So, I’ve sat down twice now to start recording a Coffey Break Chat about this topic, and after two failed attempts, I came to the realization that there’s a pattern when it comes to the content I write about and the content I vlog about. For whatever reason, when it comes to a topic that I’m still mulling over, I sort through the thick of it by spilling it all out in written form, which turned into a very long reflection. So, I just went ahead and recorded the video. The original title for this post was: Benchmarking, Social Media & Self-Doubt, only to realize that what’s really going is Keeping Up With The Joneses at its best. To say the least, it took me stepping completely out of my comfort zone to record this video, but the first step is aknowledging that you have a problem haha And hopefully this will be a source of encouragement and clarity to anyone who can relate 🙂
If you’ve seen any of my posts, you know that I’m still riding high off of The Life You Want Weekend. It really was an absolutely amazing experience, and I’m so glad that I’ve been able to share bits and pieces of it with you all. Oprah is the real deal, so start saving now -you won’t regret it.
I was pretty bummed about not being able to go see Oprah this weekend, so you can only imagine my “no shame, I’m so freaking excited!!” response when my friend Magen reached out to see if I wanted to go.
To say the least I entered the Toyota Center with a sense of expectancy and even still, I can’t believe the degree in which hearing Oprah speak has exceeded my expectations, so I wanted to make this to share this wth anyone else who would have loved to have been there and couldn’t be.
Tweet me, text me, inbox me any requests for today (day 2). I want it to be like you’re here with me!
*Sidenote Magen’s phone was about to die, so I was going to lend her my mophie extended battery to charge her phone with my mophie, but we went to go grab the swag bags first– Oprah had custom designed Mophie’s in the gift bags!
And the coolest part? Magen was going to get one earlier that day, but passed on it to be smart with her money. Won’t He do it… Speak those things that aren’t as if they are!!
Thanks for joining us for our Coffey Break Chat with Raisa Byers. In this series, Raisa and I will discuss the depiction of women in the media and entertainment, self-love and wholeness. This chat has been a long time coming. Enjoy!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Raisa via social media, @theladyraisa. We know how real of a topic this is for so many, and she has extended a warm welcome to anyone who would like to continue the conversation.
I’m a big believer that you have to be intentional about getting out of a funk, and I’d like to think it starts with parameters. Romans 12:2 encourages us: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will…
Well, two of my best friends are about to leave the state & country for grad school, combined with a significant handful of life shits that seem to have set up camp in my once easy breezy beautiful carefree world. And in case you’re wondering, they were not invited. Things just happen (or don’t happen), and I’m finally starting to be okay with that. What draws me to the #100HappyDays challenge is that it is such a special opportunity to confront this crazy season by choosing to seek joy (in its fullness) and acknowledge the importance of consciously capturing life’s beautiful moments, big & small. Care to join? Visit http://100happydays.com/
Btw, a few months ago Pastor Jeremy Foster posted an awesome podcast called: HAPPY – When you don’t feel happy , and I still reflect on how the timing of that podcast couldn’t have been better. He said something that I still think is so powerful: We think God’s gonna do it one way… It’s hard to be thankful when I don’t know what’s going on. But this is the part that really struck me, God doesn’t have to live up to your exception but He always lives up to His word. He’s an on time God, and that’s good enough for me. Speaking of which! Tuesday is the vision party for his new church here in Houston, Hope City. I haven’t been this excited about something in a long time! Like praise lap, screaming the time has finally come at the top of my lungs happy haha
In case you’re wondering, Pastor Jeremy is the founder of The 429, a church I attended (and actually joined!! for the last few years. I love the Lord, praise and worship, bible study, but I was fully convinced church just wasn’t really the thing for me, so to find a place that I liked enough to join and actively serve was and still is the coolest thing for me. I’m so looking forward to supporting him, and Ms. Jennifer as they embark on this new chapter. It’s going to be such a blessing to this city. If you’re in the Houston area feel feel to join us Tuesday night at 7:30 at Minute Maid Park. You can register for the event here: Your Hope City. The best is yet to come!
