Talks With Nette

Many people do not check-in with themselves until their cup is empty. If you keep putting others first, you’ll soon find that you don’t have anything left to give them. Sometimes looking after yourself is the best gift you can give to others. So, what are you waiting for? Fill your cup and keep it full by practicing daily self-care.

Come join us as we talk about Pride Month, NBA Finals, things happening in Chicago, Shaunie shares her coming out story. Takeaways: Live In Your Truth, Don’t let no one try to tell you who to love.

Waiting on God might seems hard at times, but while you’re in your waiting just know that God hasn’t forgot about you. Not because we are trying to avoid the pain but during our pain, we still acknowledged that God was in it with us and that we trust him with the outcome.

‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4‬:‭9‬-‭12‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”

‭‭ Takeaways:

You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate your mental health on your own. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there’s strength in trusted friendships. While other people may not fully understand what you’re going through, they can be a valuable resource. Here are a few good qualities to look for in a trusted friend:

Someone who listens.

Someone who encourages you.

Someone who sticks with you through anything.

Takeaways: Pray, Face Uncomfortable truths head on, Write in a journal, connect with people you love and trust, be active, spend time outside, get some rest, eat well, practice forgiveness, listen to music, do something creative, practice gratitude everyday, pay attention to and redirect your thoughts, clear up your schedule. Once you lean in and pay attention to the root cause of your anxiety, you can begin to make deep, lasting changes for healing. Please go all in on this. You are worth being well.

19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.

20 He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.

21 Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.

22 The Lord redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

-Psalm 34:19-22. Takeaways: We may have to suffer physically, but in the midst of that suffering God is accomplishing eternal good in us resulting in our deliverance. The hope of Psalm 34 is not that we will never have to face difficult days or tremendous afflictions. The hope of Psalm 34 is that we can have confidence on the last day; confidence that we will be delivered from every affliction never to face suffering again.

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

The roots of self-sabotaging behaviours can run deep, but there are many ways to catch your enemy in its tracks and learn to stop beating yourself up. Takeaways: Let Things Go, Get To Know Your Inner Critic, Just Do It, Know When To Stop, Take Time To Play, Trust Your Gut.

SPEAK UP!! Never let fear causes you not want to speak up for what is right. We need people who are willing to speak up give us a bigger perspective than our circumstances.

Join me as I reminisce about my Grandmother Robinson. She was a praying woman, a amazing mother, loving Grandmother, awesome friend, and great daughter. Loving and missing her so much. Her memory will forever live on. Syveria Robinson September 21, 1926-August 20, 1998.