I was having a chat with one of my dear friends Tomaisha last night. She is an amazing woman that I admire. She is fearless and confident. She has worked every job that I have ever dreamed of and I think I have reminded her of this a few times. Anyway, I was telling her about where I want to be this year. You see I do not necessarily subscribe to the New Year New Me idea but I do think that 2020 has evoked that idea in all of us whether we want to admit it or not. It forced us to strive for more. I told her in that conversation, that I am so over being average and ordinary. I know I was created for something big and I am ready to attain that. My example was Oprah. When I think of self-made female billionaire, I think Oprah Winfrey and I could go on to list so many more, but I like Oprah. So, you see that association. I want one of those. I want to be a beacon of hope to women who have so many dreams that they have not yet realized because life happened. I want them to know, yes, life does happen, but that is not the full stop.
You are winning in your life each and everyday just by showing up and being present for yourself and your family. Of course sharing with all of us is a huge win as well.
I have been selecting a word each year for the last 4 years. This year 4 words were placed on my heart: Lessons, Connections, Love, and Creation. Enjoying exploring and applying each to everyday life.
Thank you.
Your selection of words is very powerful. I identified with them.
A great win! you’re already winning….
Thank you Natasha!
This is so thought provoking. I have some things to think about.
You and me both!
Very encouraging Malaika.
Thank you Rhonda for your continued support. I really appreciate it.
Thought provoking piece; well done!
Thanks daddy for always supporting me and for believing in me. Your words of encouragement are what make me strive to do better.
Great read and it’s true. 2020 has definitely made us dissect and question the impact of our lives on other people and imprint we’ve made (if any) in our own lives. What’s my word? Fire. More on that later.
When you say something like fire, I know exactly what to expect. You are always up to everything fire.
Fantastic read… makes me think
My word for 2021 is defy…. defy the odds and get mine. Defy subpar and be superb.
Defy! That’s my word for 2021
That’s a great word but from where I sit, you have been living that word forever. You have defied and triumphed.