Happy International women's day 2024!

 Good mawnin'!

Happy International women's day!

Today, I want to share the "Why" behind my consistent mode of celebration.

In truth, looking back on myself as a young girl, I DID have a vision of the woman I would become. I can still see "her" now and wonder where in the world did I see a representation of this calm, smiling woman in a long dress and headwrap and afro, surrounded by her homeschooled and tutored "international" children. Mother Teresa?

The women around me "had to" hustle. Rushing here and there, managing work and children and relationships... trying to keep up with her "youthfulness" and appearance, her health...oh, and her family too. Often using the phrase "good enough" when it came to herself, yet going all out for her family. Often burned out at the end of the day and then getting a blur of sleep before it was all expected of her again.

I wanted more. I wanted play and laughter...I felt I didn't get to "child" in the way I wanted to.

But when I saw the same pattern playing out for me as mom...something inside of me fought back.

I wanted that joy...that smile...that "calm" I later discovered as wisdom. And then one day John 10:10 in the bible stood out like bold print and has been with me ever since... "...life to the full".

What was missing was what the woman in MY vision held... fullness. She had the energy of a woman EMBRACING the joy of the fullness of HER life. 

Accepting it all...as it is plays a role in her getting to live the life she desired.

My successes in life that I celebrate are my own, and for some, may not be the measure of success they would choose. And that for me is the point.

I GET TO enjoy the fullness of my life, from where I am at NOW 

And so can YOU!

What do you enjoy about you and your life in THIS moment?

And, If you would like to know more, DM me "FULLNESS", and we can have a chat.

Enjoy being the wonder that is you today 

#thankyouGod #internationalwomensday #woman #inspiration
#gratitude #holdthevision #joyful #youdeservethebest #greaterstill #lifetothefull #love #success #fulfillment #divinelysupported #fullness

Evening walk with the boys

 

#March4th walk logged in! It was a close one. We were all caught up in being warm and cozy inside. It's 25 degrees warmer today!

How about you? Post your walk pics

Get it in! Walking challenge

 #March4th POST!

I walked! I set my stopwatch after getting this guy's breakfast going and walked loops...inside the house. Grabbed my phone, did some Duolingo, and 40 minutes later it was time to get ready and head out to the bus.

This little but CHILLY walk today is part of my connection time with him, and I notice the difference when I don't.

Let's see your walking selfies!

#joyinthejourney #getyourstepsin #walking #WalkingChallenge

What if I just stopped...? What more in life do I want?

 Good mawning!

What if I just stopped...?

This thought just came to me. After going through and seeing a friend or two who had made a substantial ripple in the lives of many step away from their business and practice....

And post about the latest reality show.

And then I had a bad taste in my mouth. Not in judgment of reality shows, but knowing... I am not "done" yet.

Maybe it's my "ego" talking... or maybe...

Because I feel I have watched enough TV in my life. Watching others have the adventures and travels. Cheering others on in their "successes" while going through the day to day drama of an unfulfilling job.

I've been in a space of feeling stopped, stuck, and unfulfilled in my life.

Part of it was my focus. Part of it was my environment and the expectations from those around me. And a part of it was... I didn't know where to start.

So I started with turning off the TV shows. I decided to watch my own life. It had enough drama/sitcom vibes going on to keep me entertained. I had a special cooking show I could participate in, cooking for specific dietary needs for me and my family. There was an "out in nature" show...with a family hiking and running through the mountains.

My life was enough! The fullness was already there. I had just taken my focus and appreciation off of it.

And when you can see your OWN fullness and wonder, more of it comes to light.

Stopping isn't a consideration. Evolving in your vision is. For me, my "stopping" will look like being out in nature, traveling, seeing my legacy being shared in the generations to come... living in my vision.

And for now, it's helping others to embrace and experience the fullness and wonder of their own lives.

Where are you at in your journey?

DM me or comment what is bringing you fullness right now.

#thankyouGod #lifetothefull #aweandwonder #realityshow #holdthevision #trusttheprocess #contribution #impact #legacy #ripple #inthemoment #greaterstill