My perspective changed once I became cognizant of my power.
One of the most valuable lessons you could ever learn in today’s society is your self-worth. When you understand your worth, you become unstoppable! Did you know that you have the power to speak to every situation you’re in and call it to be what you want it to be? Of course, this isn’t a magical power — it starts with transforming your mind.
Your mind is a powerful tool. It has the potential to make or break you. If you’re not living the life that you desire, it’s your fault. We were all given free will since the start of creation. Let me share a little story about myself.
I’m gonna be a little transparent because maybe it could help someone. For years, I’ve struggled with rejection. I felt that God owed me a perfect life with no troubles because I was a “good kid.” It was hard for me to make consistent friends because I chose not to do the common things other people did my age.
I began to reject myself. I hated the way I looked, acted, talked, and depression seemed as if it wouldn’t leave me alone.
One day I went to church and the preacher started talking about “Entering the Empowerment Zone.” Of course, people were believing God for crazy miracles that DID happen — financial increase and healing. The Bible teaches us that the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us, so at that moment I had an epiphany.
Maybe I could use that same power to rid myself of negative thinking and actually walk in my freedom. That’s what happened! Now, I am free.
I said all of this to say that you have authority. India Arie once said, “The Universe rises to meet you every day.” The world is yours. Be fearless. Be dope. Be you, unapologetically!
Torian McKenzie is a resident of Richmond County and a contributing columnist for the Daily Journal.