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Happy Mother’s Day!

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Happy Mother’s Day!

I know I’m the mother I am because of the mother who raised me.  Some lessons she didn’t speak, but I caught them as she modeled and lived life in front of me. For that, I will be forever grateful.

Some days I don’t feel like a great mother, but I pray my children catch more of my good moments than anything else.

Some days you might not feel like a great mother either, and that is okay. Keep living in front of them, keep loving them, and keep giving your children the best you can each day! It will all work out.

What’s the greatest lesson you learned from your mom?

~Keishawna Jolivette 🦋

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Tomorrow Starts a New Chapter!

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When you write the story of your life next year, don’t allow anyone else to hold the pen.

Don’t allow anyone else’s opinions to dictate the words on your page.

It’s your life. It’s your story. WRITE A GOOD ONE!

As you say goodbye to 2019 and hello to 2020, what do you want to see in your story next year?

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in “moments” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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You Are Destined for Greatness

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My son wanted me to bring him Panda Express for lunch yesterday. When it was time for our fortune cookies I took the one that was all broken and crumbled that no one else wanted. The fortune inside said, “YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS.”

It made me think of how quickly we sometimes give up on people because their life is all broken and crumbled.

That person you are throwing away life may not look like much now, but you never know the great plan God has for them.

I realize that there are some people we DO need to walk away from. But there are some we don’t. Sometimes that person we don’t need to give up on is ourselves.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but don’t give up on yourself. YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS!!

Don’t Lose Hope! Don’t Give Up! The Best Is Yet To Come!

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in “moments” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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“What You Do Today Can Improve All Your Tomorrows”

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It’s Sunday.

Some people think of this day as the beginning of the week and for some it’s the end.

No matter how you look at it, this is a new day. What will you do with it?

Today’s challenge:

1. Reflect on your past dreams and goals.
2. Choose one that you are not actively pursuing.
3. List of all the reasons why it cannot work.
4. Throw the list away.
5. Write down the ONE reason why it can work. Believe it!
6. Make one step (no matter how small) towards accomplishing the goal or dream you chose.
7. Repeat these steps as needed.

That’s it. Seven simple steps that can change the direction of your life.

You can continue to allow F.E.A.R. or “False Evidence Appearing Real“ to stop you…..

Or, you can overcome F.E.A.R. and “Forget Everything And Run“ towards your goal or dream.

Stop focusing on the problems, and focus on the possibilities!!

What you do today can improve all your tomorrows. Ralph Marston

What will you do with this day?

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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You Made the Decision, Now Move On

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A few years back my husband and I had to make a difficult decision regarding the care of someone very close to us. After we settled on what we felt was the best decision, we later wondered if we did the right thing.

During that time, someone told us, “never beat yourself up for making a decision that at the time you felt was the best decision”.

I sometimes repeat those words to reassure myself when doubt tries to creep in.

There were decisions I made even this past week that I later questioned. But, I told myself I made the best decision with the information I had in that moment.

After that, all I can do is trust God’s word that says, “ALL things work together for good to them that love God” Romans 8:28.

I can honestly say any decision I initially questioned, worked out on my behalf in the long run. Maybe not always the way I thought it would, but it worked out.

If you are beating yourself up over a decision you made, STOP!

It’s done.

Time to move on.

If it’s in your power to change the outcome, then do so. If not, focus your efforts, time and energy on what you can control. Trust God to handle the rest.

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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“Every Moment Is A Fresh Beginning”

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There have been moments I have said I can’t wait until the day is over, or I can’t wait until after a certain time period has passed so that I don’t have to deal with a particular situation or person.

As I was driving the other day, I saw a billboard with the T.S. Eliot quote,

“Every moment is a fresh beginning”

I paused and thought, EVERY… not some… not a few… but EVERY moment.

That’s when I was reminded that I don’t have to wait until the next day to have a fresh start. I don’t have to wait until next year, or until I leave the job, or until I move, or whatever, for a fresh beginning.

My FRESH BEGINNING can start right NOW. It starts in my attitude and thinking.

It starts with me saying that I’m not going to allow a situation or person to dictate my mood, the way I feel, or my outcome.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% percent how you respond to it. ~Charles R. Swindoll

Whatever happened, happened. I can’t rewind time and change what happened the past year, past month, past week, past day, or past hour.

BUT, I can change my response to what’s happening.

Today, CHOOSE to respond and react differently to what’s happening in your life.

When something crazy happens,

  • Take a deep breath
  • Think before you respond or react
  • Remember that EVERY MOMENT (which can literally mean the next minute or next second) is an opportunity for a NEW BEGINNING.

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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Are You Brave Enough to Say Goodbye?

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Have you ever stayed at a job, in a relationship, or in a situation longer than you should have?

Sometimes we stay out of fear of failure, fear of the unknown, false loyalty, false obligation, guilt, pride, or you name it.

I feel about twenty pounds lighter physically, mentally and emotionally because I finally let go of something I needed to say GOODBYE to a long time ago.

The thing I held on to was not necessarily bad, but it wasn’t good for my life at this time.

Sometimes the thing God has for us is being held back because we won’t move some things out of our lives.

When we are brave enough to say GOODBYE, life greets us with a new HELLO! ~Paulo Coelho

You will never know what’s waiting on the other side until you say GOODBYE to some people, places and things.

For me, on the other side of GOODBYE was peace, joy, more time with my family and more time for some things I know God has called me to do.

If you are holding on to something you know in your heart that you need to let go of, I pray that you find the strength and the courage to say GOODBYE and walk away!

Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

What “HELLO” is waiting for you to have the faith to finally say “GOODBYE“?

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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“I Would Rather Try and Fail Than Fail to Try”

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I know of a lady who for 29 years, said she was going to pursue a dream. Finally, right before the 30th year she found the courage to do it.

It didn’t turn out as big as she had imagined, but I’m proud of her that she finally did it.

What have you thought about doing, but have not done?

How long will you allow “This year,” to turn into “Next year,” to turn into NEVER?

How long will you hold yourself back?

How long will you allow fear and self doubt to keep you stuck in a place you don’t want to be, and away from the place you want to be?

How long will you sit on the sidelines and watch others pursue their dreams?

How long will you say you can’t? “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” ~Henry Ford

How long will you say it will take too long? “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” ~ Earl Nightingale

It’s up to you to conquer your fears and quiet the self doubt in your mind.

Yes, you could fail. But, you also could succeed. Or, you can learn from it and try again.

It’s NEVER too late to start!

What ONE THING can you do TODAY to move a step closer towards your dream, or a desire you have?

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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Are You Traveling on the Right Road?

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I saw this quote recently and it really challenged me. I’ve been running a lot lately and I’m tired. It’s time I stop and evaluate this road I’m on.

Don’t exhaust yourself running on a path that’s not yours to follow. The road may be great for someone else, but it doesn’t mean it’s right for you.

If you find yourself on the wrong road, GET OFF.

I know starting over can be scary. But, I’d rather you start over than spin your wheels going nowhere.

Have a blessed day and remember to find the “jolly” in every “moment” life brings your way!

~ Keishawna

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It Could All Be So Simple

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Lauryn Hill’s song Ex-Factor starts off by saying “it could all be so simple, but you’d rather make it hard“. The song is referring to a relationship, but I wonder how many other things in our life are simple that we’re making hard.

I remember one time I was hired for a position and based on the interview I had an expectation that I would be doing a specific thing. However, my manager, who did not participate in the hiring process, had me doing something different. I was frustrated and stressed out about it. Several people suggested that I simply talk to my manager, but I would always talk myself out of doing it.

Finally, when I couldn’t take it anymore, I, in much nicer words, asked my manager at what point could I start doing what I expected. Her answer was simple. She said, “starting today”. It was all a simple misunderstanding.

On today, I challenge you to recognize that some things and situations are not as complicated as we’re making it out to be.

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