Give It Your All

{Tangerine for a Tongue, anyone?} 

Hope you don't mind but today I want to share something a little personal with you. 

A few months ago I bought The Power and soon after The Magic, both books by Rhonda Byrne. I was in a place in life where I was "ok" but needed to be much more than just "ok". I needed to be happy, joyful even, and feel fulfilled. So I went for the self-help book route and wound up with a stack of feel-good literature. I'm not sure if you know what The Power and The Magic are about but Rhonda basically talks about gratitude and love being two of the key philosophies one can live by in life. A lot of times her books are summed up as being about positivity and attracting good things to your life - both of which are true - and I believe this is because of The Secret which was her first book and which became a huge phenomenon. But  in my humble opinion, I feel like the thread that holds together her message lies in the heart of two words: thank you. 

It's hard for me to summarise what I've learnt from reading her books but I'll try. Rhonda talks of gratitude being one the greatest and yet simplest ways to change your life.. and I believe her. I'm a walking testament of how gratitude can open doors, re-kindle relationships, uplift your spirit and change your life for the better. You see, we often assume that unless we get a raise, pass our exams, survive a bad accident etc, then there's nothing really to be grateful about. But there's 1,000,001 reasons to be grateful! Can you scratch that itch on your face? Can you smell the food that you're about to eat? Do you have access to this food easily? Do you have clean water to drink/brush your teeth with? Do you have 10 little toes? 10 fingers? Do you have a voice? Can you, at this moment, lift yourself off that seat/couch/bed and jump? Were you able to laugh at a joke you heard on radio? Did you get to the bakery in time to find they still had your favourite pastry? It's about saying thank you from the bottom of your heart and meaning it. It's about realising that you have so much to be grateful for and thanking God, Allah, Brahma, your mummy, the guy you buy your newspapers from, your boss, radio presenter, the baker... See where I'm going with this? 

Sometimes it gets really hard to keep this attitude going and God knows I struggle most Monday mornings but at the end of it all, I choose to be happy. I choose to realise the many things I'm blessed with and I choose to be grateful for them. I choose to focus on the positive even when the skies get rough. I'm giving it my all. 

So from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU: Dad, Mum, Jeff, Amani, Mondy, Aisha, Cecilia, Makena, Mary, HollyMay, Mez, Miss D, Blanche-Rue, Harlem Green, Sharleena, Rhiannon, Destiny, Angie, ABOP, Joyce, Anita, Neema, Ahlam, Paula, Joanzy, Kaloki, Hellen, Aneicy, Mwende, Marion, Rhoda, Tony, Gathoni, Thabiso, Babra, Lasophia, Katherine, Grant, Lucija, Remy, Alicia, Clara, T, Amanda, Laura, Nik, Marella, Krystin, Carmen, Linda, V., Anca, Alejandro, Joanna, ATW, Jelisaveta, The Girl at First Avenue, Kylee, Katarzyna, Heidi, Liz, Patience, Chi-Chi, Maphi, Psychelin, Fabrizia, Mrs. B., Christy, Aida, Adele, Funmilayo, Jasmine, Leney, Brandon, Amber, Buse, Jessica, Leslie, Lucie, Bri, Antashe, Alda, Sarah, Jillian, Christine, Juli, Adelinne, Chic Etoile, Melina, Lameoderocks, Nty n J, Ahn, Monica, Lacquer Factor, Mrs. G., Auste, Ashesela, Catherine, Sophie, Romi, Taylor, Faith, Jennifer, Ylenia, Sabo, Lilz, Iona-Carmen, Missy, His Little Lady, Silvia, Babybluez, Feenkus, Joyce Posas, Paolira, Will, Michelle, Bri, Katherine, Style and Beautie, Tegan, Silhouette, Keshi, Yolandaas, Alice, Sophie, Allison, Aida, Jackie, WaNganga, Neema, Brasilian_Babe, Maria,  Ekas, ElusiveBabe, Barbylicious, Wacherah, Buse, Plurielle, Caroline, Lolita, Fiona, Rochelle, Irene, Abby, Joanne, @Wairauka, @SonnieRox, @StephKammy, @WangShe, @MikeNjoro, @RasKimzy, @Edcigovi, @Nguhi M, @IceIce baby, @rare_herbs, @tesskeshi, Aurea, David, Imelda, Ian, Janet, Beverly, Ndindi, Gatere, Ed, Jacinta, Adeleide, Sheila, Maxi, Julianne, Rosalia, Stephanie, Steven, Kobi, Njeri, James, Lyzz, Kimani, Ng'endo, Bella, Miring'u, Alice, Njoki, Nyokabi, Lisa, Rosem-marie, June-Claire, Naweed, Dianna, Shar Lynn, Adah, Caroline, Marion Sidi, Jolie, Lucy, Kimberly, Namboka, Marjorie, Renee, Susan, Jandy, Kui, Mfalme, Faith, Ivy, Alaka, Kiki, Kate, Muriithi, Affa, Abba, Mercy, Pru, Mwireyia and all those who prefer to remain anonymous.

Thank you so much for your kind words, support, comments, suggestions, emails, likes, re-tweets, shares and time!! I appreciate it very much.

Now for the casual outfit:

White Vest - Meltz; Chambray - Forever New; Skirt - Market in Mombasa; Shoes - Bata; Crossbody bag - Kariokor Market; Watch - dad's old watch; Cuff - Gift; Maasai Necklace - Olorgesaile; Studs - Mr. Price.

Happy Hump Day friends!

Give it your all

:)