To Know Me.... You'd know..

As I'm continuing on my 30day journey, different areas of my life are being healed.. I've always taken pride in who I am but I'm amazed at who I am becoming. I'm appreciating Cheneka. Sunday while in service, my Pastor, Bishop Murphy asked us to hug 3 people and to repeat a mini blessing/ prayer. 

As I hugged the people placed in my area, someone said to me, ( I'm

Somewhat paraphrasing)," Can you ever be serious"? In the moment I laughed it off but it has stuck with me up until this moment. And not because I was offended( by absolutely NO means) but because while I'm on my 30 day cleanse, I'm reminded of all the times I was always super serious. As I live in this moment, day to day one of my self given tasks has been to smile and appreciate life MORE. Yes, moments in our lives require different reactions but some moments are just what they are. Either a teachable moment or a lesson learned. 

Day to day while running my business, I encounter numerous parents( mainly single moms). As I've accepted that I've been placed in most of their lives as an outlet, I've also accepted that a smile and a gentle chuckle is a definite pick me up for some of these parents. 

We never know what a person is experiencing. Just last week I was a walking sac of tears but the gentle words and support from 2 great people, kept me going. They cracked jokes, shed light and ultimately reminded me that I was better than what I was experiencing at the moment. 

My Lovies, for others to know us and appreciate us, we have to remain truthful to ourselves. My challenge is that you'll be surrounded by amazing people who bring out the silly side of you. Life is more than a serious face and going to work everyday. Life is lessons, honesty and growth.  Chose to smile each day and show up as yourself. Not who others perceive you to be.  And in return, the world will have no choice but to accept who you truly are::: YOU!!

Signed, 

I'm her & Shes Me. 

An Equal Opportunity...

I recently experienced a 3 week journey, #21days that left me feeling:
Refreshed
Renewed
Refocused
and Rebuilt.
Have you ever experienced something that, although it was difficult some days, it left you appreciative at the end?
I'm learning and still growing. At 33, I know more than I did at 30 but not enough to say I know it all. I've learned enough to know that, my source of strength come from being tapped into a God that knows me better than I know me and who only wants me to succeed. I thought that, once I got to Atlanta, my journey would be complete and I would walk directly into GREATNESS. Don't misunderstand me, I have walked into better( got connected to an AWESOME church The dReam Center Church of Atlanta and AWESOME Pastors William and Danielle Murphy), which has turned into great but it's still not my GREATEST just yet. A three year process, that has taught me, that the 1st 3 quarters, you loose some and you win some but oh the 4th quarter( September 2 Remember), you take it all or go home.. And I've been taking it all. When situations are not working in your favor, YOU have the right to change the atmosphere and demand a shift on your behalf...

But, in the process, learn how to just SHUT UP... YES, we all have the right to share but when our sharing turns into other's way of belittling and laughing then it's no longer an equal opportunity for equal support..... We can't take everyone on the journey, we have to leave some people behind so when the empire is built, we can come back and get them.

I've grown to appreciate a few women placed in my circle. They each bring life to me but in a different way. I have 2 that I must talk to daily and I have others who I call on just when I need them the most!!!
While many have been placed to see what they can get from me, there are a few who really want to grow and mature with me.
If you surround yourself with sisters who think like you, there will be NO big I's and small you's...

There's equality for all. So, if you're crazy, find you some crazy"Certifiable" friends, if you're business minded search out business owners and if your road is leading you to go back to school, then register. We cannot always blame others for our failure and losses. You can only Blame you.
I have a 5 year plan that I will execute with or without someone pushing me. My #21 days has taught me that, God responds to the cry of the Worshipper and Grace and Favor are for me. There's Power in my voice and when I ask know that, God has enough equality to give to each of us... While man tries to validate, I look to GOD because the final YES and REWARD lies in HIM....

So, Baaaaay Bayyyyyyyy, know and understand I'm out here to Win It!!!

Signed,
2far2quit