#spiritual growth for black women

[inherpower]

Gratitude

How often do you just stop and reflect on the things that you are grateful for? I know it may seem insignificant to do but there's nothing small about being grateful.

[ehyehyhwhh]

A LOT CAN HAPPEN IN A MONTH. TRUST GOD.

[gent-illmatic]

The law of assumption

is a positive thinking technique that states that what you assume to be true becomes your reality. It suggests that your thoughts shape your reality, and that you can manifest anything by thinking and feeling as if you already have it. 

•Affirmations: Craft affirmations

•Repetition: Repeat positive affirmations

•Visualization: Visualize your achievements

•Start positively: Start each day with a positive assumption

•Self-care: Treat yourself with kindness and love, and give yourself what you want from others

•Meditation: Meditate every day or night

•Avoid negativity: Avoid gossip and television, and listen to music that makes you happy 

[exquisiteelifee]

Traits of a high value woman

1. She loves and respects herself

2. She embraces her femininity

3. She knows her worth

4. She’s sexually confident

5. She’s happy on her own

6. She has strong self esteem

7. She’s self sufficient

8. She has her own life

9. She has high standards

10. She’s kind

11. She’s emotionally intelligent and stable

12. She’s committed to personal growth

13. She knows how to set healthy boundaries

14. She's self aware

15. She knows how to keep her expectations in check

16. She takes care of herself

17. She embraces her vulnerability

18. She's comfortable expressing herself

19. She doesn't chase men

20. She understands her purpose in life

21. She dresses well

22. She’s educated

23. She gets money

[ilovemyselfluvs]

[spookysalem13]

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I will continue to rise no matter how many times I fall ✨️, I will always get back up after every hit I take. It may take me a moment to shake it off, but you can ensure I will always dig myself out every time, I will always stand back up after every fight, I will never back down and I will never give up. Like the resilient goddess that I am.

[cocoabuttavasa]

Aché! ♾️

[moonhedgegarden]

I can grow

I can grow

I can grow

[divine-mystic-princess]

[certifiedbitch777]

The Concept of Intention

Entry Date: 2/12/2024 2:52pm

Today is Monday, and I'm supposed to be working right now, but everything in my body was fighting me from doing so. I did what I thought was best and called out, and god, am I glad.

I hate my job. I hate corporate culture, but I'm stuck here since this is the only thing that allows me to pay my bills. I would love to just write for a living. I don't care if it's to be an author, creative writer for a magazine, songwriter, or poet - I want any and all of it. It brings me peace.

These past days of trying to break bad habits and being consistent have made me deeply introspect. All I've been pondering is my purpose and what I want my life to look like, and I just end up back in the same spot. 

I want the freedom to express myself. I want the ability to carve out my own daily schedule and to follow the beat of my own drum. I want to be authentic. I want to be happy.

I just want to be happy.

In the world that we currently live in, it almost seems as if those in power are doing their best to prevent this from happening, but it's all I crave. I do my best to find joy in the little things, but it's just not in my nature to settle for crumbs when I know I can and deserve much more.

Over the past 5 years, what I wanted to do and be in life has changed dramatically. I honestly feel like I choose and hyper-focus on a vocation every 2 to 3 months. If I'm being honest, in each sprint, whichever career path I chose was never due to my genuine interest in them. It was all due to social, family, and financial expectations and pressure. 

My interest in all things linked to healthcare and technology was due to my family saying that it would be a reliable source of income. 'There will always be jobs for nurses or cybersecurity.' 'It would be a steady flow of income.' Obviously, my studying in those things lasted only a short time. My reason for indulging in it wasn't sustainable.

I also majored in Psychology for about 2 semesters in college. I actually really love the concept of psychology. The complexity of the human psyche completely fascinates. As much as I loved taking classes on it, I eventually dropped out of college due to my school requiring my broke ass to pay out of pocket because I failed 1 class :|. I was devastated, but a part of me always knew I wouldn't stick with it for long since school was never for me despite my academic success in my younger years. For background, I dropped out in 10th grade and got my GED shortly after my 18th birthday without studying :).

Between all of this exploring, I worked in various retail and warehouse jobs. Honestly, I quit those jobs at the drop of a hat because the pay would never match the stress. One thing I did enjoy was the amount of free time I had. The schedule was flexible, and I could get a lot done in a day or week since I sometimes did double shifts to have more days off. As much as the scheduling for the job was compatible with my dream life, the pay and terrible benefits nowhere near offset the latter.

Last but not least, I currently work at a top corporate company. I got in due to an apprenticeship, and they offered me a full-time offer. I will forever be grateful for that, as I was sure I would be fucked as both a high school and college dropout. They've provided me with stability I could only dream of, along with excellent benefits. However, what makes me not willing to settle for this is the lack of work-life balance I have. I work at least 6 days a week and over 12 hours most days. I have no life, happiness, or drive for anything anymore. It's as if I had to sell and exchange my soul for this life. And now I live the life of a corporate zombie with my world being filled with black and white instead of vibrant colors.

Why am I giving all this context of all my different career changes? Because I was never genuinely intentional with each path I explored. As a result, nothing worked out the way I thought it would. 

I've been applying to random jobs with mid to high salaries for over 2 years now, and I've gotten a rejection for every single one. Although that could be a result of how terrible the job market is, the way I view it, it didn't work out for a reason. It wasn't meant for me, and I only applied to them for superficial reasons, not because I was genuinely interested in them.

I want to be more intentional in everything I do in this life. Whether it's the food I eat, how I present myself, my morals and values, or even the line of work I want to pursue. I want to be the best version of me and only me. 

This is why I want to write for a living. It's been a common denominator in my life since I was as young as 5. I've always loved writing. Whether it was storytelling, music, or even something as simple as journaling, I felt aligned with what I was supposed to be doing. Even when I am blogging to absolutely nobody, I feel happy. I feel fulfilled spreading my truth no matter how ugly or beautiful.

The concept of intentional living was spoken about long before my mother was born. I thought I was doing so, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I challenge and hope that anyone who comes across this post begins the journey of self that will lead to a life of fulfillment.

[inherpower]

Boundaries

Understanding what your boundaries are and how they can enhance your relationships (most importantly the relationship with yourself) is a key component of self care and self love.

[ehyehyhwhh]

be the girl who got away and got her life together

[ebonyseuphoriatarot]

[exquisiteelifee]

Heal. Your mom may never apologize to you, because she has conditioned herself to believe that she did right by you. She hasn't healed. HEAL. Your father may never apologize to you, because he can only see what he's done right. He hasn't healed.HEAL. Your family members may never apologize to you, because toxicity is what they were raised on. They haven't healed. HEAL. That "friend" may never apologize to you, because he/she isn't sorry. He/she hasn't healed. HEAL. If/when they reach their healing, they may seek your forgiveness. Until then show yourself some grace and compassion. Be so healed that it won't even matter. Heal for you. You owe it to yourself.🫡♥️

[ilovemyselfluvs]

[bravestarfish]

"Of ?" Original Poem by Rockett Stone-Burton

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