Winning after losing
Their deaths taught me that death is the only thing that is destined to happen during our lifetime. Nothing else is guaranteed but the reality
Just the other day, someone asked me “how are you able to take death so easy?”
Without hesitation, I shared with them my experience with the death of many loved ones. All but one of my close loved ones (who passed away) died either during my birth month or their funeral was during my birth month. As I started counting on two hands the names of each person and reciting the dates, there was a silence.
Their deaths taught me that death is the only thing that is destined to happen during our lifetime. Nothing else is guaranteed but the reality that one day we will be no more, so what matters most is what we do while we are on this earth living and breathing the air of the universe.
Instead of allowing their deaths to be a downfall in my life, I decided to be motivated by their lives to live mine completely. When I meditate and pray, I think about them. When I prepare for another year of life, I think about them. I celebrate not only my life, but how my life has been influenced by them.
My Scorpio rising understands the importance of death and rebirth. There comes a time when something must die in order for something new to be reborn.
That’s how we win after losing.
Know your worth
So many people downplay their worth out of fear that others won’t pay what they are requesting.
Guess what?
What you are NOT going to do from this point on… is let someone else play you like you’re dumb. Like for real! It’s intriguing to see how often people downplay their worth and abilities as a way to get a “piece” of something or someone else.
I don’t care what society tries to tell you, but a “piece” of something is NOT better than nothing. A piece only constantly reminds you of how much you have fallen short of something else. It honestly fucks with your self-esteem.
Never be afraid to set important boundaries, request that salary increase when you feel you deserve it, or charge the worth of the services you provide. So many people downplay their worth out of fear that others won’t pay what they are requesting.
Guess what?
If someone feels your prices are too high for them, well they were never your customer to begin with.
If someone feels your reasonable boundaries are ridiculous, and constantly tries to cross them, well my love… it may be time to leave them alone.
Know your worth, and then add tax!
Those who are meant to be around will be around. Those who want your services will pay your fee. Those who value and respect you will do that by respecting your boundaries.
Do all the things… but what I am not okay with you doing, is sleeping on yourself!
PERIODT!