Back with Episode 31! This time of year always feels like a spiritual new years for me, so I am hitting you with a new year's post, from the first day of 2019. So not too far back, but at the same time a world away because this is the last pre-pandemic full year we experienced, of course we didn't know it at the time.

2018 had been another year of blessing on top of 2017 which was a pivotal point for me in life, in finances and realizing A LOT of dreams. This first day of 2019 came with a lot of reflection and a lot of gratitude, kind of like I'm feeling right now.

This one is titled "Romans 8:18" and the scripture reads: "For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us." That right there says it all, for then and for now. Don't trip baby, God got you!

Themes:

Suffering for what?!: Most of our wounds are self-inflicted. If we take the time to really examine them, we find that we have exactly what we need to heal them, but it takes active attention to do so.

Make time for joy: that's your job, that's the assignment. No one can do it for you, although some may remind you how, it is a step only you can take for yourself and the reward is great.

Looking like what you been through is a whole red flag: It comes from not just putting yourself on the back burner but taking you off of the stove and out of the kitchen completely. It's your first sign that you need to slow down and be honest about your schedule, calendar and priorities. You have to be number one or the entire thing doesn't work. You are the CEO, you can't be out here raggedy. It won't matter how many gold stars you collect if you can't stand your reflection in them.

Worthiness: once and for all let's settle it. . .here and now. You are worth it, you are worthy. Period.

When you know you know: In love and in life too. Follow that, that is what is real, everything else is just noise, just a distraction, just a dream.

Part of being a Queen is protecting your peace and ultimately protecting the Queen!

- What is the biggest thing threatening your peace right now?

- What self-inflicted wounds are you creating or pouring salt on?

- Where can you make more room for joy in your life today?

- Do you believe you are worthy of back-to-back wins. . .for life?

Author, poet, spoken word artist and emcee Opal Ellyse has been keeping handwritten journals since 1995. Each week she shares an entry and ties it to current events and relevant topics of conversation. Royalty is living in your legacy while you're still here. Understanding your past and bridging it to the present (and future) is a gift. Join Opal as she shares wisdom from the past as it becomes present day epiphany and a blueprint for all that is next.

Enjoy!

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Music: DJ Pain 1