I use to roll my eyes at those who would say “happiness is a choice.” What about heartbreak? Betrayal? Losing someone you love to an overdose or violence? Financial stress? Family members with health issues? Custody battles? False idols? None of these circumstances were ever a choice, but I dealt with them and often felt like a victim to the ups and downs of life. One day I woke up & decided enough was enough. I wouldn’t let my days be determined by outside factors any longer. It was time for me to take control of the only thing I knew I could- me. My mind, body & spirit. I began my journey w what seemed easiest for me, my body. I participated in an all liquid detox, daily colonics & classes about nutrition & kitchen organization. For the first time in my life I was making intentional decisions about what I was putting in my body & being proactive about getting clean from the inside out. Everything else just seemed to flow from there. The detox was only 6 days but I haven’t had a drink, joint or my prescribed adhd medication since. Not even a piece of fried chicken😅 (for me, that’s big!) The first week without weed was hard, but then it wasn’t. I found myself more energized & began working out regularly again,sometimes even twice a day.The sense of pride that comes w these small changes is a special kind of catalyst for improvement in other areas. Suddenly I started paying attention to products I clean my home & body with,the music I listen to & even the company I keep. I have spent more time alone lately than i have in quite some time.I even take myself on dates now, twice this week actually 😊 I realize now that happiness IS a choice. In fact, it’s a culmination of intentional choices throughout the day, consistently for many days on end, that eventually leads to an overall state of gratitude and therefore, bliss. I still have a lot more work to do on my physical being, but I can’t wait to lock in and begin work on my mind & spirit! Grateful for this new journey & all of the storms i have weathered that led me here 🙏🏼 & thankful to whoever actually managed to read this caption all the way up to this point 😂🫶🏼 love you ♾️