Self care

Today is August 31st, 2026. For lunch we had chicken patties, potatoes, bread, and cake.

Self growth is one of the hardest skills to begin to develop. The reason is because it requires you to look at yourself and truly evaluate who you are. A lot of us like to think that we are free and autonomous, but in reality we conform more than we want to admit. We conform to the opinions of our loved ones, the group we’re a part of, and a host of other outside influences.

We buy things we don’t need because of subliminal influences of marketing campaigns. Yes, we are all getting manipulated — it’s just a part of everyday life. This is why getting to know yourself is so important. Self growth begins when you realize that you are not as good as the idealized image you have of yourself. When you realize you have the same capacity to become self-absorbed as anyone else. You can accomplish this by becoming more mindful. Me, personally, I like to journal.

These tools help you notice patterns of behavior we tend to overlook. Listen, this is a hard feat — nothing about self-correction is easy. But when you put in the work, I promise you: your relationships will become healthier, you will be more alarmed when someone is trying to manipulate you, and you will start distancing yourself from toxic people that want to remain stagnant.

Life is a test!!! The purpose of this test is to determine where you spend your afterlife. We are being graded based on our good deeds and belief in God and the afterlife. In order to achieve the mentality to even try to pass this test, you first need to begin to understand the person you are right now, at this moment.

I want you to keep this in mind while you’re Moving Smart and Stay Free.

-TJ