Noise.

It's SO easy to get lost in the "noise". I remember vaguely the very first time I heard that term being used in this context. It was actually from Vanessa lol. I didn't quite understand what she meant initially, but now I couldn't use a more perfect word to describe exactly what I mean. 

Noise. 

The constant voices in my head. The noise of external factors finding its way into my thoughts.

Noise. 

How do I filter these thoughts? How do I put my mind on mute? I use to tell my friends faithfully to "Guard your heart". Well now I also believe in "Guarding your thoughts". My thoughts are what decide if I am going to be happy or not. My thoughts decide if I feel like I can accomplish whatever I want, or if I am ok with beating myself up and feeling like a failure. I have to stop and take a good look at what Im thinking about...what I LET myself think about. Re-focus. 

Its possible that I could be in my own way of greatness simply because of my thoughts. No one can hinder me from reaching my greatest potential but me. Because in the end, that is up to me. It's hard being my number one cheerleader. But I have to be. I have to have my own back first. I have to be good enough with myself to know that when everything comes crashing down, I still have me. So, I have to be selective in what I tell myself, and what I allow into my brain. I spend the most time with myself...so why be my worst critic? 

You go LoLo. You go girl.

-L