Moms Living Their Purpose

What’s one thing you want to feel proud of by the end of this month? 🌸

We are not always at our best. We sometimes struggle with low self-esteem and think about our worst fears.

But it's when you feel less confident that you take a step forward and do the right thing.

Because this is when miracles happen. ✨

Hey Mommas..

If today you feel lost and doubts creep in, remember your "Why's" - the deepest reasons as to why you do what you do and the answer to the question "What are you here for?"

You got this 💪

How can you live with intention?

Looking at these things and understanding them will give you a roadmap on how to live around your core. When asking yourself the question "What are you here for"? here are some of the things to consider:

1. Childhood Influences
2. Passions and Interest
3. Talents and Skills
4. Personality

The life of a mother can sometimes be overwhelming. And in difficult times, it's hard to find meaning and joy.

Although feeling that way is completely normal, I realize that we need to fight through the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness if we want to move forward. One thing I do is to practice being grateful, always - and yes that includes days when I feel the future doesn't seem bright.

Psychologists say that Gratitude is the healthiest emotion you can have. And I definitely agree.

The more we practice being grateful for what we have - God, our family, our friends, our job, our businesses, and the fact that we are alive and breathing - we become healthier and more confident in fulfilling our dreams.

Let's train that gratitude "muscles", Mommas! 💪

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.""

As a graduation song in high school, we sang the song "Be Strong and Take Courage" and it has remained in me ever since. I sing this song whenever I need to encourage myself to go forward.

I know tough times will always be here, but I pray you will be tougher. I hope these lines from the song will guide and inspire you.

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"Why don't you give him all of your fears
Why don't you let him wipe all of your tears
He knows, He's been through pain before
And He knows all that you've been looking for"

Storytime!

After careful thought, I decided to speak bravely about some of my past rejections and embarrassing moments. I hope this encourages mommas to never lose sight of their goals. The world can be cruel and will not see your greatness. But one person, one company, or one client can change EVERYTHING. How you see yourself, how you define your own success, and how you set things in motion in your favor.

I experienced a lot of bullying and stereotyping in school, at work, and in my personal life.

In high school - I wasn’t included in either of the basketball team for our PE class. I was the ONLY substitute. (Anyone who’s 4’11 here? 🙋‍♀️LOL)

In my work, managers thought I'm not aggressive or loud enough to carry out the job and told me upfront I will not succeed there.

I applied to a banking institution and the HR interviewer bluntly asked me how was I able to do my job when I'm so small (Note: I was not applying to be a model, an artista or for a job with a height requirement nor my past job/s required for me to be tall). I was stunned.

I was asked by an officemate who thought it was an amusing question why I’m so small, and everyone laughed. Again, I was stunned.

Today.. I still get the same questions (although fewer) and disbelief from people - how was I able to give birth to 2 big babies, how was I able to excel and carry out my work and small business, how was I able to drive a manual transmission car, etc.

The difference is I'm not the same person anymore who takes offense from everything. I grew.

I brush off criticisms that are obviously meant to belittle me. I take all those that would help me grow. And I believe I'm already validated. By my husband and kids. By my family. By God who has wonderfully created me.

I found my circle where I'm respected, accepted, and guided. I found the career path where I can express myself best and my contribution is never questioned but only valued. I found my core and the purpose I need to fulfill.

But, I was not passive and waited for these to come to me. I initiated, I worked hard, and I prayed harder.

You are not who others tell you you are.

You are the person you tell yourself you are and the person God created you to be.