03/09/2022
Hey fam, it's been a minute. But your Mental Health Life Coach is resurfacing.
This is Women's History Month and it is justly deserved! Prior to the celebration I was in such a storm. Have you ever felt like Dorothy in the Wizard of OZ where the house is swept away in the storm spinning around until it crash lands. We all know the story, but it was in my storm that when it all stopped I heard "Peace, Be still." You see there is a lot of things we are thankful for and celebrate the many achievements of women who are running businesses or holding it down in the home. But while we are busy updating or upgrading our mindsets and next moves, remember "Peace, be Still." So what does it mean?
For me it's a time to stop ripping and running and set an intention that I want for me. It's not a goal. A goal is the desired outcome you wish to attain further into the future. An intention is a chosen theme that allows you to create alignment in your life.
Some of us make New Year's resolutions/ commitments, or whatever your assigned meaning. I always called them commitiments. But, what I found, was that commitments are just as easily broken.
So, now my focus is what intention have I've set for myself, "Peace, Be Still" because this too shall pass.
I don't know how many of you, that after the parade and the confetti falls, will be aggressively goal driven, but out of alignment, in a state of (dis)ease.
Prior to the storm, I was out of alignment and therefore meeting goals became a dreaded task. If I keep it real, my measuring stick was how far was I behind the next person.
See, I was a slow starter. It took me 14 years to complete my BA but it never stopped my corporate career success, but I promised my grandmom I woud complete it. It was the best feeling ever! She cried and did a little dance with me with my cap and gown on. Priceless!
The reason I shared this was because I know things have to change to get to my "next." How about you? Keep working towards your goals but make sure they are aligned with your mental health and self care rituals. Meditate on that....***love u 4 real***