Being a single mom can be a whole job in itself, being a mother PERIOD! I’m always reminded that God will give you the strength and grace to walk through this journey.
One day, I was sitting at my desk and I was trying to visualize things that make me happy; and it’s like nothing came to mind, and I begin to sit with my thoughts and ask questions. What makes me happy..genuinely?
We are in such a time where everyday we are bombarded with advertising, amazon finds, day in the life videos on every feed, and we think that by doing those things, the things that we see will make us happy. It’s FALSE. If anything, you’ll be in more debt trying to be like the Jones’, and with the cost of living now, no one needs more debt stress.
Giving-Small Acts of Kindness, I’ve found that giving can spark so much joy on the inside. I remember mailing out cards just to let loved ones know I was thinking of them or even babysitting for a loved one so they can have some “me time”. Helping others and contributing to your community will bring such happiness. Even if it is encouraging a team member or someone that crossed your path that day.
Enjoying the Journey, this is an important one because oftentimes, we think that once we get the financial stability, once we get the ideal career, the dream home, the dream business we will be happy and in that; you totally forfeit enjoying the journey on the way. Really learning and growing as you are on the journey to achieve and obtain your dreams can add such fulfillment. You are able to share your journey with others, encourage others and make memories on the way.
What is your mood? I’ve learned to do this from therapy, really taking time to sit and see what your mood is for the day. If you are sad, why are you sad? If you feel energized, what makes you feel that way and how can you do more of it? This is really beneficial with being in tune with yourself.
I want to encourage you, in Romans Ch. 15 vs. 13, it states, “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
As you trust God on your journey, hope, joy, endurance will begin to be upon you, so that your life will be overtaken by the power of the Holy Ghost to fulfill God’s perfect will. Be Blessed.
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