Print Last Weeks :)

Dear Meagan,

As promised, no more blogging until you print last weeks and start reading it every morning... so do so!

Love you :)

XOXO,

Brooke

Meagans Script

Dear Meagan,

So I know that you wanted a poem, I didn't give you quite that but I gave you something more important.  I know that talking positively to yourself is kind of a weird concept at first, but it is so important to do. Usually at about this time in someone's life (early 20s) is when people become more self aware. You begin to realize that how you handle situations is based on scripting that was given to you during your upbringing (hence the popular phrase, "OMG you sound like mom/dad/grandma/etc!" ). The amazing thing that not everyone chooses to realize, is that we can re-write that scripting. A normal chain of events goes like this: Stimulus... gap... response. When a person goes off of that scripting from childhood, they just allow the gap to be filled with an immediate REACTION instead of a chosen PROACTIVE RESPONSE.  We can choose how we respond. At this age, you are capable of writing your own script instead of relying on your childhood scripting. You can take responsibility and move forward. 

This 'poem' is more of a self-talk that you are to read every morning when you wake up. It is for the sparkly frame I bought you. After 3 months of reading this script when you wake up, you can write your own. Read it looking at yourself in the mirror, and with conviction. I believe in you.

XOXO,

Brooke

Meagan's Script

My circumstances and my past do not define me

I know I can re-write my script to become all that I can

Yesterdays mistakes are stepping stones

Past failures have nothing to do with where I am going

I am responsible for myself

I am responsible for my direction

I am responsible for my life

And I take that responsibility gladly

With God, only I can plan my own destiny

Every day, and every decision will from here on out

Be a constant pursuit of my goal

To become a positive, serving member of society

I will stop, 

Absolutely stop

Making excuses for myself

And letting others make excuses for me

When my own conscious tries to get in my way

By justifying behaviors that hold me back

I will choose to be proactive instead of reactive

I will re-write my script

Today I will be grateful for my experiences and what I've learned

Today I will live for my new goals and my new dreams

I am not defined by my career or my social status or my degree

I am defined by my constant pursuit of my own personal success

Today let me be mentally and physically capable

Today let me continuously find ways to improve myself,

to improve my relationship with others, 

and to improve the lives of others by serving them

I write this script

I choose to react positively

I choose to move forward

I run this show

This Weekend :)

Dear Meagan,

Yayyyyyyyyyy!!! You will be here tomorrow :) I so excited! I can't believe we get to spend four whole days together :) It's been awhile since we have gotten to do that! Your fav bro-in-law will be here too (except for Saturday during the day for work stuff boo) and hopefully Amanda can stop by on her way to CMU!

Ok so here are some options for this weekend:

1. Coral Gables for breakfast (More of a requirement)
2. Pool time!
3. Go see We're the Millers (with Jen Aniston!) at the theater
4. Do some grillin'
5. Go to the DeWitt Ox Fest for live music and food :)
6. Go to church!
7. Play putt putt golf
8. Get fro yo
9. Night on the town- Dublin?
10. Have a pillow fight (for old times sake :)

I'm seriously planning on fitting all of those in so you better bring your game face :) We are going to have a blast! Hope your hair appt went well today. Jeff & I are so excited for you to get here!

XOXO,

Brooke

Only You

Dear Meagan,

I am so excited for you and the progress that you are making. I'm proud of you for kicking mAss at your recent mAss kicker paintball event :) I'm motivated by your dreams and your aspirations.  Today I just want to reinforce that ONLY YOU have been through the exact experiences that you have been through and ONLY YOU are capable of motivating yourself to continue to move forward. I could write a blog every five minutes, you could attend survivor events every day with encouraging people, and ten therapists could motivate you to move forward.... BUT even if that were all happening and your heart still wasn't in it, then there wouldn't be progress.  Once you decide and I mean REALLY decide to draw a line in the sand and move forward step by step no matter how tired you are or how much you don't feel like doing it, then anything will be possible. Of course there will be setbacks and you just have to take those set backs as a life lesson and keep pushing forward.

ONLY YOU are capable of motivating yourself to push forward regardless of the odds or circumstances. People overcome major challenges everyday and you my friend/sister are one of those people! Keep praying, keep reading, keep motivating yourself and ONLY YOU will have the motivating and overcoming story that no one else will be able to tell.

I LOVE YOU!

XOXO,

Brooke

Inspirational Meme Day :)

Dear Meagan,

It's inspirational meme day!  Enjoy this collection of memes today and whenever you need a pick me up :)




Love You!

XOXO,

Brooke