Many of us keep waiting for our lives to return to normal-to go back to how they were before the pandemic. And, although it is human to want to go back to how it was before our lives were changed completely and to want to cling onto the belief that things will go back to how they once were, when the pandemic is over, it is time that you and I acknowledge that we can never go back to the way we were. Today it is time to acknowledge that you nor I can ever return to the old normal. For you see, through our challenges and our struggles, in truth we have all changed. Changed our values and beliefs about certain people, places and things. In general we have changed, despite fighting that change every day, hoping we can return to what seemed like better times. For you see life-altering experiences have a way of altering your viewpoint on life. And that can result in changes to your core personal values. Your values are your inner compass in life, so it’s important to take the time to determine how they might have changed and what is important to you NOW. Today, acknowledge and begin to accept that when life gets disrupted, you can’t go back. But , what you can do instead is to take back your control and to create a new normal. Today, don’t waste your time looking back on what you’ve lost. Move on, for life is not meant to be traveled backwards.

Just for today, I create a wonderful new day and a wonderful new future. The past is over and has no power over me. I can become free in this moment. I recognize that today's thoughts create my future. I am in charge. I now take back my power to create the life I desire. I am safe and everything is working out for my highest good. And so it is.