Give Yourself. Don't Lose Yourself. "There are many women that we all know, sometimes they include ourselves, who fight to elevate the lives of those around them and create happiness. But in so doing, they lose themselves in others, in boyfriends or husbands, in children or other relatives, in friendships or professional connections. These relationships are valuable but cannot be primary sources of emotional stability, happiness, and peace. That must come from time spent acquiring the self-knowledge essential to building inner peace, happiness, and emotional resilience in the face of life's obstacles. We must know and elevate ourselves, first" (Ms, Black Florida, Elyse Lewis). Something Has Got to Give? Women are hardwired to be giving creatures. Beautiful, strong, and powerful women are not immune to being gentle, loving or empathetic. As Chaka Khan said, “We” are every woman all rolled into one. Being giving people can be both joyful and painful. It’s joyful when you’re appreciated and your kindness is reciprocated. This is an easy wave to ride and it’s all good. But this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes we give and give and never get any good energy in return. Some women can swipe “right” at that mess and keep going without a second’s bother. Others become depleted of energy and emotion, like flowers that try to grow with no water. Well ladies, guess what? Water Your Self! Being strong women, your first responsibility is to yourself and your own power. How will you enrich the lives of others or make an impact on the world if you neglect the source of all this potential greatness? You can’t. 1. Become your own keeper first. Make sure your emotional and physical needs are met by knowing yourself and caring for yourself. Know your strengths and your limits, too. Set boundaries on your time and inner resources, then guard them like a lioness guards her cubs. 2. Learn to love being alone. This will be your bulwark. If you can be strong when you’re alone you won’t let energy leeches come into your life just because “it’s somebody to hang out with.” 3. Energize from within. Become your own source of strength. If running in the park makes you euphoric, do that. If writing music makes you feel legendary, do that. If yoga connects you with your inner strength, do that. Know how to recharge by yourself. We are all magnanimous women with powerful potential. Let’s keep it that way.
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