Dr. Michelle Harris

04/13/2026

Hey family 💛

First, I just want to honor God. He continues to show Himself faithful in every detail, and I don’t take that for granted.

I’ve been in go mode for a while, and this week I’m choosing to pause.

Learning to practice what I preach. Rest is necessary.

Thank you to every woman who showed up to the PJ Day Party (as a time was had okay..lo)l, every volunteer who helped bring it to life, and a special thank you to Kia Luster at Purposed Tees and More for her assistance throughout the process and for the beautiful cup designs and tasty pretzels.

God is so amazing.

If you’ve been running nonstop, let this be your reminder that you can pause too.

Take care of yourself this week.

I’ll see you soon 💛

04/09/2026

Throwback to a version of me who was showing up, pouring out, and leading…

while running on empty.

I looked fine.

I sounded strong.

But I needed rest.

And here’s what I had to learn the hard way:

Just because you’re capable of carrying it…doesn’t mean you’re meant to carry it alone.

I thought being strong meant pushing through.

Saying yes.

Always showing up.

But strength without boundaries will drain you.

Especially when you’re used to being the one everyone depends on.

The lesson?

You can pour into others and still make space to be poured into.

You can be committed and still honor your capacity.

You can show up without losing yourself.

So if this feels familiar…

Pause.

Let this be your permission to stop saying “yes” out of obligation…and start saying “yes” from alignment.

04/08/2026

CLARITY is personal for me.

It came from a season where I was doing everything…but felt disconnected from myself.

I didn’t have clarity in my boundaries.

My direction.

Or even my identity outside of what I did for others.

That season forced me to stop…and find me again.

And if you’ve been showing up for everyone else but feel a little lost within yourself, this is your sign.

It’s time to reconnect.

You don’t have to lose yourself to lead, to succeed, or to serve.

04/04/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed serving with my Hey Sis along with An Image of Me sisters today for the clothing giveaway. It is a blessing to be a light in the community ✨️

04/02/2026

Sometimes saying no isn’t about rejecting others.

It’s about honoring yourself.

You can be kind and still have boundaries.

You can care and still choose rest.

“No” is a complete sentence.

And sometimes, it’s the most loving thing you can say for your own well-being.

04/01/2026

Let me show you what a real break actually looks like…

Because I know some of you saw that last post and thought,
“Okay… that’s me.” 👀

But let’s be honest…

A real break isn’t sitting at your desk still thinking, still planning, still carrying everything.

That’s not rest.

That’s just continuing the day… and sometimes we’ve convinced ourselves that pushing through is a matter of discipline.

But God never asked you to run on empty.

You weren’t created to keep pouring without ever being refilled.

A real break is simple.

You step away.
You pause.
You give your mind and your spirit room to breathe.

Even if it’s just for a few minutes.

Because rest isn’t a reward for finishing everything.

It’s part of how you’re sustained while you’re doing it.

So maybe today…

You don’t just eat.

You release the pressure.
You slow your thoughts.
You give yourself a real moment.

Not the rushed one.
Not the distracted one.

The real one.

Your mind, your body, and your spirit will thank you for it.

03/31/2026

“I’m ready for the new version of me…I just can’t stop replaying the old one.”

That’s the trap.

We ask God for new seasons, but keep revisiting old wounds.

Replaying what they did.
What we should’ve done.
What we wish had been different.

And without realizing it, we stay tied to what God already brought us out of.

Forgiveness isn’t pretending it didn’t hurt.

It’s trusting God enough to release what you can’t change.

And sometimes…the person you need to forgive is you.

For staying too long.
For missing what you didn’t know to see.

But hear this:

God is not holding your past against you.
So why are you?

You can’t walk into what He has next
while holding onto what He already healed.

Release it.

That’s not weakness.

That’s obedience.

Walk free today!

If this resonates, just comment “release.”

03/30/2026

Let me talk to my people for a second…

The ones who sit at their desk,
eat their lunch, and call it a “break.”

But you’re still answering emails.
Still thinking about everything that needs to get done.
Still carrying the weight of the day.

That’s not a break.

That’s just working… while eating.

And I get it.

You’re responsible.
You care.
You’ve got a lot to manage.

But your body can’t reset if your mind never pauses.

Even Jesus stepped away.

Not because He didn’t have more to do, but because He understood the need to pause.

So maybe today…

You don’t just eat.

You step away.
You breathe.
You give yourself a real moment.

Everything will still be there when you come back.
Take the break you actually need.

Not the rushed one.
Not the distracted one.

The real one.

Your mind and your body will thank you later.🙂

03/27/2026

This was an awesome event! If you are a first responder, please be sure to follow the PIERCE Foundation page for upcoming events!

The First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Summit in North Carolina gathered public safety professionals to discuss comprehensive wellness systems, emphasizing ongoing follow-up and shared responsibility.

03/26/2026

Just because you’re functioning well…
doesn’t mean you’re actually well.

You can keep going, keep producing, keep showing up and still be carrying more than you should.

Functioning hides a lot.

But eventually, what’s underneath will need your attention.

Pause.
Check in.
Be honest with yourself.

Protect your capacity.