Walk away from anything that tries to bring you down. Set time for yourself unapologetically, and choose you. Your peace of mind, space and boundaries matter. You have a right to say no, and take some necessary quiet time to re-group, rebuild and focus. If they are not lifting you up then let them go.

 Hello Family, 

It's been a while, and I pray that you all have been blessed beyond measure. To my beautiful melanin sisters of God. Check in time, how are you? no really, how are you? what silent cries did you have to smile while suffering in silence. As for me, this past year has been mentally trying for me. Spiritually, I was all over the place in my thinking, although I function with a sound mind. 

The family has moved back with me and it feels like I'm raising kids all over again, it's a lot. I know my daughter means well, but the pressure during this time is trying. I'm prepping for law school, looking for work, and trying to maintain my sanity by staying close to God. I'm listening to one of the teachings from Pastor Chris, Titled! "Life is Spiritual". I was hit by a motorist who T-boned me, and it has given me time to reflect where I'm at in my life, What have I accomplished to leave a legacy for my daughters and grandchildren to follow? The fear that I've had these past few months, that I've prevailed in prayer to confirm with God that fear is  not my portion, he didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of POWER, LOVE & OF A SOUND MIND.....

In closing, I will leave you with a short note: CHOOSE YOU! PROTECT YOUR SPIRIT, AND DON'T ALLOW STRONGHOLDS IN YOUR MIND TO KEEP YOU CAPTIVE. 

SPIRITUAL GROWTH IS NECESSARY.....