Slow Down, to Speed
Up!
Most purpose driven and visionary
leaders operate at a high octane pace, completely focused in pursuit of their
goals. Yet, even superman slowed down to be Clark Kent when necessary. The
power of rest gives you ammunition to un-leash your very best!
Without adequate time to restore
mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally we are short changing everyone
in our sphere of influence. A leader has great impact that ranges from those
closest at heart to the uttermost parts of the earth.
How do you know when it’s time to
pause for a moment of rejuvenation? What are the tell-tale signs?
Are you frequently misplacing
basic items such as car keys, cell phone or ATM debit card? What about your temper?
When we run on fumes our fuse gets shorter by the minute and anything can cause
you to blow your top!
How orderly is your living
environment? Usually, when we are moving at breakneck speed tidiness goes by
the wayside! Ask me how I know?
Lastly, have you been neglecting
your physical appearance? Personal
grooming is a primary indicator of where we are internally.
I know you may think you don’t
have a moment to waste; but if you honor your spirit with the gift of stillness
you will be able to accomplish significantly more in less time. The reason
being is that your intellectual capacity will be heightened with an increase in
clarity and the ability to execute precisely due to acute focus.
I am not just speaking in terms
of sleeping as a form of rest. You must be intentional and set aside a specific
time where you schedule space to allow yourself to breathe deeply and simply do
nothing.
In my home built sanctuary, I
light my favorite Hazelnut candle by Main Stay, plug up the waterfall and play
instrumental music in the background with a good book in hand to refill my
barren soul. We have the power to create inner calm whenever we decide to slow
down before we choose to speed back up.
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MY BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL
My black is beautiful
My black is powerful
My black is more exquisite
than a pink diamond
Nestled in the Amazon
No matter your shade,
Be it:
Almond, butter, mahogany
Covered by grace
The brilliant hue of you
No need to be morbidly blue
moca, coffee, chocolate,
Wonderful work of art
from finish to start
God be praised for the
wonderful creation He made
Midnight, caramel, charcoal,
Confident enough to fly solo
Olive oil, licorice, cocoa
Hold up the mirror,
Poised with finesse
Impenetrable force of power
Command and impress
Bodacious Bella,
Everywhere you go,
Turning heads,
On key, rocking notes acapella
Ebony brown skin
A classic style that’s always in
Born to wear the royal crown
Like a diva on the runway
Stand up straight,
emerge from the shadows,
It’s time to take your place,
Shame from the past be erased
My black is beautiful
My black is powerful
My black is more exquisite
than a pink diamond
Nestled in the Amazon
One final lesson, in this masterpiece
Our history is not our destiny
slavery has skewed our mentality
be not deceived by sensationalized media
promoting that which is controversial
to keep you and I adversarial
Seeking identity in the name of a purse
Hearts filled with envy creating ancestral blasphemy
when will it ever end
mind games oh how trivial
who’s a 1 who’s a 10
instead of celebrating our beauty
we build up walls of disunity
Our black is beautiful
Our black is powerful
Our black is more exquisite
Than a pink diamond
Nestled in the Amazon
_________________5 Ways to Prepare Your Mind for Success and Abundance
Have you secretly desired to experience wild and outrageous
success? What would having limitless possibilities at your fingertips mean to
you? How many individuals would be impacted as a result of you living large and
fully in charge? Are you cognizant of self-defeating thoughts that are
attributing to a cycle of failure? Are you willing to implement significant
change now in order to experience undeniable results later?
In the wise words of Socrates, “The unexamined life is not worth
living.” Every circumstance you have encountered from childhood to present has
shaped your thought patterns. Whether you are aware or not, the mindset greatly
impacts your capacity to believe, receive and achieve.
We often spend a great deal of time making executive decisions
that spring from an adolescent perception. How do we prepare for uncommon
success? The basic definition of prepare is to put in a proper state of mind or
to make ready before hand for a specific purpose, event or occasion. In order
to become that which has never before existed one must excavate old belief
systems and import a new conceptual framework to build upon.
If you were to be frank and honest, what state does your mind
currently reside in? Are you afraid of
success? Do you feel undeserving of a better life? Why has success eluded you?
How can you create a vastly different picture from the present moment? When you
are alone do you battle thoughts of frustration regarding the amount of energy
you seem to expend with little reward for your efforts?
We all have the potential to inhabit an extraordinary existence
if we dare to accept the notion that we have a divine right to abundant success
and are committed to all that it will require of us in the transformational
process.
Let’s look at five simple ways to prepare your mind to occupy a
new state of being:
2) Create synergistic relationships with wealthy minded individuals who are successfully thriving in their personal and professional lives.
3) Write down well defined goals and set out to accomplish short and long term desires on a daily basis.
4) Invest in professional coaching services based upon your current needs. Focus on expanding not shrinking.
5) Act as if you already are and it already is. Live from the future as you walk successfully in the moment!
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A Woman’s World
In this intricate space of limitless creativity, multitasking
and all things beautiful, A Woman’s World is spectacular
in motion. We give untiringly and often find ourselves tucked away in a quiet
corner seeking a single moment of solace. Men try to figure out how to keep
pace, a feat they may never achieve. What makes this an amazing place to
inhabit is the bond of strength that knits our hearts together through
priceless experiences we collectively share as a whole.
Our society has led us to believe that it is acceptable to
criticize, scandalize and ostracize one another. There is nothing honorable
about belittling someone in order to appear superior in stature. We are all cut
from the same fabric of femininity and must learn how to celebrate our unique
differences.
It is no secret that you are a mighty force to be reckoned
with and yet it is the very thing that prevents you from connecting on a deeper
level with others. Permit your shield of armor to fall completely to the ground
as you embrace a moment to be vulnerable, delicate and tender as a budding
rose. Refuse to allow the thorns of life to make you bitter, instead choose to
rise above the pain that binds.
How do you show up in your world as a woman? Have you taken
time to assess the valuable qualities that possess? Are you rehearsing old
wounds, mistakes and disappointments of the past? Do you constantly second
guess your best efforts? When was the last time tears filled your eyes with
gratitude for every battle won? If you continue to dwell in the den of
yesterday, how will you ever behold the fields of your future?
A Woman’s World was created to be as peaceful as a meadows
stream, where heavy hearts may rest and daring souls are unleashed to
dream. A Woman’s World, is a puzzle that
even the most brilliant minds have yet to figure out. A Woman’s World is
designed to cultivate champions of faith not cowards of doubt. A Woman’s World
must be governed by attentive detail and loving care. A Woman’s World is a magnificent mountain of
possibilities in a tumultuous sea of insecurities. A Woman’s World is like no
other and what an amazing work of art when we unite as one in unstoppable
locomotion.
Kristie Kennedy is a visionary leader, who serves as a women's beauty, business, brilliance and body image coach that operates in a multiplicity of gifts with a passion for empowering individuals to live magnificently in the face of adversity. She is a daring woman who is unafraid to take calculated risks. Her gift of inspiration brings a pure delight to anyone she meets. Ms. Kennedy believes it is essential to remain steadfast, unmovable and always abounding in the work that is set before you in order to achieve lasting success. For more information visit: www.kristiekennedy.com.
