WON’T SHE DO IT (MESSAGE TO MY UNSTOPPABLE MOMMAS)
Riddle me this…
Why does this strange phenomenon happen when you become a mother, where people start to tell you what you can or cannot do?
What you are or not capable of.
What’s “appropriate” for a mother (ummmm *cough cough* #In-Laws).
I’ve had so many get way too comfy placing their own limits and limitations on me, creating ceilings that I’ve now discovered are just a perception of their own fears and failures.
Jay Z said it perfectly in this interview:
#BOOM
I’ve always known I wanted to be different. I never was one to “fit-in” with the status quo, as I’ve been told often “I had my head in the clouds.” Well guess what, when you know you are called to be greater and do greater… you move in that manner. PERIODT!
Riddle me this…
Why as a society do, we assume once a woman becomes a mother it’s over for her?
Ummmm… WE create life, right? And when WE give birth to our precious children - why do all non-motherly dreams, hopes and aspirations have to die at that point?
Having my children is the absolute best thing that ever happened to me. They’re my entire universe! I always knew I wanted to be a young mom. Having them early was the best choice for me.
After focusing on my family for many years, I always had this drive for more. Too impact more and live with purpose. However, after having that epiphany - I looked in the mirror and asked “Ohh God, Lord what is my purpose?”
Where do I begin? I remember all the self-doubt.
The fear of failure.
The guilt of time away from my kids (which I still suffer with).
What If I miss something?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been told xyz can’t be done with kids.
“You want to do what?”
“Doesn’t your son have autism.”
All of which are just other people’s projections of their own fears. Fear of perception and rejection. I’ll tell you what fear is…CRIPPLING!
Finally, I had enough of mediocrity and being content with living a life without my purpose, my dreams, and whatever my impact is supposed to be. I dabbled in a few careers; some I love to this day. But as I grew as a woman, so did my impact.
As I quieted the noise and chaos around me, God’s voice became much clearer to hear. To be honest his voice was quite loud. And I think his favorite sneakers are Nikes because he told me loud and clear to “JUST DO IT!”
MOMMAS…you have every God-given right to claim your POWER through the unapologetic pursuit of your wildest dreams! I’ve found these 5Ps to be everything for manifesting any dream you desire:
PRAYER
PURPOSE
PROCESS
PREPARATION
& PLACEMENT
These are the key stepping-stones to manifesting everything I could ever want.
As a society the image of what a mother is, is changing rapidly. The concept of a working mother is growing incredibly in acceptance, as it should #ThisIsNotThe1800s.
The shaming still occurs, but that’s life – can’t please everyone. I went from a stay at home mom to a working mom and I love it! Working! Hustling! Manifesting my dreams into a reality! All while having created two human beings who I’m privileged enough to have call me MOMMY!
All to say…ROCK ON LOVESTYLE MOMMAS! The world can’t tell you nothin’…w/ya BAD SELF!