My “Me” Time Friday

11/10/21:51pm

Hey Survivors,

I had a very necessary  “Me” day date with one of my favorite hairdresser this past Friday.  After working a long week of overtime I deserved every minute of this time away into myself.

Here is the result:

The best part of this day is how I felt after I made the day about me:)

With Hugs and Love,

Lakell

 

What did you do for yourself today?

 

 

How do you rate your happy?

11/09/17:24

Hey Survivors,

Have you ever really took the time to sit with your emotions?  Do you know what your happy feels like and when you are living in it the most? If your answer is no, let’s see what we can do about that right now:)

I have learned that emotions have a life as well.  They can control you negatively or positively based on the decision you make after the feeling is executed.  It’s all up to you.

For me I have started becoming more aware of how I really feel due to me active involvement in daily journaling.  Journaling is so much more than just writing.

But that’s another blog for another day 🙂

Today I would like to discuss how you rate your happy.   Do you wait for someone to let you know if your happy or do you control your own happiness? Yes, No or maybe:)

Here is a mini journaling assignment I do to remind myself to live in the moment with my emotions right now.

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Here is a sample of my journaling assignment for today:

I am happiest when my heart feels….

Excited

Protection

Nurtured

Fulfilled

Inspired

Acknowledged

Peaceful

The lesson I gained from today’s assignment is that paying attention to my heart determines how I show up in my today.

I challenge you to do yourself a favor tonight and complete this assignment.  Let me know if it was helpful for you as well.

So until next time…Remember you are alive to live!!

With Hugs and Love,

Lakell 

Pssst… Did you show up for your happy today?

Affirm + Remain Grateful

11/8/19:00pm

Hey Survivors,

Gratitude to me is collection of thank- you’s given in advance or proceeding an kind unselfish gesture.

Being grateful sets us up for a solid foundation to accept more kindness.

When we celebrate the little things by remaining grateful we will always have unlimited abundance.

Why do you remain grateful?

With Hugs and Love,

Lakell

11 ways to feel your Heart’s Desire Lines

When your heart and desires align you will feel…

1. Unlimited energy to work until you fall asleep.
2. New thoughts and ideas will accompany the desire.
3. Moment of joy which is the auntie to happiness.

4. Your higher power’s nudge to keep going
5. Clarity to clear your memories bank’s pathway to your next step.
6. The need to take action naturally without second guessing.
7. Self-validation to grow now.
8. New energy given by the people waiting to help you fulfill this desire.
9. It’s time to put the whole YOU first while accepting all your the flaws
10. That the word “No” is self-love.
11. The need to smile involuntarily.

I hope you enjoy and grow from this list of confirmation that you are on the right track.

How do you know when your heart is aligned with your desires?

Affirm+Worry Less

10/18/10:00 am

Hey Survivors,

Let the worries of the day force you to win today. Temporary concerns will shift your focus in order for you to be present in this teachable moment. Take away the good, leave the bad and keep moving forward.

What did you learn from your last worry?

With Hugs and Love,

Lakell

{A Survivor’s Heart} Still Standing & Stepping Out, The Purple Affair

Hey Survivors,

I had the pleasure of attending a phenomenal event to kickoff National Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Saturday.

The 6th Annual Purple Affair was hosted by visionary Tamiko Lowry-Pugh, the founder of The Still Standing Foundation located in Atlanta, GA.   Tamiko wears many hats as an author, empowerment speaker, book publisher, domestic violence expert, legislative advocate, mom, wife, sister and is a friend to many who have crossed her path.

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As a survivor of domestic violence, she has accepted God’s assignment to lead other victims down the path of hope and healing.  She will not only guide your journey but fight for you every step of the way.

This annual event is an extension of her dedication and love for the fight. Let’s paint the night purple!!!

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Meet the beautiful Tamiko Lowry-Pugh

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Tamiko and hubby Kenny Pugh

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Meet the beautiful co-host Aurea McGarry, domestic violence Sur-thriver

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Aurea McGarry and Hubby

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Meet songtress Angelica Monroe Boudreau

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The beautiful ladies and their handsome hubby

Next are the co authors of the newly release Wounds to Wisdom…The Survivors Series Volume 1.

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Some of the beautiful co authors.

Thank you ladies for sharing your stories of survival.

The handsome co author

Thank you for being the voice for the men dealing with domestic violence as well.

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Co- Host Yamma Brown Alexander of the James Brown Family Foundation is wearing this dress!!

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Tamiko and The Still Standing Foundation team

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What I loved the most about this event was the sea of smiles and support for a very important epidemic in our community.   This fundraiser/gala was full of beautiful individuals standing up, showing up and being humbly recognized for being the voice for the voiceless.

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This last photo I believe is the most powerful one of them all.  The signatures of survivors who have made the decision to stand for one more day.

This topic hits home for me as I watched my mom get beat to a bloody pulp daily by my dad as a child.  Although I was too small to stop him from hurting her I am now big enough to fight against people like him from hurting others.

If you would like to learn more about how to become a supporter please click the link www.facebook.com/TheStillStandingFoundation.

Thank you Tamiko and The Still Standing Foundation for all you do.

Until next time survivors…

Remember we are only alive to live this journey one time so let’s

make the best of it!!

 

Unexpected Reset Button

Hey there survivors,

So as you wait in the middle of the scared wait of possible destruction.

Or at least that what they want us to believe about Hurricane Harvey, Irma or aka Tropical Storm for everyone else who lives my way.

I live in Georgia where yes the weather is always unexpectedly unpredictable at times but also over exaggerated at times.

Are you prepared for the what if?

Answer: No

Are you prepared to hit the reset button when life decides not to do it your way anymore?

Answer: No

This is when shifting is no longer in your hands.

The best lessons are taught in moments like this such as learning to be grateful for this life right now. The promise of life isn’t a promise at all. Living for now is all you have today.

We are also reminded that material possessions are a expression of our desires and can be replaced.

The ideal thing to do is to hold on to the familiar despite the unlimited warnings of destructive change ahead but….

No matter what, the storm is coming and this too shall past.

Your greatest reward after a storm is to be able to reset.

Be safe. Remain grateful.

Prayers to the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma. “This too shall pass”

Who has been affected by the storm? How are you doing ?

Surrender vs. Sacrifice {Survivor’s Affirmation}

Repeat after me….

I surrender my understanding of self by sacrificing my old way of thinking to make room for new thoughts.

What are you willing  to give up today for a better you tomorrow?

Trust changed me {Journey Marker}

Date: July 30, 2013
Time: 5:36 pm

Dear God,

Thank you so much for the revelation 3 days ago. Man, it was a hard blow. I know I got caught up. I wanted to be loved so much that I forgot you are the only one that continues to love me unconditionally. Knowing all that God it still hurt. I stood in the closet that night and prayed for you to protect my heart. Although I forgot that the process would include pain. I feel a shame, hurt, guilt, angry and grateful all at the same time.
I feel shame because I opened my heart and I closed my eyes to the signs. I feel hurt because he could have told me but chose not to I have guilt because I should have known better than to hand my heart over to a stranger

I feel angry because of the in your face disrespect to take no responsibility to just say ” I’m sorry.” Last but not least I am grateful that you God knew what I needed before I asked for it. I know I need to love people anyway because we all make mistakes so I will do that. I will forgive Markus Bolden. PERIOD. But I will never forget how it felt to be hurt by his actions and my neglect. I wish him and his wife the best for years to come. He was in my life for a season and I will say it was a season full of laugh, hugs, kisses and profound intimacy. I felted loved by him truly. I pray to you God that I will find love again at the right time with the right soul attached.
In Jesus Name, I pray
AMEN

Journaling Tip *When you start writing continue writing until the thought ends. NO erasing *

How is trust treating you?