Time to Catch Up!

Chasity Mae — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:19:12 +0000

Well, as you can see it has been awhile since I have been on here. Things have been rediculously crazy. I had a networking event, where I was asked to speak on a dinner cruise out of Sanford! I am so excited because it will be followed by a book signing. Things are falling into place :0)
I am also preparing for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer walk this Saturday. I have almost reached my monetary goal, so that is super awesome!
This past weekend, I had a moment where I sat back and looked at myself. I realized I wasn’t happy with some things. It started when I read this quote…”What we are, is God’s gift to us. What we become, is our gift to God.” ~ Eleanor Powell
Have you ever read something that just instantly made you stop and think? Well, this is exactly what happened to me! I have been so busy running around and squeezing things in, that I haven’t let other things fall through the crack and that is not acceptable. I need to get control of what is going on in my life. I want my life to be something that I am proud of and I want to help inspire others. I want God to look down on me and say yes, she is walking through me and she is in my hands. I let a lot of things go this weekend that I had been holding onto because I was afraid. When I read that quote, it was like a ton of bricks were thrown at me. What in the world was I doing? Holding on to that stuff was just bringing me down and I am no longer letting that happen. I immediately looked up and asked him to take it all…and guess what, he took it! I feel so much better and things have been going in a much more positive direction. This is more proof to me that it is all about mind set and what we allow in our lives. I am a changed girl and I will no longer let sadness or anger take over. Now, I am human and will have my days, but it is so much better to deal with those emotions when you let yourself be led by the hands of the “Big G.” It is all a journey and I am learning that mine is pretty amazing and I am truly blessed to have what I have. Amazing family, friends, and faith. What more does a girl need? :0)

Thoughts on a Monday…

Chasity Mae — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:45:23 +0000

It is 10 o’clock and I have my feet up watching Monday Night RAW :0) What a great way to spend the evening! Well, I am not going to lie…I am exhausted! My weekend at the Southern Women’s Show was amazing. I met some amazing women and hopefully got some inspiration out there!
I did get about 14 speaking engagements, so that will be exciting. I can’t wait to get out there and share my story. We all need inspiration and motivation. I think a lot of women can relate to my story in some way. We all have a story and it doesn’t matter what size you are or what you look like. It is about finding a love for yourself just as you are today. Self-acceptance is an amazing power that you can give yourself. When you are confident and believe in yourself, there is nothing you can’t accomplish.
I am going to share something with you. We all face something everyday that challenges us and just because I have written a book about my story, doesn’t mean that I don’t still battle variables of life. I am still human and make plenty of mistakes. I don’t feel worthy sometimes, and I don’t think I deserve certain things, and some days I wake up and don’t like what I see in the mirror. The important thing to remember is that no matter how you are feeling, you have to keep yourself on the positive train. If you get down on yourself, it is so hard to pull yourself out of it. Everyday is a new day. The things we encounter and go through are parts of our journey.
I have had a few people, who are still good friends with my ex-husband, think that my book is based on him. The truth is, he is only in 2 our of the 15 chapters. He was a small part of my journey, not the defining factor. I am the only defining factor in my journey. He was a small piece that brought a big realization…I love being me!
My point is, you are the captain and you have the right to stand up for you and get what you deserve. We all deserve to be happy and lead a life full of love, support, and gratitude. Life is an amazing gift. Why would you want to spend your time angry, sad, and blaming other people for something you are going through? We all play a big part in what happens in our life. You can only accept what is happening and if it is something that you are not proud of, then only YOU can fix it. It is time to stop placing blame and time to step up to determine your own fate. You are pretty amazing and it is time you started believing it.
I know this sounds simple and you are probably thinking, “alright, Chasity we get it!” But the truth is, I am amazed at the amount of people who don’t think they deserve the best. We have all done things we wish we could take back, but those incidents actually helped show us something within ourselves that we needed to see. Everything we go through are stepping stones on our road of life. If we didn’t have bumps and hills, then it wouldn’t show us what we are capable of. People see you through your eyes, so show them the amazing person that lies beneath. You will be amazed at what happens!!!
Well, I think I have made my point. So, I am going to leave you with this thought…
“Happiness is where we find it, but rarely where we seek it.”
~J. Petit Senn

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Time to Catch Up!

Thoughts on a Monday…