My Heart is Full

My heart is full.. Today my organization served our 4th annual Food& Blanket Drive here in Atlanta. 

What could've turned horribly bad actually turned out to be a blessing in disquise.  We arrived at our normal location ready to serve and was greeted by this officer, who proceeded with kicking us out and calling re-enforcements. 

There were women in the lot with their children in need of a meal. We quickly stepped into plan B. In the process, a gentlemen started directing us towards Renissance Park where others were already giving. 

We were soon greeted by men of Omega Psi Phi and Alpha Phi Alpha who helped us to get set up. We were able to distribute blankets and toiletries. As we served, I had to take a moment to myself because as a single mom raising my children alone, my heart went out to the pregnant women and children who were in the park. 

While I'm fortunate to have my own business and provide for them, the harsh reality remains that some people are less fortunate. I'm grateful that my bills are paid, we have a roof over our heads and I'm able to sometimes not only provide what they need but what they want. This week, I challenged myself & my readers with a Happy Challenge. Mid week I realized, I'm capable of being happy every single day.  And I WILL!! 

Being of service to the men, women and children of Atlanta who are displaced is my charge. Every year the goal is that we serve more, provide more and give more. This year we exceeded with serving over 200 plus people.  As always, they reminded us to NOT feel sorry for them. They were filled with gratitude and in their own way they gave back to us. As tough as I would like to believe I am, this year the tears fell harder than ever. 

I'm always reminded of this gospel song sung by the great Walter Hawkins, " could've been me, outdoors with no food, no clothes. All left alone without a friend or just another number with a tragic end. But you didn't see fit, to let none of those things be and everyday by your power, YOU keep blessing me. Thank YOU Lord for all you've done for me"... 

Today, I'm thankful.. 

Signed, 

My Heart is Full

Women Who Network, LLC we did it again. Each year will get better and better.. 

Everyday Happy.. Just because...

My 5days of Happy Challenge has been a blessing to my life. Every single day I woke up with a grateful heart. I prayed and promised not to let anyone or anything disturb my happy place. 

It's been amazing to appreciate every minute of the day knowing the next isn't promised. I've accomplished so many things this week all because I decided I just want to be happy and accomplished. Now that I know and understand I control my happy, it has given me the confidence to speak into every area of my life that I need to change. 

There are so many things on the horizon for 2016 and they all include my Happy... 

What's your happy? What did the challenge do for you on this week? 

I know for sure I've looked at every area of my life through happy lens on this week. Don't get me wrong, everyday won't be peachy and some days may seem harder than others but I'm determined to see the happy. I'm no longer have  interest in being around Debbie Downers, I refuse to let your miserable life dictate my happy life. 

Today my Lovies, push yourself to continue seeing the happy in each and everyday. Thank God for your OWN life. Thank him for all he's doing and all he's going to do. You have the power within to achieve all that you've set out to accomplish. I dare you to do it with a smile 2, I certainly plan too!! 

Signed, 

Forever Happy!!! 

Hey You..

I absolutely enjoy complimenting others. I'm a Northerner, compliments weren't always easy to come by without it being followed by something slick. Now that I've migrated South ( 6 years strong of this Peach Life), I find it so much easier to compliment others. I will tell another woman she looks beautiful in a heart beat. No shame in inquiring about her outfit either! Lol I mean, if it were an exclusive I wouldn't see it posted on every IG Boutique.. Lol 

Compliments are good and for some people, they are needed. I've never been one to suffer from low self esteem but I have sistergirls who have and do. It breaks my heart because I find strength, beauty and love in each of them. 

When we learn to lift others us, it strengthen us as individuals. How you ask? Every single morning I stand in the mirror and I look at myself. I look at my nose that I used to hate. I've now come to embrace it because it's me. I look at the freckles now more visible than ever, I count the greys too. It's all apart of me. 

When I talk to ppl who are always complaining, I try my best to not feed into it but direct their attention to something positive about them. Sometimes it's a hard task but it's more draining to participate in a pity party. 

We all have moments of weakness. We're human, it's expected. But our daily goals should be to rise above anyone or anything that makes us feel inferior or weak. 

Today my Lovies, compliment someone! Better yet, compliment yourself. Have No shame in it either. Own your beauty and help someone else appreciate theirs. Be the added salt to the world, that is our charge right? Add taste to the tasteless?!! Ahhhh, #CatchIt!! 

Make it Great y'all, I just did because each of you reading today are beautiful inside and out.. And here's a squeeze just for you!! 

Signed, 

Lover of People, simply Cheneka!!