“Check
yo self before you wreck yo self and miss a great opportunity because of a
humble beginning.”-Purpose knowing that we grow into our greatness
“Don’t
allow your thoughts to limit the vision of your dreams or talk you out of the
journey/steps that it takes to get there.”
This
is the 1st post of the year… WHOA Lauren, where have you been?????????????
I
know, I know. Happy
New Year y’all!!! However, I had to be sure that what was written was the
REAL and relevant to what is going on in this New Year. Yep! No faking the funk
here!!
So
much growth, change, new beginnings, great connections, releasing the
unnecessary connections (even if they don’t know it yet…) and just being free
in all of what Purpose asks of me…
Then
why is the post titled, “Check Yo Self Before YOU Wreck Yo Self” ?!?!!?
Because…where
there is growth or progress to be made, there IS a struggle!!! And pride wants
to tell everyone about him or herself while ego holds the microphone in
attempts to tell you (as a reminder) and everybody else that you have already
grown (2 snaps).
But
in all of that, you miss the opportunity for actual growth.
“Check
Yo Self Before YOU Wreck Yo Self” (yes, I'm quoting Ice Cube *smile)
Can
I get a HELLO!!!!!!!
“Girl YOU Crazy”…but that’s why
YOU are here!! We are all in process of something and we will only be in
process until we get real/honest and stay honest with ourselves about where we
are and where we want to be!
GYC
Disclaimer: This post is more than
likely going to read like a short rant post…but what’s new!? “The short part.”
I
started this New Year somewhat like the last year but with specific plans for
going to the next level with things that I already have in place versus
creating the space…
However, even when we are
following purpose and can see the bigger
picture (SOMETIMES… it’s okay, I’ll be honest by myself), thoughts,
feelings, pride…the fact that we are human tend to get in the way of the humble
start…and we may start to wonder if we are really walking
in our worth with this journey…
Now
do you see why this post took so long!!!??? And I’m taking my vulnerability to
the next level by putting this out here because this is a recurring moment in MY
thoughts… it happens just before I’m bumped up to the next level but with it
being 2015, a New Year, a new age, I’m just like geeessshhhh I’m a little over the humble beginnings…
although I am appreciative!! At least now I know what it feels like to realize
that I am built for more than one dream…the feeling of opposition lingering,
the other side rolling their eyes and saying, “This is really not a humble beginning
Lauren…” while my pride taunts with, “Why do I have to have a humble beginning
for everything?????”
Then Purpose answers and says because YOU were
created to impact, influence and inspire…and without knowing the feeling, or
having the experience from every level of what I am asking you to begin or
continue, you will not respect your progress nor have the compassion necessary
to relate to those you’re designed to relate to. These humble beginnings are
not meant to make you question your worth but stand firm in it and realize that
you’re built strong, strong, STRONG and when you get to where you think you
want to be after all of this…TRUST and know that I will blow your mind with the
next thing! Don’t give up, don’t give in, allow the one open door to lead you
to the next one…
Seems like I should read Don't Take The Elevator...
So as YOU/ME (definitely
me)/WE carry-on throughout 2015 and ALL the years to come…
May these “Check Yo Self
Before YOU Wreck Yo Self” GYC Girl YOU Crazy quotes run through your thoughts
as YOU get ready and stay ready for the next level!!!
1. Before
you scrap for crumbs look up and see
that you can have the whole cookie!
2. Allow
your attitude and perspective to respect you!
3. Self-reflection
is not for self-pity but a moment of reflecting on our true identity.
4. Allow
your expectations to be manifestations…with trust and patience.
5. Don’t
allow your potential to go unused because of your limited view of what is in
front of you. #SeeTheBiggerPicture
6. Just
because others disagree doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t share your opinion
(again) or that you’re wrong, or going in the wrong direction.
7. If you truly have
problems, realize the gifts and abilities you’ve been given and see that you
were also given solutions that only you can compassionately pursue. Every
problem you have has the potential to grow YOU in some way…even if it is just
in mindset (which is HUGE)!!
8. You
have come too far not to check your intentions or follow peace before you
proceed!!
9. “Check Yo Self Before YOU Wreck Yo Self and
find out what it really means to have a humble beginning…
10. Without
the struggle you’ll never find your strength or grace for compassion.
11. The difference between you and others is…this is your dream, not something
you are settling for. Remember that.
12. Your
progress is a personal process that only you need to take the time to
understand and commit. Be okay with it!
13. Will
you look back on your experience right now as time wasted or time well spent?
Think about it… think about it… then decide whether or not to continue!
14. Only
YOU can stop YOU…don’t let anyone else think they have that power.
May
YOU love yourself and your choices. Cheers to US continuing to rock this 2015!!
Defeating Crazy with
Courage,
Lauren
Alicia // Miss GYCGirl…Checking myself before I wreck myself!! ;-)
#TooBlessedToMissMyBlessings ...I know, I don't use hashtags properly all time...forgive me (smile)!
P.S.
Checkout this month’s Question for
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