February is American Heart Month.

As many of you know, my mom was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure when I️ was in elementary school. It’s been apart of our daily routine for as long as I️ can remember. We’ve had many ups and downs on this journey – but we are all in together.

Therefore, I want to encourage you all to pay attention your heart health and your health PERIOD. It’s important to take care of yourself – mentally, spiritually, and physically. So I challenge you all today to make an active effort toward bettering your health – in whatever way you see fits you. You only have ONE body and ONE life. Take care of yourself and treat yourself right. And remember to always love yourself because you deserve to be loved. ❤️

We are all apart of something way bigger than ourselves. And as I reflected on my grandmother’s life and legacy, I couldn’t help but think of the legacy I want to leave behind. How do you want to be remembered? How do you want to impact those to come after you? Are you passing down generational wealth or generational curses?

Tune into our first A Word Wednesday Black History Edition & I promise you WON’T be disappointed.

“If you feel insignificant, you better think again
Better wake up because you’re part of something way bigger
You’re part of something way bigger
Not just a speck in the universe
Not just some words in a bible verse
You are the living word
Ahh, you’re part of something way bigger”
– Bigger by Beyonce

“Now who to blame, you to blame, me to blame?”
It’s one thing to take accountability for your actions but the weight of blame can be something serious. Take accountability for your role in situations and your life’s experiences and wipe the slate clean. Don’t let the weight of shame or guilt weigh you down forever. We all make mistakes. But acknowledging your shortcomings and being able to move forward are necessary in order to let go & grow.

Are situations bothering us because we’ve been blaming someone else for our actions and not taking accountability OR because we’ve been blaming ourselves and not moving forward?

Give yourself the same grace you give others and forgive yourself for all the things you’ve been blaming yourself for and haven’t gotten over.
And remember to love yourself, because YOU deserve to be loved!💋

“Today I decided to forgive you. Not because you apologized or because you acknowledged the pain that you caused me, but because my soul deserves peace.” – Unknown

Forgiveness is for YOU and not anyone else. Without forgiveness, the weight of hurt, pain, shame, grudges, and so much more can weigh you down and impact your behavior. We must forgive others and even ourselves in order to release this weight and thus, move forward.

I’m actively working to let go and forgive myself. It’s a process and I know it may be easier said than done but it can be done and MUST be done so you can continue on your journey without anything holding you back. Remember, you are not alone nor are you the only one dealing with something. But at what point are you able to release and move forward? Reflect on forgiveness today.
And remember to always love yourself because YOU deserve to be loved!💋

Happy New Year! 2021 is here and with the new year, what’s your focus?

Personally, I like to write down goals for the year – call them my New Years Resolutions if you will. 2020 opened my eyes and readjusted my focus.

This year, I am no longer living in the past BUT taking the lessons of my past in order to grow and move forward.

I hope you all are writing down goals, plans & visions for you to execute this year – writing it down helps hold yourself accountable. May this year be filled with blessings & opportunities for you. And remember to always love yourself because you deserve to be loved. 💋

Personally, I have trouble letting go. For me, letting go incites fear. Fear of the unknown and fear of change… However, as I grow older and continue to evolve, I understand that change is necessary and important, no matter how scary it may seem. Letting go is apart of that change.

Today’s A Word Wednesday is VERY special because it is my beautiful mother’s birthday! I am wishing her an amazing birthday today.

Because of her, I can.

Thank you for being a ray of light in this world. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. Thank you for being my forever bestfriend. Thank you for your protection and support. Thank you for the countless laughs and endless love. Thank you for being a survivor and warrior. The list goes on and on, but most importantly, I thank God for allowing you to be my mom.

Happy birthday beautiful! 🎈🎂🎁💗