There’s nothing more difficult –to say it somehow– than having to recognize when someone gives us an advice or tries to support us, and we do not listen. At least, not completely. Not always.

Then life goes on and we found ourselves repeating this cliché of how everything fits on its own, in its right time. This last word: time; it becomes a challenge for people like me, impatient, analytical, organizing everything for the future and planning each next step. That process of waiting, of accepting the times that we do not control, of recognizing that something better will come.  It is complicated. It still is my biggest challenge every day.

That’s why I give myself the time for my yoga practice, dance, faith and my people. Because I know that I need that support and those tools to try to get carried away or just worry less, as my small brother said: «like the tide, like waves.»

I learned the lesson. I lived the lesson. I understood that the answer lies in believing. Believe in ourselves, in our capacities and strengths. Accepting that we must work on improving our weaknesses.  In this way, others will believe in us and we will understand what they appreciate when they meet us, and why they become a part of our environment. Only then, you learn and move forward.

You have to believe in yourself.

An advice, depending on who is it coming from, should be considered. Listen, think and maybe take what really works for you, depending on the context.

There is an important change in my life coming up, in my routine and my profession. At this moment, it is just what I wanted (and needed). It took me by surprise, as it was becoming a reality. Today I am grateful to have the opportunity to experience it. In addition, I am still fortunate for the people who come as part of the change and have already shown me their support, friendship and presence.

I’ve been always told about how the luck factor is essential, the opportunities come as long as you look for them and you must be prepared to take them… but more importantly, be prepared to lose them.

I know they did told me: Another opportunity will come, do not hurry; you have the talent, something better will come, moments of crisis will give you an impulse, more strength; there is true learning, make mistakes; nothing is the end of the world, do not think negative, listen, breathe…

For those phrases, to my mentors: thank you for that unconditional support. For making me see when I want to close my eyes. For listening to me when I prefer not to talk. For understanding me when I do not know how to explain. For accompanying me, for motivating me. Thank you for sharing your experiences, for those «I told you so».

Thanks for making me believe.

And for you reading me, I tell you: Believe in yourself.

Listen to those you value and appreciate. Listen to them because they know you and are sharing with you other perspectives, emotions and experiences. Trust.

If you need to go through what I call: dark moment, do it. Experience your feelings or frustrations. Live it, and let it go. Take it all out, and get rid of those obstacles so you can think clearly and move forward.

Then you will laugh at life, or you will realize how you overcame what you thought was impossible or so catastrophic. This is how I feel today, and although I strive to avoid obstacles, I am in the process of accepting that they are part of my life and my formation. And I do know they told me this, and always say it… Those moments, this journey makes me be me. And I know they told me so… yes, they did and always do… but now I repeat it:

Something better will come… and it is true.