Cheneka T. Is.......
- Sincerely, ChenekaT
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I'm Cheneka, simply put!! I'm a Mother, Author, Business Owner and Co-Founder of Women Who Network, LLC. I recently became a published Author: Strategically Being Mom. Book number 2 is currently in the works. A series on things I've learned while being a Single Mom. I was born to help heal others through my words and actions. My greatest Joys are my children and to help others. You can find me on Instagram; womenbldgnetwrk( business) neka_th( personal).
Monday, April 15, 2013
BUT, In the Meantime.....
Ever just get to the point where you try and hold something in but you just can't?
Yeah, it happens to me quite frequently. Nope, I'm not talking about blurting out secrets either. It's more so practicing expressing how I feel and not being concerned with how others take it.
For such a long time I compressed my feelings in order for another person to feel okay. I've allowed myself to subjected to name calling because sometimes it just wasn't worth the bantering. ( so I thought)
But once I relocated, it was like I had finally gotten hold of my life and in no way would I ever back track and allow myself to block out how I feel in order to appease another person.
In the process of finding my voice I also found or should I say realized other things about me. It's funny, how the phrase you could learn alot from a dummy so buckle up, has stuck with me. And for reasons as such,
Everyone has a bit learning to do in life. And whether we choose to admit it, we can learn so much from other people that can be applied to our daily lives.
I know for a fact, I LOVE complimenting others. And I'm not going to lie but when it's reciprocated I love that even more. I know, I know we're not supposed to look for praise but a Thank U does go a long way.
However, today I was reminded that sometimes we have to find the push and faith in ourselves so that if we do NOT receive the support we feel we deserve, we're okay with it.
I always think of Thomas the steam engine. Thomas loves to help others. And sometimes he tends to over do it. But by the end of the show he has somehow saved the day and everyone at the station is proud of him.
In life, some of us arrive to the station without support and some of us are supported from day one.
I've said ALL of that to say, Always love yourself enough to accept NO's and be prepared to sometimes walk alone. Every trip does not require a companion and just because you have a companion doesn't mean they will always say or do what you expect them too...
In the meanwhile, keep pushing because with or without; you have the power to be GREAT...
Signed,
I see it NOW
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Love it! Was this meant for me?! =D
ReplyDeleteIts amazing how we have so many things in common. I too use to hold in my feelings and I payed for it severely with my spirit and self esteem. I had to walk away from a situation that wasn't for me. Fantasia has a new song that says sometimes you have to lose in order to win. I lost a lot but I think God is positioning me in a place where I can now win. I was thinking to myself just the other day and I realized this is the first time in a long time I am able to be me. I can be me at work, home and church. Basically wherever I go. In my former life before I moved I pretended to be someone I wasn't and I lost myself. I did it so long I lost reality of who I really was. I looked in the mirror and didn't recognize the person looking back at me. Now I have the windshield mentality. Meaning when you are always looking in your rearview mirror you miss what is ahead of you. So no looking back only looking forward.
ReplyDeleteMonique, its that sisterly connection we share, Demika doesn't it feel good to be you?? Everyday, I Thank God. I may not be perfect but I'm the best ME I can be.
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies for your support