Maintaining.. This has often been my response to inquiries about my well being. I’ve found that more often than not, it allows me to honestly convey that I’m neither at my worse, nor at my best. I’m simply striving to manage what I contend with to the best of my ability.

Many people don’t likely give much import to their words or greetings, even when communicating with those they’re in close association with, but for me personally, when I’m feeling sore, tired, unmotivated, frustrated or down, it doesn’t serve my spirit well to cover all that with an “I’m good.” By no means do I stand by with a song and dance at the ready. It is important however, for me to honestly communicate with those who genuinely care about me.

Sometimes being positive is confused with painting or presenting a picture to others for the sake of their pleasure or perception… UNHEALTHY! Living life is exhausting enough without the added weight of doing so for the gratification of others, all the while sacrificing self!

At the end of the day, I want to know and feel that I’ve been true to me! Everything else will fall in place.