I cannot say it enough, I love my Facebook memories. I love how God sends just what I need when I need it. He continuously feeds my soul. Here is another Facebook memory from another one of my accounts (I have quite a few).
Facebook Memory: December 6, 2021
After reading Will Smith’s memoir, I truly believe anything’s possible. Much too often we allow others to define what our success should look like. But success is personal and should only be defined by us. In chapter 20, Will’s therapist asks him a few questions –
“Who are you?” “What do you truly want?” “What are your deepest values and authentic goals?”
Deep, right?!
Listen, align your sacrifices and discipline with what you TRULY want and it will happen.✨
Sacrifice and Discipline
I noticed that I used the term, “align.” Been seeing “alignment” everywhere lately. Whatever I do from here on out has to be aligned with my purpose, aspirations, and dreams.
I hear You, God. I hear You.
I know I cannot be the only one who needs these messages. Listen, as He speaks to me and advises me to share, I will continue to do so.
Just wanted to share what I am feeling in this present moment.
I am feeling a bit:
Anxious.
Scared.
Excited.
Hopeful.
Empowered.
I feel like I am finally coming into my purpose and becoming the woman God created me to be.
If you have been following me for some time, you know that I resigned from my job almost three years ago without any real plan in place. The first big opportunity I thought I had fell through within weeks after I resigned. This left me at ground zero trying to regroup and figure things out. Well, I am still trying to figure things out. When I tell you this has been some journey! I have had so many more losses than wins. Most of the time I feel like I am all over the place and it is mostly because nothing has seemed to work out as I envisioned. It has finally dawned on me that I have been operating as an employee and not the CEO. I have not really put myself out there because putting myself out there opens up a whole world that I have tried to avoid. Life was good when I could attach my name to some other organization. Now, the only name is my own.
Y’all, every day life becomes more and more interesting. Welcome to my world!
Here is a friendly reminder that you must keep going. Listen, you have come too far and been through too much to give up now. As my fav said a year ago, focus on one step at a time.
Facebook Memory: December 6, 2022
Gotta keep going!♥️
I don’t know about you but I can hear Mary Mary singing, “Can’t Give Up Now.”
The saying goes, “When praises go up, blessings come down.” Yessss!
I know you felt that because I sure did. Listen, I’m sending up praises as I write, not only for myself, but for everyone connected to me, including YOU. Yes, praises are going up for you!♥️
I got you covered.
Keep those praises going! You never know who you are blessing.
Here are two more Facebook memories I wanted to share before this day ended. They are my annual reminders that where I am today is not where I am meant to stay. As long as I am breathing, there will always be more to my story.
Facebook Memory: December 4, 2019
Good Morning! Here’s today’s social media find. I’m in tears, y’all. This was three years ago during one of my lowest moments, and a few days before my car accident. Whew! It was posts like this that kept me going. When I couldn’t see my way, I would always find words of encouragement through social media. I’m so grateful I made it through those tough times. I’m here. I’m still standing. What was meant to break me, didn’t work.💃🏽
Originally shared on December 4, 2016
Facebook Memory: December 4, 2020
Blessed. Humbled. Grateful.
I entered 2020 without any expectations. I was tired of expecting things to happen only to be disappointed at the end of the year. This year I decided to allow God to lead. What I discovered is when He leads, AMAZING things happen!
I’m so grateful to be a contributing author in the Finally Free anthology. I’m so thankful for my Finally Free family. I have always believed in divine connections. I know God has placed me where I am at this specific moment in time, with this group of authors, for a specific purpose. For His purpose. He’s so intentional, y’all! It didn’t happen two or three years ago when I thought I was ready. It happened now, in the midst of a pandemic! HOW AWESOME!! He just amazes me! Y’all, I’m so thankful I allowed God to lead.
What a difference a year makes. My brother had just passed away in October 2019, and I was in a funk. I was disappointed, heartbroken, and felt hopeless. I really didn’t want to see or hear anything about expecting great things in the new year. Then, 2020 came and flipped everyone’s life upside down. By the time I was asked to do the anthology, I was just happy to feel normal again. Y’all, God is so good.He knew exactly what I needed to keep me going.
As I mentioned in my previous post, life never really happens as we envision it to; however, it always happens according to God’s plan and in our favor. This year I am without my mom. To be honest, everything feels like déjà vu. However, unlike four years ago, I am going into 2024 expecting great things to happen.
Nothing ever seems to happen the way we envisioned. However, it always happens according to God’s plan. And…His plan is always best. Always!
Today, I encourage you to trust God’s plan. No matter what things look like, what you are sick and tired of going through, or how long it takes, trust God’s plan. He sees things that you don’t. He knows what lies ahead. His process is to make sure you are equipped to handle whatever comes next. Be patient and continue following His lead. I promise you everything will work out in your favor. Trust Him.
Believe me, God knows what He’s doing. He sees all and knows all. Trust Him.
On another note, about my daughter’s reaction to the news about her single.
Y’all, she had no clue. She was not expecting it to reach 100,000 so soon. She knew she was close (I told her when it was around 99K views—last week!). She told me she needed time to process the fact that people are actually streaming her music. And of course she’s not going to share it and I respect her decision. However, as a proud mom, I think it’s pretty cool! Just imagine your voice reaching so many people (even though some are probably repeats, but still). Yeah…that’s pretty cool.
Y’all, we are all connected some way or another.How cool is that!
Okay…I’m about to be SOOOO EXTRA in a few hours. When I tell you my Facebook memories are ALWAYS on point and on time! Listen, I cannot make this stuff up!!!
So here’s my memory from two years ago. Afterwards, I’ll tell you why it is so significant.
Facebook Memory: December 4, 2021
For those who don’t have TikTok.🤪
Exciting things are happening!! Y’all know I don’t do videos, but I’m soooo proud of Ki. Most of the time we only see the finish product. Rarely do we see what happens behind the scenes. This has been years in the making. She’s been singing since she was a toddler. So her debut single is a pretty big deal. Yep.. it’s BIG!
As I said, my Facebook memories are ALWAYS on time!!! My daughter doesn’t know it yet, but one of her singles, BODY, just hit 100K views on YouTube!!! She never checks it but I do from time to time, especially since she has been so close, and yesterday she was soooo close. Today she has 100K+ views. I am SO PROUD of her!!!! Can’t wait until she wakes up so I can SCREAM!!!🗣️
CONGRATULATIONS KI!!!🎉🪩🎉🌟🎉
Here’s her song, BODY. It was produced by her boyfriend who is now her fiancé. What a year! I’ll let y’all know how she reacts. She rarely posts anything on social media. She has a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, master’s in Journalism, and works for a marketing firm, but rarely promotes her work. I don’t get it, but she does and I respect that. However, TODAY…we’re going to celebrate her accomplishment and I am going to celebrate her with the world (my little set of friends and followers–laughing). That’s my baby and I am so proud of her.
I almost forgot about my second post for today. Went searching for inspiration and found the excerpt below in my journal entry. Thought it went perfectly with the past two posts.
Journal Entry: December 3, 2019.
Just watched a TEDx talk by Ashanti Johnson, “The Power of Visualization.” You have to see your vision before you start living in it. First, clarify what you want. Then, clarify the energy you place around it. No negative energy. Finally, see yourself there. See yourself in that space.
Honestly, I do not remember this specific TEDx talk. I guess this is my cue to rewatch it.
This memory is the perfect follow up to how Beyoncé’s film left me feeling last night. Y’all, I can’t even make this stuff up. Who knew my next memory and message (why do I hear DJ Khaled saying, “God did!”—hilarious) was going to be a reminder that I was created for greatness. Not in an egotistical way, but in a way where I have to stop playing small. It is absolutely imperative that I use every God given talent I have to fulfill my purpose—to fulfill His purpose. I keep telling y’all Year50 is different. It’s so different that sometimes it frightens me. I said I wanted the next 50+ years to be completely different and Voila! it is so.
Facebook Memory: December 3, 2022
Sometimes you have to remind yourself that you were created for greatness. Nothing but greatness follows you. Remember, YOU ARE God’s child!♥️
God’s child. Divinely made. ONE of one.
Praying you have a wonderful day. Remember, YOU were created for greatness. Stop shying away from your calling.
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