Loving Through The I Have to's.

I wanted to share something that has changed how I look and move throughout my day, this has also allowed me to view my life, and each moment I get in the most profound way.

I used to feel like life was so heavy with never enough time to do everything I had to and no time for the want to’s. It felt like a losing battle most days and I wasn’t always kind to myself or anyone around me. I would find myself upset and saying, “ I have to do this ” as the weight would mount upon my shoulders.

I had read something a few years back, and it changed everything in my life once I put it into action. Instead of saying “ I have to” try saying “ I get to”, getting to do something honestly sounds more fun than having to. When we can change our words, we can shift the way we think about what we are doing. Having to do anything is a chore, but getting to sounds exciting and more inviting.

I used to get angry having to take our dogs out, that no one else ever thought about doing it, but as soon I decided that I get to do this, it changed everything. I get to be with these little fur babies who bring me joy and love, and I know there will be a day when I do not get to do this anymore. I am blessed that I get to today and the 10 more times today :). I use “ I get to” so often during my days because it changes my state of mind to a peaceful, kind, and loving place and when I feel anything other than that, I remind myself again how I get to do whatever it is I am doing.

There are many things in our lives that we HAVE TO do, but changing the words around to GET TO, will change the way you think and move around your day and life. I sometimes will sit and say “ I get to breathe”, or “ I get to be alive.” it reminds me how blessed I am for my life and grateful for all that I get to do.

Life can be heavy and today, there is so much to be sad about, but try and find the blessings and bring a positive outcome to what you can. XO-Rach