As the season of Thanksgiving embraces us, it’s easy to get swept up in the surface-level celebrations; gatherings, food, and gratitude lists that barely scratch the surface. But what if this year, we go deeper? What if we look beyond what WE HAVE to truly honor what WE’VE BECOME and what WE’RE BECOMING?
For me, this Thanksgiving is deeply personal. It marks ten years of motherhood—ten years of being shaped, stretched, and softened by the love of my two incredible boys. But it also marks eight years since I made a life-changing decision: to find peace in accepting that the relationship I once believed would last forever had come to an end. I chose to walk away from what no longer served me and bravely start over, rebuilding a life filled with purpose, love, and hope. I’ll be honest, when I made that decision, gratitude was the furthest thing from my mind. I was scared. I was unsure. I was heartbroken. But beneath all of that, there was a quiet, unshakable belief: I WAS MADE FOR MORE . My boys were made for more. And if I had to walk through fire to create a life of peace, joy, and freedom, I was willing to do it. Fast forward to today, and I’m overwhelmed by gratitude; not just for the life I’ve built but for every painful, beautiful step of the journey. I’m thankful for the nights I cried myself to sleep because they taught me to rise stronger. I’m thankful for the moments I doubted myself because they forced me to find courage I didn’t know I had. I’m thankful for the hard choices because they made room for healing, love, and a future I’m proud to live. This Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting not just on the blessings around me but on the blessings I’ve manifested; the blessings that began with a single, bold decision to break free and rewrite my story. Every time I look at my boys’ faces, I’m reminded of why that decision mattered. They’ve grown up in a space of peace, love, and possibility. They’ve seen what it means to choose yourself, even when it’s hard. And I hope that one day, they’ll carry these lessons into their own lives.This Thanksgiving, I want to invite you to shift your perspective. Gratitude isn’t just about counting your blessings; it’s about recognizing the beauty in your journey. It’s about thanking the version of yourself who chose to break free, even when it felt impossible. It’s about celebrating the future you’re manifesting, even if it’s not here yet.Here’s how you can embrace a gratitude shift this season: 1. Honor Your Courage: Take a moment to reflect on a decision you’ve made that took courage. Maybe you walked away from something that wasn’t serving you. Maybe you chose to start over. Whatever it is, thank yourself for being brave enough to choose growth.2. Celebrate Your Becoming: Think about who you’ve become over the past year. What patterns have you broken? What new habits or perspectives have you embraced? Gratitude grows when we recognize our own transformation.3. Give Thanks for What’s Coming: Gratitude isn’t just for what’s behind us. It’s also for what lies ahead. Write down three things you’re thankful for in advance —the peace, love, and abundance that you know are on their way to you.A Special Gift for You: My Gratitude Journal Free Guide To help you take this journey of gratitude even deeper, I’ve created a free Gratitude Journal Guide just for you. This guide is filled with simple prompts to help you reflect, reset, and embrace gratitude in your daily life. It’s designed to inspire you to honor your past, celebrate your present, and manifest your future with intention. Whether you’re journaling for the first time or looking for a fresh way to connect with yourself, this guide is a powerful tool to help you shift your perspective and rewrite your story.The Power of Gratitude in Breaking Cycles Gratitude is a catalyst for change. It helps us see what’s possible even when life feels heavy. When I reflect on my journey, I know it wasn’t just my courage that kept me going- it was also my ability to be thankful for the small wins, the glimmers of hope, and the future I could feel was waiting for me. Gratitude gave me the strength to keep going. To my fellow cycle breakers: this season, I’m thankful for you. I’m thankful for your willingness to show up, to do the hard work, and to believe that you deserve better . Breaking unhealthy cycles isn’t easy, but it’s worth it. You are proof that transformation is possible, and I’m honored to be part of your journey. This Thanksgiving, let’s commit to a gratitude shift. Let’s stop settling for surface-level gratitude and instead dive deep into the messy, beautiful truth of our lives. Let’s honor where we’ve been, celebrate where we are, and give thanks for where we’re going.Gratitude is the most powerful tool we have to rewrite our stories. So, here’s my challenge for you: Grab your journal, a cup of something warm, and write yourself a gratitude letter. Thank yourself for your courage, your growth, and your vision for the future.To My Boys: Thank you for being my light, my joy, and my reason to keep growing. Ten years of being your mom have been the greatest gift, and I’m so proud of the life we’ve created together.To My Community: Thank you for allowing me to share my journey with you. Your stories inspire me, and I’m honored to walk alongside you as we break cycles and create a brighter future.Happy Thanksgiving, With gratitude and love, Lydia
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