The one thing that I've learned if nothing else is, I NEED MY OWN SPACE. My own space to be creative and focused on my goals and dreams. If you are surrounded in chaos and/or in an abusive relationship, you have limited to none, capabilities to, function at your best. I am a "leader in the making" as Joyce Meyer's book is entitled. So with that being said, sometimes I have to extract things and people out of my life to tap into what lies ahead of me. I can't run around helping everybody else and not take care of myself mentally, spiritually and physically. Sometimes I take a break from life and go hibernate somewhere, even if it's 30 minutes in the bathroom.
I have a toddler and two preteens....so life for me, isn't easy! I set priorities and accomplish goals by their specific deadlines, but I make sure I create my own space to be alone and be productive in my solitude. While the world is watching all of the reality shows, sing a long shows and the murder/mysteries of CSI, Felicia, is somewhere in the comforts of her home, working and/or enjoying the luxuries of life such as reading a book, surfing the web for cool gadgets, etc.
During my recent "vacation" I enjoyed creating new spaces for myself, my children and my foundation. I think that women who have been abused and are now on the road to survival, forget sometimes who they are and what they like because they have been so consumed with what their partner or kids need from them....if this is you, let that end TODAY!
It took me some time alone away from my family, ex-husband and kids to find out that one of my passions were writing. I knew reading was always a favorite. But once I started writing, books were published, I took a class on World Literature and discovered my newest endeavor: poetry. My message here is unlock some doors of fears and step out on faith and BELIEVE IN YOURSELF to CREATE YOUR OWN SPACE and do what it is that makes your heart beat and let your posture stand proud after you've made a start at something.
I was in my own space in life when I decided to launch A New Me Foundation. I simply sent out an email to my dearest friends who also had their own businesses and expertise in non-profits. After the praises, wishing wells came through, a month later, A New Me Foundation was up and running in the start up phases. In creating my own space to develop as an individual first and then a leader, there were challenges and financial set backs that I endured, but I never gave up. I didn't always see the money in front of me, but I kept planning, praying and believing God to show up and make the event successful. I have a hard calling, discussing the one topic that NO ONE wants to discuss. With that, being said, I have to constantly think of creative ways to get the message out of the seriousness of domestic violence. People, state or federal funds are NOT pouring in to my foundation to provide services. But that has NEVER stopped me from thinking creatively and relying spiritually on God to provide all of my needs and the needs of those that I come across.
Found out who you are as a person and began there. Enroll in FREE classes, online trainings and we all know that you can pretty much learn how to do everything in life on YouTube LOL. Take a jog or journal in a park and write down or think about what God is speaking to you. I pray that you will open up your spiritual eyes and see the vision(s) He has for you and open up your spiritual ears to receive His word in your life. Not only victims and survivors of domestic violence, but all of us need to pray and ask God what it is He wants us to do, while we are creating our own space.
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