Live out Loud!
Well, let me break it to you now...No matter how much time goes by, you will always have that what-if inside of you even when it looks like fear is winning the battle.
Can I keep it real with you? Not that a no was going to keep me from doing it anyway...So let’s keep it real. It's hard to live in our personal truths when it sometimes feels like the odds are stacked against us.
- We have people on the outside spewing their personal opinions about our lives and what we are doing;
- We have our many responsibilities demanding us to show up for not only ourselves, but other people as well;
- We have past failures that seem to loom over us;
- AND it seems like our boundaries are often disrespected.
On top of all that, we have that small voice in our head that is constantly reflecting on what goes on in our lives!
It can sometimes get irritating and leave you feeling defeated. We can get so overwhelmed, internally, that we ultimately decide to just do nothing. It honestly feels easier to do nothing than to acknowledge the truths we have buried inside us because of everything going on around us.
What if I told you that wasn’t entirely true? That it isn’t easier to ignore our truths. What if I told you that your inner purpose will never go away as long as you have breath in your body? Well, let me break it to you now...No matter how much time goes by, you will always have that what-if inside of you even when it looks like fear is winning the battle.
It’s time to take that first step and that’s why I wrote my book Live out Loud!
It’s okay if you don’t see that step yet. In Live out Loud, we journey together as I share what has helped me and others along the way. I’ll also have a supplemental productivity journal available for you to process your daily thoughts and goals.
At the end of the day, our goal is to walk in our individual purpose despite what life may look like right now.
- It is our goal to walk in our purpose regardless of what other people say.
- It is our goal to walk in our purpose even when we can’t see the end goal.
That’s what this book is about. It's about looking within ourselves to find the answers we have been seeking. It’s about taking that first step towards tomorrow and our purpose. It’s about taking the journey together. I’d love for you to be the 1st to know when I release exclusive information regarding Live out Loud, its book cover, early release, and giveaways! (I promise I don’t email too much)
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The loss of a loved one can become motivation to live
A large part of me believes that our loved ones are on the other side interceding for us, even when we can’t see the way out by ourselves.
There’s something about life after death that we do not talk about enough. I’m not talking about the belief of our loved ones going to heaven once they depart, to live a life of peace and harmony. I’m talking about the life that is left for their loved ones who grieve the missing link to their life. Its not always a bad scenario. Yes, we hurt and cry, but its something about death that pushes us to better ourselves and take advantage of opportunities around us.
6 months ago, to this day, I lost my best-friend and love of my life. No joke, I had her name tattooed on my body, on my 18th birthday, because I wanted her to know that the love and appreciation was real. She had always been my guardian angel walking the earth with a smile bright enough to grow a field of daisies. Yup, that was my granny; my mama.
As hurt as I am over her earthly departure, I can’t help but look at how my life has changed in just 6 months of her being gone. I’ve had more development in the past 6 months than the last year combined. Although, it hurts that I can’t call and talk to her about my excitement; I honestly feel like she is interceding on my behalf.
Last night, during a conversation with my auntie, she said something that stayed with me overnight. She told me, “You know what Monica, if your grandmother was still alive you wouldn’t dare consider moving to Ghana!” As crazy as it sounds, that is beyond true. It took me 10 years to FINALLY move south of the Mason-Dixon line. I never wanted to be too far away from home, in case something ever happened. So, the thought of me marrying and moving to another country would have been unheard of!
But, look at me now.
It's something about her death that has pushed me to grow outside of my comfort zone. I finally launched my fingernail polish line, LOL Nail Lacquer, that I have been OBSESSING over for the last 7 years. I finally opened my heart to the full potential of love. I finally overcame a major obstacle with my professional research goals. I’m finally releasing my next book that forces me to show more of myself. I’m walking in my truth and the fear is no longer.
The same goes for you.
When something bad happens, it can be easy for us to get stuck looking at the negatives that have come along with the issue. But, there is always beauty found in our sorrow. I’m not saying we shouldn’t mourn our loss: I’d be a hypocrite if I did. What I am saying is that once the last tear falls, allow yourself to take advantage of the life you still have in your body.
Why wait for tomorrow to do what you can do today?
Let’s honor our loved ones by choosing to live once their time has expired. A large part of me believes that our loved ones are on the other side interceding for us, even when we can’t see the way out by ourselves. The thought of them forces us to improve our boundaries in our everyday lives. We allow ourselves to value our time and how we spend it differently. Life is limited and it is on us to make it count. Especially, after the loss of a loved one.
From one broken heart to another; just keep going.
Who am I? I am an author, publishing consultant, educator, nail polish creator, and doctoral student. In the midst of these various roles, I have been given the opportunity to experience life and enjoy each moment. My experiences pushed me to begin sharing not only my story, but others as well. Life is an interesting ride, and I believe we are able to use our words, in writing and speech, to heal various aspects of the world. Words have power, words inspire, and words incite action. What’s most important, is that everyone has a voice and a distinct purpose.
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