them from my belief in my higher power, God.
Change. I am not fond of change. I will be the
My faith in Him has taught me to love others
first to admit that the familiar, no matter how
and do for those who cannot do for them-
unsettling, is almost easier to deal with than
selves. A few months ago, I finally found my
change. Embracing change provides us an
purpose and my calling. I have learned that my
opportunity to grow. Resisting change will take purpose is to advocate for those who have not
your precious energy, which can be utilized to yet learned to advocate for themselves. After
acclimate to your new changes. Although diffi- being crowned Ms. Elite New Mexico and se-
cult, I have learned to embrace change and my lecting a platform, I have gone to many events
life has settled into homeostasis.
to bring awareness to domestic violence. I am
now a part of Teresa Garcia’s movement “One
Other ways to manage our emotional well-be- of Many” to bring awareness to our stories and
ing are to stay positive, release anger, release
to bring change so our victims are not revic-
resentment, and taking responsibility for
timized.
yourself. These tend to ensure we can forgive
ourselves and others to move forward in the
We don’t always know what our purpose is. For
healthiest way possible.
some, they know right away. For others like
myself, God places us where he wants us to be
Spiritual well-being goes hand in hand with
to do His work.
emotional well-being as it is not just about
being religious, it is finding the purpose in
Please make time for yourselves. Take care of
your life. Spiritual well-being helps us find our every part of your being. Ensure you are mak-
balance as it is our center. What are we called
ing time for your physical, mental, emotional
to do? Are we following the plan that has been and spiritual well-being. Don’t forget, you are
laid out for ourselves? Do the plans follow our worthy, you are smart, you are strong, and you
belief system?
are loved. Till next month, stay positive and be
empowered. Much love.
Although our spiritual well-being doesn’t just
mean being religious, I believe that our pur-
pose goes hand in hand with the higher power
we believe in. I think how we are raised in our
faith molds us into who we are as adults. If we
grow up believing we are to be good, kind, sup-
portive, and trustworthy, our purpose in life
becomes clear as we are to give of ourselves.
My experiences in life have taught me to be
compassionate and giving. I was able to ac-
knowledge and recognize my gifts as I learned
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