On our way back to Indiana for Christmas. I have to admit that this has been the hardest semester ever! It’s been the most mentally, physically, and spiritually exhausting four months of my life. This is the first year in a long time where I’m really giving into the “out with the old, in with the new” view of the holidays and new year. The past four months have been hard. And the several months before that were hard, too. I have been challenged more this year than ever in my life. My heart amd soul have been through much turmoil. There were several times where I just wanted to give up and give in. I wanted to give into the hardships and stress and use them as my excuse to say and do whatever I wanted. Whatever I needed to feed that ego that thinks it’s all about me. That ego that thinks “but I have every right to say that or do this or think that”. But this is not all about me. It’s about us and everyone. It’s about thinking about the bigger picture and that “this too shall pass” and “it is well with my soul”.

My stressors the past several months have really taken a toll on my spiritual energy. I haven’t been keeping myself balanced. I’ve lost my focus on the bigger picture.

These two weeks off are very much needed. They will give me body ad soul the break they need. I’m excited about the new year and semester. A fresh start to show what I’m capable of. A fresh start for me to create the future and life that I want. A chance for me to be the greatest version of me I can be.