Your Source Of Strength Is God

Knowing who you are and being confident in your vision is key when your purpose in life is bigger than you. I believe that my duty and calling In life is to be in service to others however it is not the easiest commitment to keep. Everyday there is new challenge and a new obstacle course that we take on with the right mindset and attitude. The challenge is more difficult when you are more focused on the end results instead of trusting or enjoying the process and applying the lessons. We must always be open to hoping for the best and expecting the unexpected, the people that we expect to be on a journey with us may not be ready to be there. For many of us this is the hardest part of the journey to accept our responsibility is to rely on God and set our hopes and expectations on Him. There will come a time when we have to let go of the things, people, and places that no longer serves us. The reality is the choices we make cannot be based on who will be happy or upset we must know when to decide what is more important to us. Our purpose is a gift from God we cannot deny our calling. God makes no mistakes and the more we choose to follow his lead the greater the journey.

In addition, would like to share that it is extremely important be present in every moment. The truth is sometimes we are so bent out of shape about the lack of support but truthfully that is the best form of support, we must be open to accept when someone is being true to their themselves. Although we all would love to have support there is nothing more dis appointing than to receive support with malicious intent behind them. The greatest support we will ever receive is God’s love and favor over our lives.  In the beginning of my journey I spent way too much time defending, explaining, and being offended by people that I placed unrealistic expectations on. Today I have learned to listen without internalizing what is being said, a lot of the times I was not understanding of the fact that people are going through a personal battle. In those dark moments to feel better projecting their insecurities and fears unto others is their outlet. The lack of support is one battle and you also have the entitlement battle to fight. There will be people that will never make a genuine effort to support you but will be very open to expecting a seat on the train. The question I had to ask myself was do I look for support because I feel like I am lacking what it takes to keep going, and is it worth the headache. I am glad to walk a mile alone in faith knowing that this is temporary and in due time God will provide me what I need and the kind of love and support I deserve.

Everything in God’s plan and timing is perfect, spend less time holding on, dwelling, and questioning what has already been ordained to happen. Invest your time in appreciating how God is always there when we need him most, not when we want him. Everything in life has a price and time is very valuable and expensive. Our vision is our own to create and live in purpose we have everything we need to succeed already within. Be your biggest fan, your greatest supporter, and inspiration, you matter and what you have to offer matters. Invest time in learning to understand who you are and ask yourself are you seeking support or validation, Remember we do not need the temporary satisfaction. What we have is a lifetime supply of blessings when we rely on God, give all of worries and burdens on to him and trust that they will be taken care of. I am happy to walk a mile alone in purpose and allow God to bless me in ways that no man has ever seen or heard of. I challenge you to affirm greatness daily by saying “ I am open to endless possibilities I know that I have all that I need and I am prepared to face all my challenges head on with confidence as I am committed to walking in faith and not by sight.

“Let God’s Promises Shine On Your Problems. ”

Condition Your Mind To What Is

The reality of what our life is, and what we believe it should be can sometimes become a conflict in the mind for most people. It is very difficult for many people to bend their minds to their conditions without surrendering to them. The life we were blessed with is a gift from God no matter how difficult our experiences may be at times, believe it or not there is much more to appreciate than we realize. Where you are planted does not limit one’s ability to grow the way, our perception is what limits our ability to grow. By becoming a victim to our circumstances, we give ourselves permission to accept less and settle for less than we are worth. The reality is we have the same twenty-four hours, and opportunities as the next person that appears to be more fortunate. It is not what you have or where you are that qualifies you for a successful life , it begins with self-worth .Do you believe that you are worthy of all that you desire , what are you willing to sacrifice , and how hard are you will to work to achieve it?  There are a few things that separates us and the will to win and determination is the power that only few taps into.

Have you ever really taken a moment to analyze nature and how it operates?   Trees are planted outdoor and some in forests, deserts, swamps you name it. Have you ever noticed how a tree, or a plant has the ability to grow in various environments?  A plant is destined to grow and thrive where their seeds are planted no matter what the conditions are. I believe that we all have that have the ability to grow where we are planted, I also believe that our circumstances should not be a pass to remain the same. A few days ago, my husband was sharing with me how ironic he thought it was that every time he left the shovel in the yard the plant would grow and wrap around the shovel. I found it very interesting and as a confirmation that we are able to make a way even in the darkest times when things seem impossible. Instead of questioning God, wasting time wishing and hoping for an easier or a better life pray and ask God for the strength to make the best with what you have. The truth is many people will spend their entire lives being a victim to their circumstances and pondering on the kind of life they should have. They begin to blame their lack of success in life on their less fortunate situation, when our way of thinking is limited our action to progress is limited.

In conclusion I want to encourage you all to start appreciating and loving the life that you have been blessed with.  Invest time In being creative with what you do have and focus only on making the best out of every experience. The things that we endure as we grow in life will be the most memorable and valuable to our future self.  Wherever you are today always remember that life is a journey it is a marathon, it is not about who can finish first it is all about who can endure it. Smile when you can, learn to laugh at your problems because one day they will be sweet memories that you will never forget. Pray about everything and remain in gratitude for all that God has blessed you with including the good times, the challenging moments, and the unexpected but very necessary experiences in your life. Life is simple, mysterious at times, and magical we have been blessed with purpose since the day of birth do not get distracted by the path you had to take to get there.

“You Were Planted On Good Soil
Bloom Where You Are Planted .”

Beautifully Flawed

“Once you have accepted your flaws there is nothing no one can use against you”, there is beauty in the things we identify with to be a flaw or a weakness.  The truth is many of us spend too much time-wasting time being our own worst enemy.  There Is an ongoing struggle that we all experience it varies from many different sources, pressure of society, friends, family, and sometimes in our career, to fit into the picture of what has been painted for us. Knowing who we are and loving everything about ourselves is one of the key steps to not being a victim of peer pressure and unrealistic expectations. Our flaws do not determine our value it is the opposite the things that we struggle with or see as a flaw is exactly what makes us unique. The one thing that I have learned and remain very present to is that we can do anything that we put our minds to even the things that we believe are challenge or impossible to obtain. The best way to overcome these challenges is to make a choice to not be afraid to strengthen your weaknesses. One day at a time we must be willing to dedicate time to practice, being patient with ourselves, and working to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. The areas that we feel less confident or see as a flaw when becomes challenging to engage in because it requires a level of discomfort that no one truly is ready for.

This is where learning to accept what God sends into our life weather, we understand them or not plays a huge part in our personal development through life. The challenge is not the flaws the challenge is in trusting the outcome when we are unsure of what God’s plans are for our life.  The more energy we put into believing the limiting thoughts about ourselves is the farther we are from a breakthrough. The goal for everyone should be centered around self-mastery and strengthen our weaknesses. I have met a lot of people that are very afraid of public speaking for many reasons, I was one of them too reason being I didn’t think I was good at it and I was afraid of failing at it. Today my business requires for me to speak to people daily weather it is via social media or in person the reality is I had to make a choice to work to overcome fear. I also had to recognize that I had a voice and I had something to say that heals and changes lives. I recognized that this was an area I felt week in, but I knew that it was the area of my life that would make a difference. I began to take baby steps doing short videos based on real life events sharing myself authentically, at first, I avoided listening to the audio after recording. The reason I did that was I knew that I was a very tough judge of my own work, I did not want to over think or criticize myself so much that I would take away from the message.  Today I am a lot more comfortable with speaking before people and I no longer have anxiety behind listening to my videos after recording.

“To Be Human Is To Be Beautifully Flawed”

In closing I want to remind everyone that it is not what people think of you that matters it is how you think and feel about yourself that matters. “it is not what you are called that matters it is what you answer to that makes a difference”. It is very important that we all grow to love and understand who we are and be open to accept the way God made us individually. The battle is not with society it is within, the thoughts we create and believe about ourselves is real. I challenge you to begin to admire yourself all of you internally and externally. Instead of running from challenges and being embarrassed by what we believe to be flaws, change your mind and shift your perspective to create a different picture one that is empowering to your life. The hardest part is changing your mindset once you are able to shift the way you think your actions begin to align. We are all created in the image of God that alone should mean so much more to us about who we are, who we are created to be. Everyday will be challenging every day we are tested, and for each test some may experience failing on the first attempt but always remember that does not define your worth and value you add in the world. Wake up rise up, and reclaim your time and know your worth, you are worth so much more than what you have been taught to accept.

Clear Minds, Pure Intentions ,And Consistency

Every day we are blessed with the gift of life it is another opportunity for us to make that day count and not waste a second of it on unimportant things. The more we are focused on our mission the more we are tested, the more disappointments we face and the easier giving up can seem. The Beauty about life is that we live to learn something new each day, we are not perfect, and it is okay to not have it all figured out. We must condition our minds to rise above negativity, remain confident even when others doubt you, cannot understand you or cannot support your vision you must keep your belief tank on full.  No one can want it more for us than we want it for ourselves, there are no handouts or short cuts to success, the only road to take is the road of taking a stand for yourself and committing to your mission. Dreams are for people sleeping create a clear vision for your life, meditate on it, commit all your   plans on to God and get to work. The race is not for the swift but for the sturdy once we begin to practice silencing all the noise around us, especially that little voice of self-doubt in our own minds we can be free and confident to begin to take massive action.

“Have A Clear Vision , Be consistent , Have Pure Intentions In Everything You Do.”

There are always moments when I am faced with circumstances that are out of my control it is natural to feel discouraged, fearful and doubtful I must constantly remind myself that this is a good thing and trust things are about to change for the better. As we approach our breakthrough to the next level in our lives there are new tests that we are required to pass. It is important that we are mindful of how our perspectives on the present challenge. Instead of seeing them as a problem take this a compliment that you are worthy of great things and trust that what you are facing God has already given you the strength to fight and pass the test. Anything in life that is worth having is worth working for and fighting for, it also requires a great a deal of patience. Consistency is the key to producing amazing results in all areas of our life.  Being committed one day and filled with excuses the next is not being consistent, it is impossible to claim that something is not working for you if there was no time or dedication being invested. today. God is always working with us for us we must gravitate more towards the spirit of I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST, and eliminate the spirit and the words I CANNOT from our vocabulary.

The moral to life is understanding that you are stronger than yesterday your past does not determine your future; being willing and confident that you can accomplish everything that you put your mind to. Use your words to self-motivate, speak life and be confident with your walk-in purpose. I do not have the mind of a quitter I am grateful for all that is present in my life with the intentions to mold me into the person I need to become for a new level. The cost of failing is too high, and I understand that in order to get where I want to be, I must get comfortable with being uncomfortable.  I will commit to showing up even when I am down, discouraged, or confused about my direction. I am confident that every day is designed for me to win at life, to push forward and create amazing things for my life. Continue to work and pray, praying and working nothing will happen before its time and not before we are ready. So, in the meantime I say let us continue to patiently grind keep our eyes on the prize, keep our minds clear and our intentions pure.

Live By Your Own Rules

“Live Your Life To The Fullest
On Your Terms ,Let Faith Be Your GPS.”

Are you happy with your life, are you content with the choices you have made to get where you are today? There was a point in my life where my soul purpose and intention in life was to make sure my mother would be proud of me and happy. What that looked like for me was me being very hard on myself, making sure that I never quitting on any of my commitments in life. I was not like that because it was what I wanted to do; I would do that because   I believed it was the right thing to do. I was always very fearful of what people might think about me and how disappointed my mother would be. I felt this until I was a twenty-one-year-old certified medical assistant working full time in the gastroenterology department. In the beginning I was excited about having a stable job, benefits, and good money so I thought. I was living from pay check to pay check and was very unhappy with the environment at work, That period in my life was when I learned that no matter how much benefits or raise you will never truly be paid your worth, and money cannot buy happiness or fix anything we are struggling with internally.  The moment in my life when I felt free and was truly happy was June 14,2016 when I decided that would be my last day at my job, it was the beginning of something new. When I made this decision at first, I was so terrified of what my mother would say. In that moment for the first time I decided I was ready to live for me, I had to ask myself “what does Shanett need, what makes Shanett happy? My happiness was my responsibility, I took a stand for the life and I believed that I deserved more.

 I will be the first to admit that working a job is easier than creating your own vision, but working on your dreams it is worth it all in the long run. I am not encouraging anyone to wake up and quit their jobs without a vision or a plan for the work they would have to put in. The desire to make my mother proud was still apart my plan the difference was only this time it would be on my terms and doing something I truly love that makes me happy was now my first priority. I shared to remind everyone reading today how important it is to live your life freely without compromising your happiness.  Are you unsure or afraid of living to create the life you desire because of how others will judge you? I want you to take a moment to close your eyes and  have a conversation with God first after I want you to look in the mirror and ask yourself what do you deserve? It is impossible to become successful and wealthy doing all the right things that meets everyone’s expectations. We only have one shot at life we never get to restart a day, we never get to be the same age twice. Our intentions when we rise each day should be centered around what can commit to that will add value to your life taking you closer to creating a life that you desire.

The journey will not be an easy, but it will be the most memorable moment in your life and will mean the most when you chose to embrace your own individual uniqueness. No one can live our lives for us we cannot afford to waste time living for anyone else. Everyone has been given their own mission and purpose in life it is up to us to take a stand for our life. Seek clarity in the choices you make that they are about your happiness and fulfillment and not about being accepted by the world around you. The peace and true joy that you desire begins with you, you are the only one that must live with the choices you made or did not make. Close your eyes breath, take a leap of faith and get to work your future and your happiness depends on it.  There will be setbacks there will be moments of feeling fearful and having doubt.  In those moments I encourage you to remember where you started from, how far you have come, and have good faith that greater is coming just hold on and keep pushing.