There are other fruits!

There's more than one fruit.

Reflections 003

When life throws you lemons, everyone says, “make lemonade.” And yes, I’ve made lemonade. I’ve sipped it, bottled it, and even shared it with others.

But here’s the thing, after a while, you forget that there are other fruits.

The fact that life handed you lemons doesn’t mean that’s all there is for you.

Just because they’re what’s in your basket right now doesn’t mean strawberries, mangoes, or pineapples aren’t out there. They might not be within reach ...yet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist or that you don’t deserve them.

Lately, I’ve been listening to Bob Proctor and learning about paradigms, those mental programs shaped by years of conditioning.

They quietly influence how we think, feel, and act, often without us even realizing it. These paradigms are like filters; they shape how we see the world, what we believe we can have, and what we settle for.

To keep it real, let me use myself as an example.

I’ve come to realize that so much of what I do or don’t do, is influenced by the stories I’ve told myself over time. Stories shaped by fear, habits, culture, expectations. And unless I pause to examine those stories, I’ll keep reacting the same way, even when better options exist.

The truth?

Sometimes, the work isn’t in making the best use of the lemons, it is knowing there is more than just lemons out there.

There are succulent peaches, crunchy juicy apples, sweet berries too, and believe, those are also meant for you.

Let’s Reflect Together:

What fruit are you reaching for today?

Share your thoughts in the comments or send me a message, I’d love to hear from you.

As always, let's journey together word by word.

© Tolu Akindolire