But I gotta believe
That this ain’t the end of the road
It’s all a bad dream
Until you believe
And you gotta know
The story is still to be told
Just breathe, remember to breathe
-Lalah Hathaway

I must admit that this was a hard blog post to write. I’ve probably written 4-5 different drafts about all different topics within this past week. No matter what I wrote, I just didn’t feel settled. I was annoyed. I was pressured. I was sad. I was anxious. To be a twentysomething is to be full of a zillion emotions all at once every day. Joyful one minute, disappointed the next. Staying in faith while fighting the devil. Perhaps it’s just me and my personal circumstances, but I can’t help but feel like there’s more of me out there.
This adult life is hard. Managing responsibilities, developing your brand, and navigating personal relationships are not for the faint of heart. If you sit there and let it get to you, it WILL get to you. But as Lalah reminded me today, I gotta breathe. This is not the end of the road. When I feel down, I have the power to change that around. I have the power to determine my next move and bring the joy back.
I encourage anyone feeling a little overwhelmed in life to breathe. Stop giving the negative moments power. It’s easier said than done sometimes, but there’s nothing more important than your peace. Protect your happiness. Stay in prayer, stay in faith, and stay on the path to prosperity. It’s not negotiable.

Until next time, twentysomethings.