With Gratitude

As the year is coming to a close, I am reflecting on this journey. On June 23rd, 2020, this blog was birthed with the vision to empower women. This vision came from having an unknown sense of purpose, and it became greater after diving into my nursing career.

For years, I kept saying I wanted to find my purpose. For many nurses, their calling is to serve in that capacity, but I felt like I was called to do more. The problem is, I wasn't being obedient to God or patient enough to hear when He spoke. I found myself diving into ventures because I wanted to figure it out on my own. The problem is, I wasn't praying for what I had on my heart, I was winging it. I'm a firm believer, that you can place yourself somewhere, and if you're not meant to be there, it'll only be a matter of time before you're booted out. It wasn't before long, that I decided to trust my gut because in all honesty, your gut feeling, is more than a feeling; it's God nudging you.

When I started this journey, I was afraid of what others would say, what the brand would look like, who would subscribe, and essentially what I was really getting myself into. I knew that I would have to be consistent. That was the staple lesson of the year for me. I knew that once I made the website, I'd have to consistently produce content to engage my subscribers. Which meant, I needed to prioritize my priorities. The biggest downfall of most people when starting something is during the startup process. They get to the "valley of despair" as I mentioned in my last post, and figure it's way too hard, it's time to quit. Instead of throwing in the towel when I was unsure, I invested in myself and this brand.

I wasn't going to let my dream die, because I was too scared to get out of my own shy shell. My "why" was too great, to ignore the calling that was tugging at my heart. Because of that, I'm proud to say that I've had over 1K views on this website, and for only being up and running for six months, that is a blessing. Granted, there are days when I feel discouraged, unmotivated, and incompetent. But I know that limiting beliefs are real, and they will hinder my progress. If I wasn't committed to being consistent, I probably wouldn't've had personal testimonies shared with me. I am blessed to know that I can be a blessing to others.

I am grateful to God for giving me the courage for stepping into this new and improved version of myself, which allowed me to start implementing the greater plan that He has for my life. I am truly grateful for YOU, who are reading this because, without you, my vision would not exist.

It has been a blessing serving you, and I look forward to doing even greater things in 2021.