You’ve heard the phrase let go and let God, well here is your sisterly reminder so do that and do it NOW! If I’m being honest, and I almost always am, I’m still trying to figure out the intersections of my platforms as a leader, influencer and lifestyle content creator. That being said, I have to connect today’s thoughts with previous notes I’ve made on social media because they are in complete alignment.
Welcome back to Live Full Die Empty, where we believe in filling our cups with courage, not just coffee!
It takes a lot of courage to open up your life and share the dark parts of your story. It takes real fortitude to share with hundreds and thousands, possibly millions of people that at some points in my life I’ve been a complete jerk and have done some messed up things. I have been both a know-it-all and completely clueless. I had to let go of guilt, shame and ego in those instances. And now that I’ve turned over a new leaf and I’m open to receive divine downloads from different channels, my life has been made better. I share that in hopes that your life too would be made better. Let’s get into our Open Receiving position together shall we?
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To let go does not mean to get rid of. To let go means to let be. When we let be with compassion, things come and go on their own.
This week’s quote comes from Jack Kornfield, a writer, teacher and Budhist monk. Back in the day my mom, my pastor and the host of other people would have scolded me from thinking that any non-Christian had anything wise to offer me. But I’ve learned that is a faulty mindset. I had to let that go and understand that God can use anyone He chooses. Heck, He used a donkey and even a burning bush in the Bible. You remember those right? And please nobody go run tell Jack I called him a donkey! LOL!
Right now in this moment. I am grateful to be able to learn anything from anyone. Even if what I am learning is what not to do or what I don’t want to be. That’s definitely my gratitude point for the week. Which leads me right back to the social media stuff.
Speaking of which, the artist that took the shoot that I’m using for this week’s feature image is a friend through social media. Thank you Connie Jordan.
I’ve had quite a few chuckles recently about comments that different people had regarding Glenn Close’s latest movie role. It has a demonic slant so I opted out of watching it. Yet, in the sea of memes and uproar there was a sparkle that caught my attention. Glenn went from playing a Stepford wife to playing a foul mouth round-the-way girl with a young boyfriend from the hood. She’s 77 and from all accounts she pulled it off well. That’s a lesson right there in letting go of limiting beliefs of what you can’t do in business and even ministry. I wish I could take credit for coming to that conclusion on my own but that gem is from Dr. Jordan-Thomas. And of course I had to repost it!
I can, however, take credit for another golden nugget circulating on the socials. I recently tried on a dress I pulled out of the back of my closet. It had been years since I had it on and I was so excited because I love the color and material. So I tried it on and it fit my body, but it didn’t fit my journey. The dress zipped easy and even had a little room in it, but it didn’t fit who I am, nor where I’m headed now. I was honestly blown away. And as I stated in the video, there is no way and nowhere I would wear that dress now. It’s too hoochie (read sexy) for most occasions and too silky for others. If we’re friends on Facebook take a look at that reel and you’ll see my point even clearer. That dress was immediately tossed in the donation bag. In letting go of that dress I realized that where I’m headed I have to realease the things and people that are no long in alignment with my growth and betterment.
The same is true socially. I am in a narrowing down season it seems. I’m still being very honest and transparent here, this one hurt me. While I pouted a little from having to give away my cute dress that I only ever wore twice, I cried real tears when I discovered people who I once considered some of my closest friends have shifted away from what we once had. I guess that’s a part of what you call “growing pains”. The calls and texts and even the prayers have become less and less frequent. But it’s okay. I had to take a step back and let them go. I had to free myself from the idea of what could be and move on with compassion. I will continue to pray and celebrate them from a distance.
Through the hurt, I talked to God about it and He shifted me into one of the most mature places I’ve ever been. He showed me that if they will eventually go further and be greater without me, then that must be my hope for them. Wow. My prayer and hope for you is that you heal and adopt this mindset as well.
Peace be unto you Friend.
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