I am Inspired

To be the best that God intended for us to be

So what is it that you are inspired to be? We have to take an honest look at ourselves and assess who we really are and what potential we have for ourselves. My best friend, Josette and I attended a T.D. and Serita Jakes Conference awhile ago called "Woman Thou Art Loosed" in Atlanta, GA. If you have never been to one, register for the next one, after COVID-19 of course! That was the very first time that I was so inspired to change my life that I came home from that conference a brand new person. The women that attended the conference were joyful, excited, and jubilant. There were women there that I didn’t even know, yet, they made me feel so inspired! I felt ready to conquer the world! Even though I wanted to take back what the devil stole from me which was my joy, what followed was typical. I sat on my purpose for years. A few years later I went to see Michelle Obama live in Washington DC on her "Becoming Tour" with my co-worker and friend Regina. The same feeling came over me from the T.D. Jakes conference. Could this be coincidental? I knew that God was trying to tell me something! I started to write a book but didn't finish. COVID-19 hit and the feeling of "doing something came over me again. I wanted to create a journal that would inspire women from all over the world to work on themselves. I wanted to be of help to those same women so I became a certified Life Coach. One of my issues with staying engaged with my purpose is that I did not see it visually. While surfing the internet I came across the MyIntent Organization and how it was created and founded by Christopher Pan who wanted people to envision their personal "Word" It was jewelry that you wear daily with your customized word to help remind you of your intention. Wallah MyIntent Jewelry that is customized. I became a Certifed MyIntent Maker. I combine my life coaching skills with the positive energy flow of MyIntent Jewelry. It is a remarkable way to stay focused.

"Finish"

I have been taking college courses for over forty (40) years. Yes you read it correctly 40 years. Off and on, different states, different schools, and different majors. You do know that whatever season you are in it can change to another season with different needs and aspirations. Well that is what happened to me. After speaking to my son, daughter and a few co-workers they sowed a seed into me by saying :"Go back to school" . I instilled in my children to finish higher education but what kind of mother would I be to not finish what I started. I felt hypocritical. How could I tell my children what to do and I don't.

I signed up for school at Liberty University, Christian college, and they were wonderful from the first day registering all the way to the end. Taking 2 classes every 8 weeks. My Three-eyed monster was I had to take College Math. I know how to count, I don't need polynomials, geometry, or even word problems in my life. I hated math. I needed to pass math at 59 years old. Well, I am happy to say that I did it" I passed! With God all things are possible. I transferred in credits and I started in March of 2020 right before COVID hit. I was not distracted because I knew what my goal was. My goal was to obtain my degree by the age of 60. Well at the age of 59 I received my Bachelors of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, I walk across the stage ( I will probably skip) lol in May 2022. My degree was mailed to me in January 2022, gown and honors cords are hanging up to be worn. My word was Finish. I wore my "My Intent" bracelet every day as a reminder that I need to finish this task, this dream that was deferred is now uploading. Not only did I finish but I graduated with honors. Cum Laude. This journey was not easy. There were a lot of sleepless nights. One night I cried on the floor to release the pressure in my head, but To God Be The Glory, I'm Finished. If I can do it, whoever is reading this can do it. Don't let nothing or nobody hold you back! Finish what you started.