Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Discovering Advice in Unexpected Places

Recently I've been doing a lot of thinking. Okay not really thinking, more daily trips down memory lane. Turns out I've been letting a lot of people have an affect on certain things I do. Which is complete bull shark. I came across a great screenshot on pinterest that really gets to the heart of this problem. This bit of advice is truly astounding, "Don't take criticism from someone you wouldn't ever go to for advice." Amazing, right? 

In my years as a mermaid I've heard a lot of criticism. In my years being alive, I've heard even more. I don't know about you, Seastars but I'm adding this to my arsenal of responses. Let's make this a year of solid boundaries, Seastars! 

Don't forget, you're strong, you're important, and you can do this! 

- Seaspray

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Discovering Change

So a major, unfortunate huddle recently tried to get in my way. I'm not going to lie to you, it hit me harder than I thought. I saw this hurdle coming and still let myself believe somehow it wasn't going to happen. But silver lining, now I can focus on getting back into school. That's right, mermaids school. And this little mermaid wants to start her new journey aiming for Environmental Science. Nifty huh? Now the hurdle has friends with distressing questions but I firmly believe every question will be answered with a solution. In fact I claim it. I claim an answer to every distressing question surrounding my new circumstance. 
Again I won't lie to you, my mental health took a bit of a hit. A six day hit. And that's okay. It's okay to grieve change. As long as there's a plan. I spent six days moping around my grotto, feeling upset and angry and yes, even hurt. And I've come to the conclusion that the person who caused this does not deserve my energy anymore. It's time to retrieve my fallen crown, lift my chin, and admire that beautiful horizon that is my future. 
I will not be held back. 

If you've recently been met with a change or a hurdle, it is okay to take some time and process. But please remember what you're worth. You are more precious than rubies. In fact you are priceless. Grab your crown and flaunt it! Don't let the naysayers get in your way. 

We've got this! 
- Seaspray