Whispers Of Growth

Becoming and Embracing

  • Lived

    Tell us one thing you hope people say about you.

    It used to be an obsession to know what people think about me and I just hoped they had good things to say.

    As I walked through my journey I now want everyone to say She lived her truth. Whatever she believed to be true and meaningful to her, she lived it unapologetically. Of course I’m a kind person.

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  • EMBRACE TODAY

    We live in a world where we are constantly trying to tick off the to do list. Life somehow pushes us to look forward to tomorrow, its important to have plans in place for the following day. We all need to achieve something, in doing so we seldom take a break and enjoy the present. Constantly worrying about the future steals today’s joy. How can I afford to enjoy today when I have a lot to do tomorrow.?

    You wake and suddenly the day is over. I often hear people say life is too short enjoy every moment, with this knowledge you’d think people will embrace the present. Don’t get me wrong, it is important to prepare for the rain otherwise you’ll hunger when others are merry. Those with kids will tell you how with each moment they try to celebrate their children’s milestones, still time passes by quickly, when you are trying to capture their first step immediately you blink they are leaving for college.

    Running around ticking off boxes makes us miss some vital moments we have been looking forward to. We try to be everything at the same time instead of presently showing up in our today which is aligned to our tomorrow. The beauty of walking this path is embracing and being content that we are led and led by the one who knows our tomorrow. Instead of  worrying I urge you to surrender and embrace the possibilities of a brighter tomorrow. Today is a day  that you were looking forward to yesterday so live it to the fullest. 

    When we talk about embracing today does it mean that we are ignorant or happy about all the turnout of events, challenges or hardships? No we embrace it because we trust the one who has perfect plans for our lives, the one who  said ‘all things work together for the good of those who love the LORD and are called according to HIS purpose. We go through everything cos nothing is meant to stay the same. 

    So whatever you are looking forward to or trying to achieve, don’t forget today allow yourself to enjoy today as it matters to. Do it for yourself and not the culture.

    #lifemoments #enjoyallthings #quotes #motivation #inspiration

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  • AVOID COMPARISON

    We live in a world where there is pressure everywhere but I pray you stay focused on your path and vision. I pray you won’t look at your neighbours and what they are doing that you start to downplay your achievements and efforts.
    Society is constantly pushing us into competition and comparison mode. I pray that when you feel the urge to discredit yourself you’ll be reminded that you are enough and are doing well. It might be small but its your small and you should smile about the efforts it took to create that small.

    I don’t know what you are going through, whats going right or wrong but be reminded that your gifts/talents/skills are enough to get you from point A to B. If only you can take a look at yourself and see your worth.

    Be kind to yourself.
    You are doing well.
    Focus on your lane.
    Focus on the main thing.
    Comparison is the thief of joy.

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  • STRIKING A BALANCE

    Have you realized how life can take a tumble when your daily routine is met with change leading to conflicting priorities.
    This can often be a challenge and can  set you on a regressive path of feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled…

    You are not alone. I recently challenged myself to undertake an endeavour that needed me to break my daily routine. The thrill of taking on a challenge met with the importance of my daily engagements proved to be very hectic yoh! I had to whisper the faith into my abilities, “you got it girl”…

    The key is in a simple analysis of your situation. What is critical, what is important for my mental wellbeing and lastly what addresses my creative and fun side. I had to start scheduling my days ahead in this order to strike a balance. We can’t leave our days to chance, we have to be purposeful and intentional. Now I feel like a little boss having my responsibilities on a leash and guiding them to my direction, im not merely responsive. Im in charge

    I’m in charge.
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  • BE MINDFUL OF YOUR THOUGHTS

    What are thoughts

    According to google search a thought is 1.an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind. 2.Thought is the process of using your mind to consider something. It can also be the product of that process: an idea or just the thing you’re thinking about.

    Basically thoughts are influenced by the information we collect either from our interactions with others, past experiences to say the least. This will then influence our thinking and how we process the information. This is where we have negative and positive thoughts because the information we collect can either negatively or positively affect our thoughts and decision making.

    Negative & Positive Thoughts

    Depending on where we are in life any information can be seen as a good opportunity or a dead end. It’s easy to think the worst of every situation, when you are one who always feels defeated, negative thoughts will stay on your mind unlike those who are always ready to make use of every information. Our past experiences also have an influence over the kind of thoughts we have. If you have experienced loss, failure and lack it will always be easy to have negative thoughts and see life from that angle. But an optimist soul will thrive to prove those thoughts wrong.

    Power of thoughts

    It’s also important to note that thoughts mould how we perceive life and ourselves. Whatever we think and speak have a way of coming to existence and we end up attracting what we speak. Our thoughts influence our speech and then flows on to our actions. As of biblical perspective our thoughts are influenced by either God or the devil. The enemy rejoices with making us feel miserable and feeling worthless, so he’s the father of negative thoughts, he will fuel them to a point where we start to believe them. God on the other hand is of good character, He builds us up and reminds us of the good he has for us and how he see us as a wonderful creation.

    This brings up another interesting perspective of identity. When you don’t know who you are it’s easy to fall for negative thoughts because you identify as such. Knowing who you are is important as it shapes you and how you go on in life. Believing in yourself and seeing yourself as an able and capable one that can change the world and your life means you’ve found who you are. Often times we struggle with identity and negative thoughts due to past experiences, the kind of words we were told and response, which leads us to believing everything said. But once you know God you start to know who you are and what you’re for and what he says about you.

    Overcoming negative thoughts

    I can not lie and say overcoming negative thoughts is an overnight thing because it’s not. Firstly we have to unlearn all the things we went through from our childhood, this includes our relations with family and friends how they used to treat us and what they said about us. Unlearning experiences of disappointment, rejection and failures. This one basically means us accepting that things won’t always go as we expect or planned and that doesn’t mean we are failures, failing at something doesn’t say you’re a failure. It simply means that thing needs an improvement or you need to let it go and try something else. It’s not attached to you as an individual. Sometimes when we receive a no, we immediately think rejection that’s not always the case. Ever think that maybe it’s not my time or maybe that person isn’t the one to lead me on this journey. Unlearning behaviors take a lot of energy and intentionality,. Understanding who you are and where you go will also help overcome thoughts of worthlessness.

    Learn to be aware of your thoughts, pause and ask yourself where those thoughts are coming from and who’s behind them. Then you can either affirm them if they are positive or rebuke them if they are negative. Cast them out before they can find room in your mind and don’t speak them because there’s power in what we say. But get in an agreement with positive thoughts, speak them until you believe them.

    There is power in declaring good things over your life

    Once you’ve mastered the art of controlling or being aware of your thoughts and adopting positive thoughts you’ll realize that fear and doubt will nolonger stop you from pursuing your goals. And a positive mindset doesn’t erase fear but the approach changes.

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  • WOMEN

    What are you passionate about?

    I am passionate about working with women. It is my goal to see women rising and taking up space. Finding themselves and achieving their goals. I love helping women elevate, it brings me great joy to see a once low self esteemed women believing in themselves and going after their goals.

    It is a journey of unlearning certain behaviors that we’ve attached to our identity as we grew up. So the best moments of my days are bringing hope and seeing a lit up face ready to take on the world.

    Unity
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  • HOW TO FIND YOURSELF

    We live in a time were everyone is busy and the pressure keeps getting high. It begins to seem like hours have been reduced, you wake up and before you know it you’re going to bed. How many people actually have time to actually breathe and take time out?. Almost everyone is busy working on their goals, making money or busy with family.

    As an introverted individual I recharge in solitude, so being busy and constantly being around people drains the life out of me. I tend to reach a state where I become unproductive and easily irritable. Operating from an empty cup isn’t fruition. I’m not able to pour into others or my areas of interest and this is frustrating.

    What helps??🤔? Spending time alone/ quality time is my best fulfilling remedy. Time out is really important for me as it is an opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery. It also assist me with balancing my emotions and letting my body physically relax. As an “overthinker” this is important as well to help improve my well-being.

    I’ve realized that self time also improves my relationship with others and I’m able to relate and relay myself well.

    Thinking and expanding on my ideas, my next step and how I intend to spend the rest of my months is done during this time. By the time I’m done I feel rejuvenated and ready to take up any challenge and bring my ideas to life. Now that I am full again, my cup is full I’m able to be my best self and pour into others and still feel more energetic.

    What works for you? How do you recharge?

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  • Meaningful moments

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    Meaningful moments

  • SACRIFICE

    What sacrifices have you made in life?

    Well I’ve had to postpone pursuing my life dreams inorder for my family to function. Had to temporarily let go of some personal desires to meet my family’s need. Well I can’t be specific about those.

    I think once you have a family you know kids included somewhere along the way there are quite a few things that we let go of, some we postpone inorder to get things in order. Basically sacrifice become a part of you.

    Although that’s usually the case, I don’t believe in forgetting myself in the process. My desires and needs are still important and shouldn’t be pushed away, hence postponing and not totally doing away with them. We all live fulfilling lives when we pursue our purpose ❤️

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  • Accusations

    Write about a time when you didn’t take action but wish you had. What would you do differently?

    There was a time a friend was going through some rough time and at the end things didn’t workout for her. So I don’t know but she blamed me for it, I was actually shocked and I couldn’t utter a word at the time because of the shock. She was crying and throwing mean words at me, at the time the only thing I could say was sorry. I’m not really vocal and I take time to process things. I left still perplexed.

    Few days later she apologized but honestly it still didn’t sit well with me as I wondered the kind of person I’m dealing with.

    Well I wish that time I could’ve stood my ground and defended myself and made it plain to her to not talk to me the way she did.

    It’s actually a lesson learned, I’m in a better state personally. Working on myself and have done away with being a people’s pleaser because honestly it doesn’t help you.

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