience. We can learn from the river. We can be like the river.
How? When life throws us a twist, a turn, an obstacle, death, job loss, illness, or anything uncomfortable, think of the river. What would a river do? It would keep flowing. It finds ways to flow. Over, around, under, and that is what we should do as well. Be open, flow like a river, and just see where life takes you. You might find that you when you go with the flow you actually overflow.
Did you know that in a contest between a river and a rock the river always wins? How? Because the river is willing to answer the natural call of God, gravity, and life to go over, under, around, or maybe even through the rock, to its destiny, which is as it is with all water, to merge with the ocean.
What is your destiny? Are you the rock? Stuck, relentlessly, pushing against the flow of the river…the flow of change? What do you think happens to that rock? It gets worn down over time, until one day it is a pebble and it is eventually swept away.
OR
Are you the water, going with the flow of life without trying to force or manipulate it?
Going with the flow is the obvious course, but for some reason we are scared. We don’t like change and we think we know what is best for us. But the truth is, if you can surrender to the journey, the reason you were created, your purpose, the one HE, God, created you for, the journey that is yours and only yours to take, when you can surrender to that and do it with grace and ease it is then that you will begin to flow like a river and you will become the water.
Don’t be the rock. The rock represents your past and your attachment to it. Your resistance to change and your fears of the unknown. Tomorrow is unknown, the next hour is unknown, let go of the fear and be present in the moment and just go with the flow of now, this present moment. I know this is so much easier said than done, but this year, each morning when you wake, decide, will you be the rock or will you be the river. If you feel you are needing to control something, fearing something, what is it? What are you trying to manipulate or force before its time? Journal on that and decide what else might be true? Peel back the layer until you get to the root and when you do get to the root, decide what you will do with it. Decide right there if it is something you will release and surrender to the flow of life. I promise you this. When you learn the habit of surrender, true surrender, and you learn to go with the flow, you will sleep more soundly, love more fully, think more clearly, and you and everyone around you will feel the overflow of peace that comes with trusting the river to know where it is going and just let go and let flow.
So as we enter into 2022 may we enter into it with flow.
May we be patient in adversity.
Thankful in prosperity.
AND may we have a firm trust in God and His ultimate will for each of us.
May 2022 be the year of overflow….
Overflow of
Love, Peace, Joy, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self Control.
May 2022 overflow with all of these blessings from above.
Cheers,
XO,
Amy
Mother's Day is coming...How do you feel about that?
Mother’s day is coming…How do you feel about that?
I am having ALL kinds of emotions.
On the one hand, my mom is gone which makes it hard, but honestly, each mother’s day gets a little easier. You know the old adage, “time heals". It really does, although I freaking hate that saying. With that being said, I have so many friends that this is their “first” and my heart hurts for them. I remember like it was yesterday. The first is the worse!
I think I feel more pain for my friend’s hearts this year than my own. I remember that pain. It’s like an open wound that is bleeding and you pour hydrogen peroxide all over it and it just foams with pain. I know you know what I am talking about and to my friends that are going through this pain I say write your mom a letter. I know it sounds crazy, but I promise you this, it works! It truly works. Get yourself a beautiful candle, a cup of hot tea, find a quiet spot and just write your heart out to your mama. Everything you wish you said, everything you know she knows, and anything else. Tell her how things are going, just like she is here. It sounds crazy but there is something so healing about journaling.
Another emotion has sprung up this year….
This year I find my heart is breaking for the woman who has miscarried or lost a child. I had the privilege of speaking this past week to the women of Twelve 12 Ministries. While this was such an honor it brought back so many feelings. Feelings from when we lost our angel baby.
I remember thinking will anyone remember I am a mom of three. At the time we lost our baby I only had Will and JP and I wanted people to remember I had an angel baby and I was a mom of three. Nothing has changed in those emotions except that now I am a mom of four and I can’t help but think of the beautiful women out there that have no babies on this earth, but they have angel babies and I am sure they are thinking the same thing. Or the woman like me who is blessed with children here on earth, but she too has an angel baby. I know what they are thinking and feeling…. Will anyone remember and will anyone see me as a mother? My answer to them is YES! I DO! I see you and you are a beautiful mom! You are not invisible.
I see you and I want to celebrate with you! I want you to celebrate you. No matter if your child was in your womb 6 days, 6 weeks, 16 weeks, born but not living, or born but left us too soon…No matter how long, they still lived and you still loved them, YOU ARE STILL A MOTHER, and Mother’s Day is for you too!
So, how are you going to celebrate? You can celebrate even if those around do or not.
I have an idea or two. First, write your sweet baby a letter. Just like I told my friends above writing is the key to opening up your heart and soul. Writing is therapeutic and can take you to places of freedom no one else can. Trust me on this. So write your beautiful baby a letter. Tell them how much you love them and let them know you are ok knowing they are watching over you. After writing your letter go outside, move your body, connect with nature, and look for your sweet baby in the sun, the flowers, and the trees. Maybe plant a tree or flowers in honor of your child. If creativity lights your soul on fire, get creative. Paint something, make something, choreograph a dance in your babies memory. Whatever creative outlet you choose, do it in honor of your baby. Getting creative can be so therapeutic.
Wherever your pain is on this mom’s day, pull out those photos and remember. Where ever those keepsakes or photos are, pull them out, look at them slowly and remember. Maybe start a keepsake box as a beautiful way to remember and celebrate those you are missing.
Buy flowers! Flowers always make a room brighter.
Visit wherever you use to go with your mom and remember those precious moments….or visit a place you wish you could have taken your child go….sometimes leaning into the grief is more healing than avoiding it.
And finally, if you know someone going through the same pain….text them, call them, or write them. You might know how they are hurting or feel forgotten. Tell her, you love her…you see her….listen to her….you both will heal.
But hear me when I say this…There is no guilt or shame if you do NONE of these things…I want you to feel the freedom to do one, none, or all of these things. Maybe for you, it is best to stay in those jammies all day and under the covers. If that is the case, I get you and I see you. You are loved and so is your mom and or your child. You do whatever is best for you on mother’s day. You don’t need anyone else’s permission to celebrate mom’s day their way. You do it your way. Whatever your pain is. Don’t wait for someone to do something for you. You choose how to celebrate this first mom’s day without mom or baby.
Just know you are not forgotten. I see you and I am here for you.
XO,
Amy
PS…if you are looking for a community that can build you up and support you during your grief journey, join me and my amazing friends for free in my Facebook Group SOUL GOALS
19 Years Ago Today
Dear Will,
Holy Cow! 19 years ago today I became a mom. Not just any mom….your mom! What a gift you are, even to this day, to your father and me. 19 years ago today you came into this world. 19 years ago today you breathed your first breath, made your first sound, and 19 years ago today I held you in my arms and called you son.
This is the first year you are not here with me on your birthday. Will, I have some questions for you….and this is a test…a test to see if you even read this and a test for me……(Ok that just made me laugh! But I need you to answer these questions.)
Have I been a good mom?
Do I make you proud?
Do you believe in me?
Will you have been an incredible son! You ARE a leader! You never disappoint….yes, we have had challenges and yes, I have questioned some of your decisions, or behaviors, but I know who you are at your core. At your core, you are a good person. You have a heart for Christ. You have values. You have a hard work ethic. You are a leader and you are my firstborn. Do you make me proud? Oh, my stars….over the moon proud! Goo goo proud! Will Berry, I am so proud that you are who you are and the thing I am most proud about it is that YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! That, my son, is half the battle! Never lose that! Do I believe in you? Will Berry, I believe in YOU! I believe you can and will be whatever you choose! I know you will choose wisely! I know it! But one thing I want to say is….make your choice with your heart….not with what you think will make you the most money! YOU BE YOU AND DO YOU! Go for what you are passionate about Will and the rest will fall into place. LOOK UP to God….ask Him for guidance. He created you and He has a purpose for you. Follow His lead my son and you will be blessed abundantly! I promise you that!
Happy Birthday, My Boy!
I love YOU so!
LYMSIL!
Mom
How A Christmas Card began the journey of The GOOD Life
It’s the most wonderful time of the year….so they say….but for some it is the loneliest time of the year. The holidays can be a big ball of yuck for a lot of people. It might be that it is their first holiday without a loved one, their last holiday with a loved one, or it could be simply self induced pressure to be “WHATEVER” they think they are suppose to be (the best mom, the best elf on the shelf creative, or the best entertainer)…and the list goes on. Point is the holidays can be a real suck for a lot of people.
I fall into the camp of I love the holidays, but, I use to get so stressed out about the dang family christmas Card. That dang card, every year, darn near ruined the holidays for me, that is until I would get it into the mail. It was then and only then I could enjoy the magic.
Then my mom got sick and was put in the hospital on December 9, 2016, my first born’s birthday. The card had yet to go out and I was super stressed about it. I started writing in a journal, mainly to deal with taking care of my kids while being at the hospital with mom, helping to care for dad, making sure the house was cheery and decorated, and the damn card. I remember clearly writing one day, “Who do you do the Christmas Card for Amy?” And I really was brutally honest. Then I went further and asked, “And why do you do the dumb card?” Lastly I asked myself, “Do you even enjoy doing the card?” Here is in a nutshell what came out of it….and this is the real honest answer.
I do the card to prove to the world that me and my family are GREAT! We are MORE THAN GREAT! We are pretty, we are good, and we are loved! HMMMM (with a cough I will say, “Bull shit!”) We are good and we have a good life, but we can be down right a mess at times, but by God I wanted to make sure that everyone saw, including the neighbors and kid’s friends families who saw us all the time, the “highlight reel” of how wonderful our life is so that I felt good. But the real crazy thing about this is I HATED doing it! It was downright miserable for me. If I liked sending the darn card, it might be a different story, but I hated doing it and I was doing it for the wrong reasons! This all jumped out on a piece of paper one night in my mom’s hospital room. I think it might have been one of my first realizations of how wonderful journaling is! That night I literally was able to answer for myself, with myself, why sending the card was actually harming my mental health. I was literally trying to prove something to anyone who would receive it while encouraging the sick comparison game, and making sure I kept up with whatever everyone else was doing. The stress from getting the perfect picture, to the perfect card, to the perfect envelope, hell even the perfect stamp….all to prove The Berry’s are GREAT! Ha! And pretty much all to prove to myself, literally by lying to myself, we were…. I decided that night no more! And I have NEVER looked back and I am ok with it and I am ok with others not ok with it, because believe it or not I have had people tell me so. But hey, it is ok.
Look I am not saying Christmas cards are this way for everyone. I have plenty of friends who LOVE to do them. From getting the family picture all the way to the perfect stamp. It brings them joy. And hear me when I say this, “I get tons of joy from receiving them!” I actually put them by your name in my contacts on my phone so I see them all year! But, the process of doing them, well, for me it is like fingernails going down a chalkboard, I get my joy others ways. And that is quite alright.
Point to all this is, that night was pure evidence of how journaling can improve your mental state, which in turn improves your physical state, and my self confidence started to be put back together. It was the beginning of Amy Berry figuring out who she is again, what she likes, what she does not like, why she does what she does, what she wants to change about some behaviors, what she wants to improve on, who she wants to become. It was the beginning of The GOOD Life and I had no clue. All over a Christmas Card.
Journaling does this. Journaling helps us to begin to understand ourselves better and helps us to clear our thoughts and unload our emotions. It’s a free space to process your feelings and promote healthy dialog with your beautiful self. When you are able to do this you begin to improve your mental state and gain back your self worth.
2020 has been quite a year why not make it the year that you decide to take back you! Why not start a daily practice of journaling and see what you discover about yourself. You might be surprised like I was and you might free yourself from chains you had no idea were there. I had no idea how destructive that tiny card was to me and those who had to put up with me. I do now and I am so glad I was able to say no.
Until Next Time,
XO,
Amy
The Good Life
Have you ever had a dream that you knew deep in your gut you wanted to do, but you had no clue how you would do it?
Have you ever had a dream that you knew deep in your gut you wanted to do, but you had no clue how you would do it? That is such a vague question I know, but I can’t even figure out how to ask it, so I am going to tell you a story.
When I was in my twenties I had this feeling that I wanted to write a book. I thought it was going to be a children’s book. True story. I even have books at my house that were given to me by my bestfriend Ginger to encourage me along the journey. I would talk about it and I would have ideas, but nothing ever really happened.
In my thirties I started having kids. Anyone who has ever raised kids knows what happens to MOST moms, not ALL moms, but most. We put our dreams on hold for those precious children of ours. I did and I know many a woman who has. And hear me when I say this….there is truly no right or wrong decision to that situation. I think we all do the best we can where we are when we are there. I know, another vague statement…..Kind of full of those today! Just go with me.
Point is, we start having kids. Their lives, along with our spouses lives, leave little to no life left for us. At least that is the lie we buy into. I bought into it BIG TIME! Until my mom got sick. I remember sitting with her on her hospital bed and we were talking about heaven. I was asking her if she was scared to go and we got into a very beautiful conversation. So beautiful I started taking notes. She asked what I was going to do with those notes. I remember shrugging and saying, “I don’t know, but maybe I can write a book for Graeme about death so he is not scared when you leave us.” She said even if I did not write “THAT” book, she knew I had a book in me and when the time came I would write it.
This is the day my mom said I should write a book. I documented it because I wanted she and I to remember this day when the book came out. Sadly she is not here to see it, but I know she is in spirit. As you can see by the look on her face she was not thrilled with me wanting to take this picture! Ha!
You know what? She was right! I did have a book in me. Not a children’s book, not a fictional book, not an autobiography, but a journal! A journal that she played a part in inspiring me while writing it. Even after she had been gone from this earth 3 years, she inspired me! How cool is that?
I am so proud and so excited to announce that The Good Life Journal is here! It is really here and it will be ready to ship this week! I can hardly believe it! But it is happening! And it is happening because:
First, I had a thought: “I want to write a children’s book or do something to help other’s”.
Second, I dreamed about it and spoke about it. I spoke it into the universe. I circled it in prayer, all the while not really knowing what “IT” was. Just persistently circled “It” and persistently asked God to reveal “It” to me.
Third, I surrounded myself with like minded people who believed in me and encouraged me.
Fourth, I got the courage and I pursued the heck out of “It”!
Lastly, I did not stop until I was proud!
I AM SO PROUD OF ME! I DID IT! AND IT FEELS GOOD! The Good Life is Real!
Here is the coolest thing about what I did! I developed a journal that is my own four step process to The Good Life. It is the four steps I have been doing daily since 2017. I firmly believe because of these four steps my life is better, I am a better person, and my dreams are coming true, because I know I am loved, I love me, and I am able to spread that love to others, all the while being filled with the Holy Spirit.
If you have a dream, if you feel you have put your dreams aside, if you have lost yourself, if you are sleep walking through life, if you feel alone, or if you just want to get to know you better, then I want to encourage you to buy my journal and take the next 66 days to get to know yourself and the One who created you more. Miracles will begin to happen. I promise!
What do you say? Want to start your journey to The Good Life? First step: Click here!
XO,
Amy
Friday's Faves....for working out!
My three must haves when I hit the gym…..and a bonus!
Long time no FAVES!!!! But someone reached out and asked me if I would bring it back so here I am! Today I am coming in hot with my 3 MUST HAVES for my dance workouts! What I am about to share with you, can be used for any workout and I think you will be happy with my picks.
First up is my dry shampoo! This stuff is magic! I SWEAR! And it smells AMAZEBALLS! Which can come in handy if you ever forget to put on your deodorant…..just spray this in your pits! Trust me! I have done this a number of times! The secret to dry shampoo is to use it BEFORE you sweat! No lie! Trust me on this and I would love for you to try it and tell me what you think. Because of this magic in a bottle I probably only wash my hair once, maybe twice, a week. And my hair is in fantastic shape! Especially for someone entering menopause! So grab you some and let me know what you think. (I use the one for blondes, but I will attach the one for dark hair as well.)
My second must have is my amazing water bottle! This bottle is perfect for anyone wanting to hold themselves accountable in the area of hydration, but it is also the bomb for me at dance. Now it is probably not the best water bottle for those of you on the machines as it would never fit in the cup holder, so I have attached another option here for that as well. But, hydration is so important and with this virus spinning around we want to keep our bodies in tip top shape and water is one of the best ways to do it!
And last but not least on the list is my bra! This bra is my everything! It keeps my girls so snug and secure it is ridiculous! And it comes in a number of colors! So if you are like me and want to keep time and jumping jacks from dragging those babies down, this bra is for you!
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And as an added bonus due to covid I do bring a shield to wear at the gyms that require me to do so. Most gyms do not require a mask in cardio classes, but if they do I wear this and I am able to breathe fairly well, but at least I am not sucking in my own carbon monoxide!
So there are my Friday Faves for this week! What other favorites do you want to know of mine?
Until next time!
XO,
Amy
College Bound!-A Mother's Advice To Her Son
A mother’s advice to her son leaving for college…
It happened so fast. It was just yesterday that I found out I was pregnant with you and now you are going to college. Just like that, you are gone, and boy does it feel like you are going to be gone forever.
Realistically I know this is not true, God willing it is not true, but I can’t help but shake the feeling that you are ready to fly. I know this is a good thing, but my heart hurts so bad, yet at the same time I am so excited to see what the future holds for you. Is it possible to be in both emotions? Gut wrenching sadness and excitement? I say yes! Because I am living in it right now.
Will, your future is bright! How do I know this? Well, I am going to give Dad and I a HUGE pat on the back here and say because we did right by you! I know we did. How do I know this? Because we did what we were called to do by our creator. We loved you from the moment you were formed in my womb. We protected you. We raised you to know Jesus. We were there for you and I know for a fact the Holy Spirit is within you. How? Because I see it! I see it daily in your acts of kindness and in your thoughts and in your dreams. Why do I tell you this? So you know you are NEVER alone! EVER! And we are just a phone call or a car ride away. Know that! Remember your safe word? You are never to old to use it! Trust me on that! I will ALWAYS coming running!
This is going to be one of the BEST TIMES of your life! Soak it up! Cherish it! Enjoy this ride, BUT, be smart. Work hard AND play hard. This is kind of a balancing act. Balance to me is a lie society tells us we can achieve. I disagree. I feel that there will be times where you find yourself playing pretty darn hard and YOU, my son, will have to figure out how to fit in the work hard part. You ALWAYS have a choice! Remember life is ALL about choices. Every choice you make has a consequence so make sure you choose wisely and choose carefully.
You will mistakes. We all do! Lord knows I have made MORE than my fair share! What you do with those mistakes will define who you are, the mistake itself will not. You can always pivot and remember, EVERYTHING IS FIGURE OUT ABLE!!!! Trust me on this. You just might have to get creative with the solution!
Speaking of solutions….try to always be a part of the solution. One of the biggest mistakes people make is staying in the problem. Save yourself a lot of time and energy and figure out how to be in the solution. My dad taught me this and it saved me so much anxiety. But, don’t let me fool you….this is a hard one…sometimes we just want have that pity party and be in the problem. Beautiful thing here is YOU are in charge of YOU and you get decide when you no longer want to be in the problem, but in the solution. Being in the solution will automatically put you ahead of the game and you will grow so much from it.
Another huge way to grow is to seek out people who are different, Will. Truthfully, you have always been good at this, but remember you learn from others and when someone is different we can learn so much more about life. So much goodness comes from others which can and will change your life for the better and help you grow into a loving and compassionate person. Something this world needs more of. Speaking of…Be the good! Always be the good.
Get to know your professors. This can make or break a grade. Trust me! I know first hand. And did you know your mama graduated with a 3.95, which back in the olden days was what a 4.6 is for you guys! So there is A LOT of goodness that comes when you get to know your professors, your deans, and anyone who is involved with your school. TRUST me! Not to mention, practicing the art of getting to know others and being truly interested in their lives is a super quality to have out in the real big world. It takes you out of yourself and into others. And that is what people want the most. No matter who they are. They want to be seen, heard, and respected.
Which leads me to my last bit of advice….CALL YOUR MAMA! I NEED to be seen, heard, and loved. I need to know you still need me, even if it is just to ask me where to go to buy socks. I need to know you see me and you adore me….so call me! Please call me!
OK I lied! One last thing…you can pivot on any decisions you make. If you find that what you are doing does not light you up, just pivot! It is not worth doing if it does not light your soul on fire! You do You Will because the world needs the human being you are!!!!!
Dad and I gave you roots and now we must give you your wings!
This is your life Will! It is yours to create! So write the story of your dreams and go after them! Go after them with all your heart! You are AMAZING! You are TALENTED! You are READY! Your mountain is waiting! So get on your way!
LYMSIL
AND, always remember: BE A LEADER, NOT A FOLLOWER. DO YOUR BEST. BERRY’S NEVER QUIT! WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
LYMSIL!
Mom (and Dad)
PS….KEEP YOUR KNEES TOGETHER! Love, Grubba
Do You Want to Hear a Secret? I Know One!
I have a secret….one that has brought me so much peace….one that I want to share with you today…. so let me ask you, “Do you want to hear a secret…I know one……”
