THERE IS NO HARM IN CHANGING PRIORITIES

Those into farming are alive to the fact that the process is by no means a stroll in the park. From the day a seed is thrust into the belly of the earth to the moment fruits are collected, a lot of work is put in.

• As the seed grows, its needs morph from time to time.

• As a young plant fresh from germination, it needs maximum care as any sloppiness will result in its fragility being exposed and destroyed.

• Water is essential for growth but should be it should be found in the right amounts because the same water pivotal for growth can also be a source of destruction.
  

The same can be said about the life we live.As we continue in this journey we call life, our needs and priorities change with each passing second. It is a fact of life.

For me, motherhood revolutionised my life in so many ways I had never imagined. The shift from being a young woman totally in charge of her life, independent and free spirited to being in charge of another life which solely depends on me for survival was an uphill task.

It was hard to embrace the change but I had to reevaluate and accept that things were no longer the same.

My greatest task was to reset my priorities; separate goals I could still achieve as a new mother from those that did not align with my new role.

Some had to be shelved while others had to be axed as they were no longer in sync with my novel roles.

I am still my own person but I am also responsible for these precious little gifts that God gave me. My 24 hours no longer revolve around my needs. In fact, I will never have peace of mind until the kids are well taken care of. Any little achievement I will ever have will depend on how I will choose to prioritise my roles. My goal now is to give these kids the best of everything including myself.

Not everyone will understand and that’s ok. It’s part of growth, it’s necessary and it’s unavoidable. Anyone else who is trying to push you towards the goals you set earlier is not your enemy. They are just reminding you of the path you once sold to them, the dreams that used to define you and bring out the best in you.

You don’t have to limit yourself to that. It is your duty to show them that this new role can bring out the best in you too. The best parts of you are not defined by a specific role. You will be great at anything you will set yourself to do