The beauty behind being a mother is discovering who you really are as a person. I have found that it isn't until a woman experiences motherhood that she truly becomes the woman she was born to be. Growing up, our environment, community, family life and culture help to shape the values and life lessons that instill our character. We all know the difference between right and wrong, but our emotions get the better of our reactions in every day situations. This got me thinking; if we know right and wrong and then know the kind of heart we have, why aren't we showing that in our daily lives. Are we exposing our hearts so that others can see the beauty behind our eyes or feel the kind spirited soul that lies inside each of us. Or are we too afraid to show our true side, by failing our true characters and resting on the safety of walls we've built to protect ourselves from rejection, judgmental perceptions, and out of fear we will not be understood or accepted.
This month Andy and I have been reintroduced to Church and for me it was a spiritual release. After attending Church I have been working this month on giving. What does that verb mean anyway? To "give" by definition means, "to freely transfer the possession of (something) to (someone)." So here we have it, to give means to hand over, grant, allow, or permit something to another. For me I decided it was time to de clutter my closets and give to those who needed it. I had intended to sell my designer jeans and name brand items on Facebook sites who listed such adds, but I had a thought... Why not give it all away and bless someone with possessions I no longer needed. WHY NOT? So I did. I packed two giant garbage bags full of my things, and after doing so I felt amazing.
I have spent so many hours asking GOD to receive his blessing's and the entire time what was missing was the absence of my spirit for giving. After all, don't we as moms first love to give to our family, and is it not in our nature to give all of ourselves before we worry about our own needs? It is my belief that we all fall victim of taking for our own selves, not because we need it, but because we feel entitled to a little selfishness. I think this is where we get lost and fall onto possessions to fulfill us. I have discovered that sure I love nice things, but my happiness doesn't depend on them. My happiness is indigent on what lies in my heart. For me this has been the spirit of giving. Giving not just my possessions, but of my heart. To fully expose my heart in a way that accurately reflects the best version of myself to every person I come into contact with. Now with that I am human and I am by no standards perfect. We are all perfectly imperfect and that humanness is what makes us beautiful. Now here's a bit of fun from the past few weeks!
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| Two things that will bring a smile to a simple girls heart... A fresh cut n' color with a BOLD lip. Yes. It is that simple my friends. The secret to fall fashion is a BOLD lip. |
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| Mommy works from home, finds time to fit in her own workout, and teaches fusion classes at least twice a day. Harlow is just the cutest here, sitting like an angel oh so patiently letting mommy get her work done. Daddy managed to catch this because it doesn't happen all that often. lol. |
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| Of course our little sweetie pie needs some loving from mama. No better time to take a break. :) |
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| One of my students showed up to my class and informed me I wasn't supposed to look cute when I teach my classes. Here's the deal...That just wouldn't be me. lol. One must always, always present herself to the world with her best foot forward. Biggest peice of advice, be presentable. Just because I work from home doesn't mean my appearance is laxed in the slightest. |
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| Gym time selfie. Keep your head up and keep moving forward. Don't listen let the voices of negative people, instead listen to those who uplift you who support your goals and dreams. Shirt: H&M Pants: Mareka Tek | |
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| Riding with my babes. Cutest little people I know. My wish is that my twins will always be proud of their dad and I. They are my reason and why for everything. |
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| I know, I know another sink shot, right! My obliques have been doing three workouts a day and they are needing to be uncovered and needed a little bathroom selfie. They deserve a little shout out. Something I always say in my classes is how eveyone wants to be cut in their bellies, but nobody wants to work for it.... WORK FOR IT. |
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| Little muchkins getting their social hour in at the gym. One thing I have noticed with having twins is how social they are with others. Since in the womb they've always had a play mate by their side, and it has been an advantage in social settings. They are easy to reason with and they know how to share very well. They just rock. lol. |
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| This is Becca, my manger at the studio I teach at. She's an advanced yogi, I'm an intense circuit trainer, together we share the same passion for heath and fitness. Becca is such a beautiful spirit, she invites all of her students to expose their hearts to the rest of the world to fully receive life's beauty. I could listen to her all day in her holy yoga classes, where she combines her love for Jesus and bendy fun on the mat. We are both momma's, both prefectly imperfect and proud of it. I love this chic. Becca is FAB. |
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| Pants: Mareka Tek Shoes: Nike Vest: Nike Scarf: H&M |
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| The hubs and I went to see a movie, almost hardle ever happens. I had to embarass him and snap a pic of his handsomeness. He is such a stud. Easy on the eyes. He's my favorite. |
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| Purse: French Connection Boots: Ninewest Jeans: Sevens |
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| I am loving being married to this handsome. AHHHH. Never gets old to have him call me his Mrs. |
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| Going out of our comfort zones is what allows us to pursue goals and dreams. Staying comfortable is meant for the couch or the bath at night. Life is all about comfort levels, choose wisely. Progress or regress. |
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| My family. There's no greater JOY than knowing these three love me the most. |
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| Top: LULU Pants: NIKE Shoes: NIKE |
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| Best party of waking up, is WHEY protein in my cup! breakfast of champions. Yes, this is my favorite mug. |
