These past few weeks have been slightly nerve wracking as I begin my last semester for my first degree (associates), and then I will be heading back to a four year university to complete my Bachelor's in a year or two! It has taken a few years to get to this point, with unbelievable change that I never expected. This included working towards my Bachelor's at one university, and then having to move to another school. There has been a few changes in majors, and now I am on my path of study that lights my soul up.

So, here we go for my next update and thoughts for LIFE.

The first point is how different this year already feels, and I fully believe this has something to do with the opening of the new decade. To look back and see where I am at now, everything has led up to this year. I am calling it "The Royal Year" actually, and it will be nothing short of a culmination of hard work and struggles. Ha. You may be thinking, 'How can you be so confident in things you don't know?'

Great question.

For so many years prior, I would obsess over things unknown and my desire to somehow figure out what was going to happen in my life before it was brought before me. To be honest, those were exhausting times that sabotaged a lot of events in those times. Ultimately everything happened as it should and I am here standing stronger, more self aware, and independent. I couldn't see that at the time. Which will be the situation for all of us again and again. What I have found is a new kind of power when I learn to let go and know that I am in good hands. Whatever that may be, I believe in good vibes, karma, and knowing the resilience that has carried me through. Call it a gut feeling, but I know this can be the year for all of us to take control of our decisions and work the best we can to choose health in all aspects of our lives. Going after my goals seems much less daunting this year now that I can trust in all of my growth thus far that will inevitably keep going. There is nothing vain or selfish when you can look in the mirror to praise who you are and how far you have come despite those times that threatened to upend your life. I can only image the heart ache was real and may still be a sharp pang in the chest, but regardless, I would not trade it in. It helps me keep a clarity. A focus.

Here I stand, a royal soul coming into my year with a fire lit inside. You can bet I fully believe the same for all of you.

The moral of this post, I could not be more proud of my growth and I embrace the love and support I feel for MYSELF. Weird phrase, I know. This doesn't mean I forget the incredible support system that I have received in the most unexpected of situations. Still, believe it or not, we all have the right of relying on ourselves because we can know our worth and desires. A true right.

I wish nothing but a great week for you all. Thank you for stopping by to read my words. It means the world that I can have the chance to connect with other humans, even if I do not speak to you face to face. I just hope that I can really show the power of manifestation and belief that we can all continue to check mark our goals. We will still have roadblocks, tough moments, and the unexpected that could throw us for a loop. I am not trying to coat over that. Therein lies the path to strength and resilience that will pay us on the other side. A hard thing to be patient for, but I have faith that we can all do it.

Sincerely,

Jessi Hope