'Gotten Use To Saying No' - Livelifebytraveling

Vic Mensa says he’s been “rawdogging life” for 2 years — and he’s pleased with it! The “Reverse” rapper introduced his two-year sobriety on Monday (Sept. 4) in an Instagram feed publish.

Mensa mentioned he’s been dealing with obstacles head-on with out the necessity for buffers. He didn’t specify what sort of dependancy he’s given up between alcohol, medicine, or in any other case. However, he barely detailed the affect of being sober.

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“2 Years Sober. In many ways I would liken it to running up hill – at first, it is difficult, but after time your strength increases, your endurance increases,” Mensa wrote. “Two years I’ve been raw dogging life. I’ve had to learn how to face my emotions head-on, nowhere to run to, nothing to hide behind.”

Vic Mensa’s well being replace predates his newest album, VICTOR, anticipated on Sept. 15. His just lately launched single “Blue Eyes” aligns with the reflective announcement. In the monitor’s lyrics, he highlights being safe in who he’s when he appears to be like within the mirror.

The track’s intro goes like this:

Imagine me/ Lovin’ what I see when the mirror take a look at me, ’trigger I/ I think about me / In a spot/ No insecurities and I’m lastly completely happy ’trigger / I think about me”

Monday’s sobriety publish additionally touched on Mensa’s journey of discovering himself, what sparks his pleasure, and setting boundaries.

“I have thought a lot about the difference between fun and joy. Many of the things I’ve always done in the pursuit of fun didn’t actually bring me joy, were actually antithetical to the pursuit of joy. I’m at a point where if an action is not actively furthering my goals, professionally, mentally, spiritually, physically… it doesn’t have a place in my life right now,” Mensa wrote. I’ve gotten used to saying no. N****s know i’d present as much as the membership for six.3 minutes, however extra seemingly in no way.”

Vic Mensa additionally clarified that the journey is his personal, regardless of any naysayers.

“I’m building the best version of myself brick by brick, day by day, moment by moment. Everyone doesn’t have to see it, they don’t have to honor it, but i promise you, by the time im done they will respect it.”

By Wednesday, Vic’s publish had over 500 feedback. The majority of the suggestions concerned congratulations from fellow celebs or Instagram customers recounting their very own battles with dependancy.

Jidenna and Shaun King each wrote that they have been “proud” of Vic Mensa. Singer Miguel wrote, “Let’s go, brother king.”

A consumer named @alirreeed wrote, “This wave of sobriety slowly making its way thru the industry is the greatest thing to ever happen fr. So proud to see you getting ur power back one day at a time.”

Another @skindevotions wrote, “3 years in November. I have so much respect for you. Being in music/entertainment, I know it surrounds you constantly- which makes your sobriety that much more admirable. From the last to leave the party to the first to leave.”

Vic Mensa’s publish included a carousel of health workout routines with coach Kofi Hughes.