Break Free!

When you make the decision to walk away from a negative and destructive habit, situation or relationship, it's never as easy as eating pie. In the biblical book of Exodus, Moses confronted Pharaoh 9 whole times about releasing the Israelites from slavery.

One would think Pharaoh would give in after the third or fourth appeal. I mean, who wouldn't give in, after being tortured with outbreaks of frogs, gnats, flies and boils, not to mention the horror of all the country's water sources turning into blood?
But the legendary king only laughed in Moses' face and downright refused.
Though the Israelites won the ultimate victory, my point is this: Pharaoh fought to the end to hold them captive.

So don't expect your abusive husband to smile and wave as you pack your bags to leave him. Don't expect your promiscuous ex-girlfriend to sit back and watch you get married and live happily ever after with someone else. Don't expect your coke-snorting, heroine-injecting homies to throw you a party when you reveal that you can't hang out with them anymore.

Don't expect your drug dealer to pat you on the back when you decide to get clean.Don't expect the greasy, calory-loaded double-cheese burger and french fries to suddenly lose their appeal because you've decided to eat healthy and lose a few pounds.

Get ready for the biggest fight of your life! Suddenly,that aggressive husband who often beat you black and blue, will knock on your door,bearing a gigantic bouquet of flowers, teddy bears and your favorite box of chocolate. He'll drop to his knees and soulfully recite Shakespeare's sonnets from memory. Your cheating ex will unexpectedly pop out of the woodwork and beg you to give her another chance,even though you are happy with someone else.

Your drug-abusing homies will most likely take you on a reminiscent stroll down Memory Lane and remind you how you grew up together and how they've always had your back. There will be hellish nights when you writhe in pain and feel like your insides have been ripped apart with a kitchen knife, nights when you'll give anything for one more score of drugs.

There'll be days when you're willing to trade your all for a thick slice of double-fudge chocolate cake and ice-cream, days when eating healthy just doesn't seem to be worth the hassle.

That's the time to get your fight on! Roll up your sleeves, look temptation in the face and declare, "I'm not coming back - not this time, not ever!" Yes, the devil will hiss, "You'll never make it! You're weak!" But you need to stand your ground, refuse to budge and claim your freedom.

Don't let fear of failure, self-doubt or criticism by others hold you back! This is your time, your season, your moment to break free! Go for it! The best is yet to come!