By: Adelai Brown
In light of a recent death that took place in my life—I lost a mother figure last week—I’m pressed with the question, “Am I really living?” There is a daily pressing that we experience—get the children together, pay the bills, take care of your sweetheart—that constantly calls for us to cater to others. You may want to make sure that your man is taken care of and that your children succeed, but how often do you truly take care of yourself and invest in your dreams?
Did you know that you were created with a purpose? You’re a destiny to be fulfilled. There can be no more placing your dreams on the back burner to put heat on the dreams of others. Yes, you’re a nurturer, but you need to nurture yourself. Gone are the days of self-sabotage (let’s call it what it is). You know, always going the extra mile for others with nothing in return or talking yourself out of having a good time because you don’t have anything to wear. Self-sabotage shows up in many subtle ways.
My “other” mom passed away at a young age, only 56 years old. I asked myself the question, “How far have I gotten playing small?” How about you? Are you giving your life ALL that you have, or do your excuses outweigh your expenditures?
Your heart is calling out. It wants to express itself. It’s been frozen in a box for far too long. Paint the canvas of your life with joy and excitement, in colors foreign to the human eye. How do you do it? Dig within and ask yourself what you are passionate about. Embrace those passions and take action, continued action, and watch your life begin to radiate and blossom.
I’m telling you: Your time is limited. You don’t have as much of it as you think. I’m not saying this to scare you but rather to encourage you. Be strategic with your affairs. Acknowledge the areas of your life that need nurturing, and love on yourself as you do your work. Trust the process, the process to living your best life ever, and anchor yourself in your vision. You don’t have time to just exist. Your life is of the essence. You can love on others, of course you can, but you must FIRST love on yourself.
Be Blessed!
Adelai Brown, Heart Coach
Adelai Brown, founder of Be Blessed Daily, is an Inspirational Breakthrough Strategist, coach, author, mentor and speaker. Being a wife and mother, she values family and puts extreme emphasis on experiencing healthy relationships and abundant living daily, in every area of life. Be Blessed Daily, her personal and professional development company, founded in 2006 with a single text message is on a mission to inspire and empower women and girls. For more about Adelai, her book, her various programs such as: Heart Talk, Shine Time or Get Anchored visit her website at: www.beblesseddaily.com. Email info@beblesseddaily.com