Written by Anhayla Stanley

There is always an option to withhold or release — to bury yourself with pain or choose to renew — to fall back or to rise. 

2020 is a year that requires an omnipresent approach to experience joy. Not just talking about where we want to be but doing the work that it requires to BE the joy we want to experience.

What is it that you want to experience before this year comes to a close? Many times we sit and wait till moments before the ball drops on new years eve to think about the year that's about to end.

So, answer this question right now. What do you want to experience before the new year comes? 

Is there pain somewhere that's been buried that needs to resurface in order to heal old emotional wounds?

Is there fear that tells you to shrink and hinders you from walking in the fullness of who you are?

Is there negative self talk that tears down your self worth, discredits your faith and questions your identity that God has given you. 

You don't have to wait for the new year to shift and start again right now. Your fresh start can happen right now if you're ready and willing. You can build something new this time. Don't worry, you’re not starting over from the very beginning, you have more wisdom now. 

Every morning when you open your eyes that is your new opportunity to start again. There are so many people who didn't make it today and their time on earth has come to an end. You have a beautiful gift today to create the life you wish to live.

A new day is a new opportunity. Envision what you want your life to look like. Release any limiting beliefs that are holding you back. Take some risks, put yourself out there, face your fears and start again.