The Pause Power - Self-Awareness Matters

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  In life we are pulled in many directions — deadlines, expectations, responsibilities, and the constant hum of “keep going.” For many of us, it feels easier to push through than to step back. But the truth is this: pushing through without pause often causes more harm than good. 🌿 Self-Awareness Is the First Step Self-awareness is more than knowing what you feel — it’s paying attention to the whispers of your mind, body, and spirit. It’s noticing when your shoulders are heavy or tight, when your thoughts feel cluttered, and may even be racing, or when your spirit longs for quiet. Too often, we ignore these signals until we reach a breaking point. Choosing to pause is not weakness. It’s wisdom. A major power move.  It’s you saying, “I hear myself, and I matter enough to listen.” ⏸️ Your Pause May Look Different from Everyone else's. For some, a pause may be ten minutes of deep breathing or sitting in silence. For others, it may mean unplugging for ten days, journaling, o...

You Can’t Lead If You Haven’t Healed


We live in a time where words are everywhere—quotes, captions, messages of motivation flood our timelines daily. But words alone don’t transform us. Words not lived, not felt, not experienced—become like passing clouds. Pretty, but fleeting.

If you don’t believe in yourself or the power that’s within you, how can you overcome obstacles? How can you lead by example? How can you pour into others from an empty cup?

The Word of God reminds us plainly in Matthew 7:5“You hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.”

We must heal before we can help.
We must believe before we can inspire.
We must be transformed before we can be leaders.

It’s not about perfection—it’s about being real with yourself and your process. Healing is an inside job, and it requires honesty, surrender, and trust in God’s timing.

You owe it to yourself to heal. You owe it to yourself to grow. You owe it to yourself to become who you were created to be.

Let your healing lead the way. Let your life be the message.

Affirm 

I am healing and becoming the best version of myself.

I believe in the power God placed within me.
 
I lead with integrity, healed from the inside out. 
                                                                                          
I am not a product of my pain, I am a vessel of purpose.
                                                                       
 My transformation inspires others. 

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