If you want it, does that make it yours?

I believe growing up, everyone has the same instinct. Whether you refer to it as jealousy, weakness, or desire - the same few words come out more than most would accept. 

I want.

Whether you want to be thinner, or on the reverse, gain weight. Whether you want to make more money to feed your family or buy that new expensive pair of heels; not feel so lonely at night curling up in your bed alone or not feel so lonely laying next to someone you thought you loved. Regardless of the circumstance, people want change. It could be minor or major, but there's always a want for change, something different. 

Well I'm going to let you in on a little secret...you're in control. You can do it, whatever "it" may be.

Too often we don't believe in ourselves, therefore we never take the initiative to try. To jump. To do the unexpected, to stray from the ordinary. 

Negativity is easy, negativity is eaten up and loved by many and almost always encouraged. 

I believe want is a negative word, which has a negative effect. It's not encouraging, nor is it motivating.

So next time you go to say you want something, tell yourself you're going to.

because you can.

xo - d