I’m beginning my day with joy and gratitude as I do every morning. Over the years, I’ve learned that Joy Grows with Gratitude. The more grateful I am, the more joyous I am.
God, thank You for waking me up this morning. For the rhythm of my heartbeat. For the ability to see, hear, breathe, walk, and think. These are things I often overlook because they happen so naturally. But I want You to know they’re not things I take for granted. I’m grateful to be here. Amen
What are you grateful for today?
Remember to start every morning with gratitude, and watch how your joy grows.♥️
Beautiful Blessings surround us every day. However, we often miss them because we’re so focused on future blessings. I encourage you to sit still and take in your surroundings. I promise you’ll find blessings you may be overlooking.
Just responded to a daily prompt asking when do we know when it’s time to unplug. I thought it was a great question for someone (me☺️) just returning from being unplugged for a month.
Y’all, unplugging was truly one of the best decisions I’d ever made. I’m still not back on social media yet. Not sure when I’ll return to those spaces. I’ve enjoyed being in the physical presence of others. I’ve even started talking on the phone and using FaceTime more. I used to be a text girl. I could text all day! Never wanted to talk. Lol. But now, life is a bit different. I like this space I’m in.☺️
Anyhoo… Here’s the response I shared from Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.
“Life is meant to be lived and experienced in the present moment physically, not virtually.” –Moi
Matriarch– a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state; specifically: a mother who is head and ruler of her family and descendants (Merriam-Webster)
This morning, I woke up with a new perspective about my role in life—I’m The Matriarch (pronounced dramatically and BOLDLY😂).
I knew the day would come when this would be my role, but I assumed it wouldn’t happen until I was much older. However, now that my mother is no longer here, I’m that person—the matriarch of our small but growing family. I’m the one my siblings look to in the absence of my mom. I’m the one my nieces and nephews see as the family head.
I am the Matriarch. Just trying to let it sink in.
Y’all, God has entrusted this family—my momma’s lineage—to me. Big Sister and Auntie Shaun/TT Suga Baby mean so much more, now. I’m not just the fun (crazy) sister and auntie. I’m so much more!
I guess I’ve been in this role for a while, but I hadn’t put much thought into it being an actual role. If that makes sense. It’s a role I can no longer take lightly. Now, I’m not planning on changing my personality because I don’t ever want to become too serious or boring, but I do need to be more mindful of what I say and do.
So…
What kind of legacy would I like to leave behind? What gems of wisdom will I pass on?
I would like to be known for my love for them, my love for life, and my love for humanity.
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