What is support? The answer is that everyone has a different perspective on what support is.

I stopped a long time ago comparing the support I give to the support I get. After the birth of my second daughter, I realized I had been focusing on people that do not support me. What was more upsetting is that I wasn’t giving enough attention to the people that mattered in my life.

Now I have chosen to no longer waste my energy on people that aren’t there for me. Instead, I am focusing my energy on the people that support me. I’m grateful for that decision as it has helped my mind, body and soul.

I used to be that one that supported everybody, showing up for others but neglecting myself. When I started my self-love journey, I realized I could not be there for those that truly matter because I was empty inside and had nothing to give them. 

We put a lot of unrealistic pressure on people to be there for us. But everybody cannot be there for you. That’s just life. Understanding that fact, I have learned how to celebrate myself, show up for myself and fill my own cup up. I have become my biggest fan and cheerleader. I overcame being my biggest critic and started loving myself. I believe real support starts inside of you.

Trusting myself, showing up for myself and being everything I need for myself have made my journey amazing. Loving myself and becoming my biggest fan have changed me for the better. I now validate myself, cheer for myself and encourage myself. For example, I enjoy writing. I discovered my gift about two years ago. I started a list called Dede Speaks and I would be amazed at what came out of my mouth. It would be so good that I had to document my aha moments. Then I started channeling the higher power within me.

I became a fan of my own writing and started being intentional in February 2021; this was when I started the journey to create my blog. I wrote ten blog articles in a week. I tested myself to see if I could do it and I did it. I am always creating content to blog about, and I enjoy it. Of course, I will soon write a book. I don’t just enjoy writing; writing feeds my soul. I know my writing is bigger than myself.

The truth about life is that when you believe in yourself, others will believe in you. If I ever need help or support, I look for it spiritually and the universe amazingly sends people my way. The universe sent Carley Wharton to help me set up my blog and I am forever grateful.

I love my parents and their support: they are my biggest support system, stepping in when I need them and being there for my kids. My partner is another great support and I appreciate him. He supports my dreams, he listens to me, he is a fan of my work, and we just connect and show love and support to each other.

When it comes to my business I am totally spiritual in trusting the universe. I used to want to control the people that supported me, but that is not how it works. However, when I let go and trusted the universe to bring the right people, the right support and the right connections, the floodgates open for me and the universe sends good people into my business. I would pray to the universe about my needs and it would send customers my way. It often amazes me how people I don’t know or have connections with keep finding me on Facebook. They say I simply popped up on their page and they are drawn to support my business. I would smile, knowing the universe was in control of my support and I was not in control.

By trusting the universe, I let God handle the people who would show up and support me. Instead of focusing on the how or who, I have learned to completely let go and trust the universe. If I make moves and do things that don’t work out, I immediately let go and trust God. Things would then come together not the way I planned but the way it is supposed to be. And there’s nothing greater than letting the universe do its job. I’m learning to stop interfering with the universe’s job and to just focus on my intentions and affirm my needs.

As I gain support from the universe, I became more spiritual in trusting a higher power to provide for me and support me. I no longer feel the need to chase people and become upset for their lack of support.

After I separated from my now ex-husband, I was afraid of being alone. But one day, I was in my backyard with my eyes closed, and the universe told me that being alone is an illusion—it said that I am never alone. I instantly felt peace and support from nature, my inner-world and higher power.

I can always feel the support of the universe. I believe I am never alone. Oprah and Maya Angelou have both said, “I come as one but I stand as ten thousand.” Very powerful statement. I feel this deep within my soul. I believe in the invisible power of the universe. The power that births every support I need.

I believe in trusting the higher power to send me the right support because we don’t always know what is best for us. Sometimes God and your vision will be the only support you have because nobody can see it but you and your higher power

I know a lot of people are big on family support and would be upset if family didn’t support them. Surely, I admire and love people that have huge family support and soul families. However, just because we are family doesn’t mean I have to support you and vice versa. I don’t want to feel obligated to support my family. Don’t get me wrong, I do support my family, but if it’s something I am not interested in, why would I waste my time or money to support them? My family can choose to support me or not support me and I want the same freedom. Some family members will support you and some will not support you. I have learned to be OK with both.

My friend said it best on her podcast, “The Dirty Bag Podcast” (Instagram: @thedirtybagpodcast): Chosen family is the most important family.” She is absolutely right. The people I wanted to support me were not the people God had in mind, including family. God has sent total strangers that became my chosen family to support me. I am super grateful for my chosen family of support.

Thanks to the universe, I have a circle of friends that support me and whose support means so much. They have inspired me to live my dreams. They listen to me and offer advice when I am frustrated in my business affairs.

Thanks to the universe, I have a supportive partner. He once said, “If you go back to school, I’m gonna be on you. I don’t play with school.” This was music to my soul and I appreciate him for being the support I need and want. I appreciate my circle of love and I adore my support team.

How would you define support in your life?

I am committed to my spiritual journey of forever evolving mentally, physically, and spiritually. I look forward to hearing from you, talking to you, connecting with you, and staying enlightened with you.

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Denetria Brijel

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