Whispers… “Hey sis”. Ok, I know its been a while but life has been “lifing” and throwing out everything it has. If I’m honest, I needed a moment to be still and sit with a lot and work through some things and as always, I am excited to share. But first, how are you? How are you dealing with all that has been going on? How are you keeping it together?
The other day I woke up with two words on my mind; feed and starve. I instantly began thinking of all the things we feed on a regular basis. Feeding into our family and friends, into our careers, into relationships and sometimes forgetting to feed into ourselves. Starving ourselves of the things we need the most. While, I’m sure we aren’t doing it on purpose, it is happening still and sis, flowers won’t grow without being watered.
During my hiatus, I have thought about the areas in my life that need the most watering. The areas which are key to who I am and to making me a priority. As we enter a new month (Happy August!!!), let’s begin focusing on those areas.
Spiritual/Mental
At the start of this year, I challenged myself to read the entire bible. I found a plan for daily reading and cracked open my new woman’s bible. So far, so good! Why read the entire bible? Although I am a PK(preacher’s kid), I hadn’t sat and read through the bible in chronological order. I found it important to read daily in order to strengthen my faith and relationship with God; in order to water my spirit. Along with daily readings, has come moments of fasting, more praying and lots and lots of Maverick City Music. I have been consistent with feeding myself positivity which has watered my mental health as well. What you think, has so much to do with how you feel and what you do.
Physical
So here is where it get’s tricky. I have to be transparent and say I have fell all the way off of the healthy eating and exercise wagon. I’m honestly dreading my upcoming doctor’s appointment. I have found myself stress eating a lot lately and with grocery prices up, it has become more affordable to make bad eating choices (or at least that’s an excuse I’ve been using). But it’s a new month, and I am determined to get back to watering my physical state. As I grow older, I understand exactly how important it is to focus on being healthy. Taking time to not only exercise but to rest when your body let’s you know you need resting. Skin regimens, vitamins, and meal prep. So here’s to setting health goals for August!
Dating
Remember when I mentioned watering others? I’ve learned how important it is to sit back and allow yourself to be poured into when dating. Sis, this is not easy when you aren’t use to it. But you deserve it. I have also learned the only way to truly be satisfied with dating and romantic relationships is to first know what you want and that is learned by dating yourself. Learn to enjoy your company, what types of activities you enjoy, restaurants you enjoy and how you wish to be treated. I recently had a terrible dating experience (we will save that for an upcoming blog) and I decided to take myself to one of my favorite restaurants for great food and a drink overlooking the water. Continue to date yourself sis, water yourself with the love and attention you seek from a partner.
I know it can get discouraging to set specific goals and not achieve them, so let’s try something different for August. Let’s focus on simply watering ourselves, pouring into us much more than usual. What will make you happy this month? What will make you feel proud? What have you put off completing? I am dedicated to pouring as much as I pour into others, into myself. August is going to be amazing sis!
As always, thanks for reading and keep growing !
Flowers Need Rain 