Thursday, April 13, 2017

Thankful Thursday - Warrior for Love.




You will learn a lot about yourself if you stretch in the direction of goodness, of bigness, of kindness, of forgiveness, of emotional bravery. Be a warrior for love.  Cheryl Strayed

A warrior for love. That's what I want to be. I even like the sound of that. 

And I relate to that word, warrior. All my life I've been a fighter. I know what fighter mentality is. When I was younger I fought to survive some pretty dark stuff. I fought hard. I fought long. And I overcame so many things. 

Then I fought to find my voice and use it. I fought to trust my heart and follow where it leads. It was tough at times. And lonely. But looking back I pretty proud of so many things I've accomplished. 

Now, I've learned to fight differently - it's not always about gritting my teeth, raising my fists and stepping into the ring. Sometimes it's simply letting go, forgiving myself and others and reaching my hand out in friendship and love to those who come into my life. 

A warrior for love? You bet. A new way to fight. A different way.  A gentler, softer, more powerful way.  

Here's to giving love out and letting love in with kindness, forgiveness, and bravery. An open hand so much better than a clenched fist. 

Happy Thursday, Guys.


6 comments:

Nana Jul said...

Best fighting technique ever - open hands. Letting go and letting God!
You are a warrior - for Love!
Hugs
Jul

Connie said...

Wonderful post, Nikki. Kindness, forgiveness, and bravery are the best tools to have in your arsenal.

DUTA said...

Love and all that comes with it: forgiveness and kindness - is not always the easy fighting option. Nevertheless, it's worth using it as a 'weapon', as that'll bring us peace of mind, healing of the soul, and help us go on with our life.

The Reader's Tales said...

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I want to wish you a very happy Easter.

Lowcarb team member said...

"Here's to giving love out and letting love in with kindness, forgiveness, and bravery. An open hand so much better than a clenched fist"

Love these words ...

All the best Jan

Lux G. said...

Keep fighting for love in your own way. We can't let this powerful force die in a world of hate.