Potential

Greetings Everyone,

I hope you are all well today. COVID-19 is still happening worldwide. There has been some improvement, but collectively we all have a long way to go. There are so many people who have perished due to this devastating pandemic. While there is so much controversy regarding the coronavirus, I had a thought… life is too short to live without reaching one’s full potential. This is a conversation I have often.

I have met and learned about many people who had regrets later in life because they did not follow their dreams; complete everything on their bucket list or accomplish everything. At times, we may feel as though we are not where we want to be in our lives. We become complacent in our circumstances and we stop striving to improve or advance ourselves. People can become stagnant based on all of life’s challenges.

I am a firm believer that life doesn’t always go as planned. I am speaking from experience. For example, I wanted to be a mother of at least two children. I wanted to own a home. I wanted to complete my masters degree in Social Work. I wanted to become a therapist. Growing up, I always wanted to become a singer. I wanted to publish a book. I wanted to become a motivational speaker, especially for at risk children based on the way I grew up. I did not expect to be divorced. I can honestly say my divorce is my biggest loss.

I feel like a failure at times. However I realize things happen for a reason. I did not see enough in myself at the time to reach my full potential. I accepted less than I deserved, which resulted in a lot of pain. Life’s failures are your biggest lessons and they will force you to evaluate yourself and prompt you to reach your potential.

More often than not, people will talk about the things they can’t do, or the things they are afraid to do. I am one of those people. I am grateful for my friend who always remind me of this. He reminds me to try the things that I am most afraid of. Trying is all that we can do as people. We might surprise ourselves. I encourage everyone of your to surround yourselves with people who will not only uplift you. They will understand all aspects about you. Your circle will not only see the good in you, but the bad too. They will continue to love you anyway. They will hold you accountable. They will call you out when you need it. Most importantly, they will push you to reach your full potential.

I am grateful for my friend every day. He has been one of the most positive and motivational forces in my life. Oftentimes, he tells me that he wishes I see in myself what he sees in me. I have learned that failure is okay. It prompts us as people to learn and grow. It is essential for us to reach our full potential. We all need the love and support of a circle of people to keep it real with us. People can see more of us than we can see of ourselves, which is good. No matter what happens in your life or what your situation is, never stop striving to reach your full potential. Potential is different things to different people. Never accept less than you deserve.

Stay blessed and positive my people.

~ Rayne Elise