Creation

Pressure can create a sense of urgency. Pressures from work; or the lack of work. Or perhaps the lack meaningful work. Pressure from family; preparation for the future, single mother transitioning to a blended family, teaching your daughter to be confident and honest while still being her 4 year old self. Pressures of life in general: pending nuptials, more bills than money, growing tired of presenting the same ol' prayers to God while at the same time holding on to the fact that He hears every line. These are a few of my current pressures. Life is full of them and although pressure or stress has always presented itself in one form or another on one level or another, pressure is consistent.

I've come to learn that even though pressure is consistent, so is God. The truth is God walked me through times of intense financial strains before. And I was ok. So it is true today when financial pressures are in my inner court. God has walked me through emotionally and verbally abusive relationships. So it is no small feat to allow Him to guide me with wisdom in sustaining my relationship with my fiancé until the end of my existence.

I read the cover story of Essence Magazine in which actress Long was interviewed. The last few words of the article were poignant to me:

"We underestimate the lives we can provide for ourselves...if we can imagine the life we want to live, we can have that...we can manifest the kind of lives we always dreamed of having."

I always wanted to live a life without worry. So I simply stopped worrying. I wanted to have a healthy, fun, stable and peaceful relationship with the man I would marry. I work to create that type of space in my life (and am still working at this). I want a daughter who is confident, giving, honest, resilient and courageous. Therefore I invest the necessary tools, information, education and prayers to ensure she is just that. I want a life where I don't make the same mistakes over and over again, where I can forgive quickly, love freely and give begrudgingly. Therefore I intentionally insert God into my thoughts, actions, efforts, words and deeds because I know left to my own vices I am doomed! I CAN create the life I want, pressure, stress or trouble come near or far.

No excuses, just choices. And I choose to be free!

What can you create in order to live your best life?