Love Forgive Grow

What is Love, Forgive, Grow?

I have spent a long time thinking about what are the most important elements in life, not just recovery but in life to help us thrive in whatever area of life we choose to be in.

Love is the underpinning element to almost everything of joy, happiness, success and long lasting contentment as far as I can tell. If we treat people, but most importantly ourselves with love, then good things often follow.

Forgiving is probably the hardest element for me personally, given my high ambition and drive, any deviation or short coming I view as critical and failure. If however, I look at my actions and behaviours through the lens of love then I am able to forgive myself. Forgiving others is often the easy part, genuinely reconciling yourself to incorporate the elements of yourself, (and others) that are desirable and the not so much is a winning step towards great relationships and health.

Growing is a fundamental value in my life, not just learning but growing. Constantly seeking the best version of myself and adapting to ever changing environments and situations. It might be learning a new skill. It might be challenging and changing a behaviour or habit. I spend an inordinate amount of time trying to improve myself and realised, partly as a result of lock down but also the help and support of some special bonds I formed, that I need to expand my horizons. And that I do not need permission to do this. If you are growing, from a place of love, whilst you may not always grow in the ways you expected you will enjoy the journey and learn to appreciate the small steps in life. We celebrate a baby first steps, celebrate your achievements in that context and feel blessed.

This blog is two things to me - a way to process life, as I go through it, but also a way to share and hopefully help other people. I believe people have unlimited potential, I always have, but sometimes everything seems to stand in our way of reaching it - if I can help unleash something in you, or help you on a path of discovery, forgiveness or growth then I am honoured to be part of that, truly.

If you feel moved by anything you read, or want to add, share or think I've got something really topsy turvy just get in touch. Connections are the currency through which we can learn so much about ourselves ....you can reach me through this blog or twitter @loveforgivegrow.

Be well.