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Take Control Of Your Life

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My Purpose

Taking control of your life is one of the best feelings you can ever feel. When you finally realize that you have the power to do whatever it is you want to do it will change your whole perspective on life. This doesn't just apply to life though. It also applies to what you eat, drink, or whatever else you put into your body. For example, I feel like I use to drink alcohol entirely to much. It was like the alcohol was controlling me and everywhere I went I had to have a drink. A time came in my life where something in me was telling me to stop drinking. I constantly ran from it but eventually gave in. I'm not saying that I don't drink, but by me not drinking for a period of time I was able to build the strength to have control over whether I drink or not. When I finally reached that point it changed my life in so many ways. I've had time to reflect on the times I've drank and just became a whole different person. I guess it's true when they say you become possessed when you drink or get drunk. I'm saying all that to simply say this. When you want to do something or when your spirit telling you to do something, take control of your life and do it. Only you can make things happen in your life. You want happiness? Take control of your life and do whatever it is that makes you happy. Life is short and we often find ourselves sitting around waiting for things to happen instead of going after what it is we want. We have to let the fear of failure go and start thinking about the feeling of success. Remember you can be anything you want in this world, and you can do anything you want in this world. It's on you to take control and make things happen.

Spread Love,

JonTrae Rhoades

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