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Often we fear what we desire most. We put up roadblocks and challenges so we don't have to do the heavy lifting of healing and believing we are worthy of our heart's desires. 
 Sometimes our words are our worst enemy because we believe we aren't deserving. We think we're less than others. We stop short of our goals out of fear.

Let's stop this Today! 

We are capable of all we want in this world and more. Let's not waste another second feeding negativity, doubt, blame, shame, or guilt about what was. We are as powerful as the words we speak and the actions we do and it all begins with self-love.
 I've decided to keep my cup full. To seize every second of every day. I've decided that I'm worthy of love only I can give myself so I can receive everything I've prayed for with gratitude, confidence, and a testimony that's waiting to be shared. Won't you join me? We are the first inheritor of our love and we were born to shine.

Jesus is a miracle worker. Some miracles are great and some are small but all in all, they are blessed experiences. 
 I recently met my next guest and her life experiences soothed my soul. I believe the Lord works in multiples and sometimes those gifts come from other people's previous challenges and testimonies that they are compelled to share once they've cleared that hurdle. 
 Meet Chereka. Her story is one of God's love and the many blessings she's received through her artistry and her children.
 I hope some of Chereka's beautiful candor and praise in all the moments God showed up in her life bless your soul and remind you that there’s no time like the present.

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You house beautiful things. You carry with you all that you need to survive and thrive in this world. It's right at your center, at your core, because you are specially made.
 By definition, that means that you are distinguished, set apart from, or excelling others of its kind, designed or reserved for a particular purpose, not usual or commonplace.  There is only one of you. You were created on purpose just as you are to gift this world through your authenticity, your presence, and your truth. So whenever you forget who you are or allow the world to make you feel inadequate, stop and take a look in the mirror. Remind yourself of the gifts you carry and continue on. Time waits for no man so make sure you don't waste yours neglecting and negating your worth.

It's important to be aware of your surroundings, and to see people, not just with your eyes but with your heart. I met my next guest in line on a lazy Sunday at a healthy fast-food chain. One conversation sparked intrigue and God's intentional plan.
 
 In today's episode, you'll meet Siwatu Sanders. He's a design engineer with a passion for entrepreneurship.  Siwatu feeds his creative side that longs for increased knowledge all while helping others achieve their goals.   He comes from a great lineage and offers us words of wisdom to live and thrive by.
 
 I hope this episode helps you explore your desires and reminds you that you are below in every room you enter.

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Life has a way of placing people in our lives who will have a lasting effect on our hearts and actions. In college, I met this beautiful woman who wasn't afraid of her voice or what people thought of her. I watched her share openly and honestly, something that I was too afraid to do, and it stuck with me. She motivated me to be just as free. Today, I get to share her with you.
 
 Meet Allonya Payne. She's an actor, writer, published author, and mother to a beautiful son. Allonya is a doer, a vision board creator, and a manifestor of her dreams. 
 I hope you walk away feeling inspired to do the things that scare you, change the things that you can change, and love fully.

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Books:

Love Choices (Short Stories of Dialogue)

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Adoration Anguish Arousal: Book of Poetry

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Giving is one of the best feelings in the world. When you give to others, God gives to you. It’s beyond material.  A hug, a compliment, a prayer or your time can go a mighty long day. The beauty of giving is that it sets us up to receive. It shows us our power and reminds us of the Lords. There have been many days that the Lord has placed it on my heart to give. Our obedience is appreciated by our God and it’s rewarded. So the next time you feel the desire to give, do. It's a sure sign that your blessings are just around the bend.

Trials and challenges can create scares we love to hide but transparency is more beautiful than we give it credit. Our ability to show up for ourselves is very powerful if we utilize it with love and present energy. Life wasn't meant to be only hard or happy, it's meant to be experienced fully. As you travel through your journey of self-discovery, love, hardship, grace, and mercy, remember to take a break when needed and reset, recalibrate, and release. Once you've taken care of yourself, get back up and push through. What you desire is closer than you realize.

Life is all the things.  It's beautiful pain, it's sunny days and torrential rain storms.  It's easy walks and windy days. It's a beautiful day at the beach and a monsoon within minutes.
In the mist of every change and shift, remember to dance your way through it.
I've been in a season of growth, loss and transition.  There are moments when the bed is my safehaven and other times when I run to the sunshine. Through it all, find your silver lining. Trust that all emotions are temporary and greater is to come.  We have to power to shift our perspective to something that better serves us. This life is full of turbulence and harsh conditions. It's also full of beautiful memories and breathtaking views. While you're feeling all the feels and walking your own personal journey, don't forget to dance through your darkest day. You never know what you're capable of until you do. 

Sometimes we require others to show up in our lives in ways we don't show up for ourselves. We expect them to fill our voids and the places we lack. We hold them accountable for our emotions and the trajectory of our day. The truth is that's a battle no one can win because they aren't responsible for your happiness, growth, or acceptance, you are.
 I'm learning that man is not my source and anything that I'm missing on my journey of life will find me while I do the work. I'm realizing that I get to show myself how I desire to be treated. That's my job. It's my job to heal, love, and care for me. I teach people how to treat me by how I treat myself. If I speak negatively to myself, then I'm allowing other people to do the same, but if I show up with a heart of love and kindness, positivity and grace for myself, then the people around me will too and  I trust that anyone who doesn't, will have served their purpose in my life. How we show up for ourselves dictates how others show up for us. Remember, it is our job to be what we need while we trust the Lord to lead us toward our greatness because there is only one you and that in itself is the biggest flex.

Death has a way of showing us the present, the now, the gift of today. The loss of my dear friend Crystal has forever changed me. It's made me more alive and in the moment. I'm more aware of the time I have currently and confident in my decisions that best serve me. I'm focused like never before because I realize just how precious life is.
 I challenge you to allow this moment right now to catapult you closer to your goals, your dreams, and your desires. Feed your positive thoughts and starve anything that tells you otherwise because there is no time like the present...It's actually the only time we have, so seize this moment and live in the essence of who God made you to be and that's unstoppable.