The Caterpillar Who Grew It's Wings

Every time my cousins and I get together we have the inevitable conversation about hair. We call it "The Hair Chronicles". African-American women (and textured girlies) can have complicated relationships with hair. And from fine to kinky, my cousins and I are no exception. A hairstyle can make or break a look, even a gal's confidence. Everybody might not understand that last part and don't need to, but if you know you know! It's a real thing. With that: here's to our hair, in all its glory! Affirmations for Healthy Hair [Growth] My hair is beautiful.  My hair is at peak health because I am at peak health. I am satisfied with my hair's length and I am satisfied with it's natural texture. I love my hair texture whether it is long or short. As I learn to accept and take care of my hair, I learn to accept and take care of myself. My hair is beautiful. My hair is the crown God gave to me. My healthy hair is a reflection of my healthy self: BIG, wild, femini...

My soul is at rest. My mind is at rest. My body is at rest. I am diligent, but balanced. I am not addicted to busyness.  I don't overwork myself. I don't substitute social media for rest. I use devices to enhance my rest and not to replace it. Rest resets my mind.  Rest resets my emotions. I am not overly ambitious in work goals or personal goals. I am where I need to be. I strive to be my best while staying balanced. Rest increases my creativity. Rest increases my efficiency. When I rest I relax. I am feminine as I relax. I am free as I relax. I have a healthy relationship with rest. I make rest a priority because I enjoy it. I deserve to rest. Psalm 62:5-6 So it is!

I am inspired. My inspiration keeps me motivated. I am driven. My purpose drives me. My life is not dull. I see beauty and opportunity in everything. I have a healthy relationship with challenges. I am constantly learning.  I am curious. I am excited about what God has next for me. I am inspired by people who know more and do more than me. I want to do all that I've been placed here to do. I am refreshed. I am at peace. I walk in passion. My passion is contagious. I inspire others.  I am inspired! So it is. 

I'm grateful today for life. I allow life to be exactly how it is. I do not try and control situations. I do not desire self-control, but God-control.  I allow sounds of nature to relax me. I take deep breaths and look up at the sky. I will not attempt to present myself in a way other than who I am. My spirit is strong. I'm bold to be myself in all situations. I'm still learning me and I love what I've learned. I am evolving. I don't attempt to force others to have good feelings toward me. I have good feelings toward me. I acknowledge my weaknesses, but I don't submit to them. I recognize weaknesses in others, but I don't judge them. I don't live with regrets. I am at peace with who I am. My life is grand. My life is simple.

Lately, I've been compiling a list of affirmations to keep on tap when I need a quick pick-me-up 🏝️. As I reboot this blog, there will be a heavy emphasis on these affirmative pieces.  Affirmations are such an important part of my life. While I'm not always consistently speaking them, I want to be. So I'll be using this blog as a type of accountability system. To be intentional in living out what I so firmly believe in: that life and death are in the power of the tongue 👅. As you read these affirmations, say them out loud. Say them to yourself. Say them with conviction even if you don't believe them. And I'm convinced that it shall be... I do not rush. I do not stress. I am well taken care of. My seed is well taken care of. I have peace. I am prepared.  God has prepared me for the place I'm in now. So I will not walk in fear. I walk in confidence. I am organized. My home is clear and spacious. My car is clear and clean. My life is not hectic. My life has orde...