I’ve been in a place of being still. I am not rushing; I am not trying to prove anything, and I am not trying to be validated from any person place or thing. This pandemic has been a blessing for me because it’s given me so much time to self-reflect on the woman I am and the woman I desire to become. I’ve slowed down over the last month because I realized I was doing too much trying to be everything to everyone. I was on the road to burn out. I knew I needed to slow down but I believed the lie that you must hustle to make your dreams come true. I no longer subscribe to that mindset because I realize it’s not healthy. I know many people who are authors, speakers, and coaches who on the outside seem like they have it all together but behind closed doors, they are a hot mess! I refuse to allow myself to get to that place again. No amount of money is worth your peace of mind. Don’t get me wrong you will have to put in the work but what a lot of people fail to mention is the most important work and that is you.
Personal development and business development go together. You can not build your brand without building yourself if you do you are setting yourself up for failure. You are your brand and the bag! I refuse to be one of those people that’s not living what I am teaching. I have had to take a step back to get myself in order. Fear is real and if you don’t overcome fear it will overtake you and cause you to believe your not worthy of the gifts and call that God placed on your life. I’ve had those moments and I’ve allowed the words of others to shift me but no more of that! I know that I am worthy, capable, and called to help women all around the world to break free from their past because it’s a journey I’ve been on and the results are priceless! You must want to see yourself in a better position. You must mentally, physically, and spiritually strive to be a better woman every single day. The people you surround yourself with are critical to your growth. You must get real about who’s speaking words to you because everyone that speaks doesn’t always have good intentions. That’s why you must speak life to yourself daily! I created my online community Crown Up Community to encourage, empower, and equip women to be the Queen God called them to be. I am on this journey because I know there’s more. I know I am created for this and I am ready to go all in.
Being still brings clarity. Being still brings peace. Being still taught me that I am worthy of everything God has for me and more! There is no greater feeling than knowing you’re in the right place at the right time doing the right things. Never allow anyone to rush you into a season that you’re not prepared for. Continue to work on you. It’s okay to heal. Healing is an everyday choice that must be made for you to grow. If you’re not growing daily your dying daily and that is completely your responsibility! You can’t control what has happened and what was said but you can control to choose life every single day. You matter you're worthy and you will get through whatever situation that is trying to pull you down. Chin up Queen! Take some time to be still and I promise when you do you will feel the peace that surpasses all understanding. Stop worrying about your future because your future is in God’s hands. Remember that all things are working out for your good and no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Stay encouraged and don’t give up! When you quit you will never see how the story ends!
Love Natalie.