In the Wind...

Ahhhhhhhhh, last week and this day has come to an end. Car accident( not me but a client), late parents, early mornings, late work nights, 3 Worship services, sick kid, Ended.. Done, Finitto! 

As I lay here and reflect on this day, I'm so excited for MY Life. I've made some great connections in Georgia. The best part about it, I'm just getting started. With an upcoming EBook and so many other great collaborations, events, activities and trips.. You'll catch me looking cute and blowing in the wind. 

As moments come and go, I'm thankful that I have the Victory in Every area of my life. Everything may not be exactly how I've envisioned but it's not as bad as it could be. I'm glad that my Savior loved me enough to die and forgive me. 

This week as I catch the wind in my beautiful natural hair and experience a few Marilyn Monroe moments, I'm going to take it all in and enjoy.... 

You should too! As I always challenge you, this evening I just want you to Live, Be Free and Happy! Smile, it looks good on YOU!

Signed, 

Happy to Be Me 

Just Me....

(No Spanx on or nuffin!! Look atcha girl)... 

Today was a long day. After minimal sleep this week, running around with my kids and running a business I kinda forgot to take care of me. 

Just when I think I'm doing ok, there's that voice in the back of my head that says, " Hey girl, take time for you". After getting my hair done today, I dropped my daughter and niece off at the mall( yes, tested them with 2 unsupervised mall hours and they did exceptionally well) took care of some business stuff and laid myself down. 

I needed it. There, on my bed Peace & Quiet!! Before I knew it, it was time to get up and get cute!! Lol

As most of you know, I've been working on me and keeping my weight manageable. As I was getting dressed tonight, I was well please with the woman who glanced back at me!! Here she is in ALL her cuteness.. 

Tonight my lovies, I challenge you to just be happy.. As I sit in the truck listening to the rain right now, I'm happy. I don't know what tomorrow will bring, I don't even know about the next 5mins but right now, I'm HAPPY!! 

Rest Well, 

Signed, 

Simply Cheneka 

Pretty Wings

I remember this just like it was yesterday. I was out walk/running and I saw this beautiful butterfly. "She" was down. I watched her for quite some time. It seemed as though she took a hard fall and was trying to get back in her groove. As I stood and watched her fight thru it, I thought of all the amazing women I know. Married, Single, Divorced, Lost, struggling, Abused, Hurt, Confused... I thought of each of you. 

So many times, the cares of the world weigh us down. We take on everyone's issues an we lose our way. 

As I watched "her", she stumbled a few times, even tried to spread her wings but it was premature. She wasn't fully ready to spread her wings. I still continued to " watch".. In a way, I was like the world. Passing judgment on her, somewhat waiting to see her fail again. And let's not front, we know there are people out here who despise our process. 

I digress; I go back to this point because it's so true. Many people knew I was going to fail when I relocated.  They just knew this " butterfly" was going to find her way back home... But where was home? Home will embrace you, push you and support you.  Home, I was in search of home. 

Before I knew it, I had spent a great deal of time watching the butterfly that I'd lost track. What as supposed to be a brisk walk/ run turned into a self examination moment! 

I got my life and continued on my way. But my eyes were still watching her... I got back into my groove and I glanced back to look once again. And this time, the beautiful butterfly finally was able to spread her wings. And hunny, she was beautiful!! 

Today's challenge is to spread your wings. The things of yesterday are there for a reason. Yes it hurt, yes we cried, yes we wanted to give up but you know what? It wasn't time to give up. You have to go through to appreciate the good. Today, appreciate the good. Open your arms and embrace all that's headed your way because when you least expect it, it's going to happen. In life, most things start off ugly. We have to pull back the layers to find the beauty. Today, find Your Beauty.. 

Signed,

My wings are Healed, let me Soar

I Spy with my little Eye....

Eyes Speak a Language too.... 

Have you ever looked into a set of eyes and saw a person' soul?
Have you looked and felt their pain?
Their joy?
Have you understood what they were saying before they could speak?

Eyes are beautiful, for each set is unique.
Their color, shape, fullness and sparkle.
They see the world thru their eyes and determine a heartfelt interpretation.

What are your eyes saying too and about You?
This morning as I looked into the mirror, my eyes looked at me and saw
Strength
Love
Peace.

My soul is free because if in nobody else's eyes... I know God sees me!

See and understand, I do NOT come to bring harm, I want to bring and share Love
And to help others experience something so Devine.

Oh MY beautiful eyes, I Thank You for seeing ME when I couldn't see ME!
You saw behind my hurts, looked thru my fears,
And helped me to find my future self and bring her to light.

What's a vision if it's only blurred?
What's a voice if it cannot be heard?

My eyes.....
 You see this Woman who once was a Young girl....
A Young girl who once had a dream
And a dream that is now no longer deterred because for once
I'm seeing ME....

I look with anticipation,
I look with excitement.
As I look to the hills it's become clear...

All eyes are on ME
And I must
finish Strong.....

Signed,
 I see you Girl

I'm Almost There....

Back in January, I completed my 1st vision board ever. I just knew it was going to be such a hard task completing everything on it. I was thinking how am I going to do this?? As March becomes last month, I look at my vision board everyday and I smile. A far greater percent of my board is complete and its still the beginning of the year. My board is the 1st thing I see in the AM and the last thing I see before bed( after kissing and tucking in my babies, praying and playing a few rounds of words with friends)

I'm starting to learn and believe,I'm GREAT & I can accomplish ANYTHING i put my mind too!!! I've learned the concept of applying myself and going after what I really want. The will power and strength is already in us, we just have to tap into it and go forth.

If we wait for people to support us, pat us on the back and motivate us; 9 times out of 10 its not going to happen. They are way more concerned with watching us fail vs succeeding.

My 1st vision board was what I perceived to be a Challenge. I wasn't sure how I was going to tackle each part. But, when I focused LESS, I completed MORE. Ultimately, it was a good challenge and I've learned a challenge is just an inside way of pushing ourselves to the limit.

Make this Day Stupendous.. Tap into your inner self and remind yourself... I'm Almost there~