I know it’s been more than a minute. Regardless – let’s do this!

Today, I celebrate beautifully painful, soul-growing, evolutionary truth that moves me deeper into my authentic self.

Today, I celebrate the fact that, while it’s hard, I am brave enough to look fear in the eye, tell it to either ‘GET DOWN OR LAY DOWN” and hold myself in a space that says I’m more than enough and that I cannot lose.

Today, I celebrate the fact that, while I passed on an opportunity that would have allowed me to move closer to my dream, I know that delay isn’t denial. I recognize that before you can PLAY your position, you must PREPARE for that position. And I’m honest enough with myself and the giver of the dream to know when I’m not ready to suit up.

I celebrate the recognition of those people, places and situations that mirror my stuff back to me. It’s not always easy to look at but there is no shame or weakness in knowing and facing the truth.

I celebrate the fact that, when I’m afraid or too weary to even whisper a hint of my dream and my purpose to the world, my spirit is always strong enough to whisper it to my heart.

I celebrate the fact that my muse has come for a visit though I don’t like what she wants me to unpack. What will I hide behind after she strips me down? Being naked, being that vulnerable takes a level of strength and faith I’m not sure I’ve mastered. And yet, I know enough about the muse and who sent her to know that I will not win this. I will write my nakedness in snatches of pretty poetry that leave me breathless and yet free. And I know that even though I will never “win” this struggle with my muse – I must obey – I will also never lose.

I celebrate the fact that 140 characters can spark my creativity, that 140 characters at a time can foster such great connections. That I can coach myself out loud in 140 characters spurts.

I celebrate the fact that that single text message has kept me smiling for two days. *giggle* I celebrate what your energy means to me. I celebrate the gift of your friendship.

And right about now? I celebrate the fact that I have other things to do and shall set about doing just that.

Enjoy your day! Have a safe & enjoyable holiday weekend!

Live in the moment!
*~* MsJayye *~*

“CELEBRATE YOU” Friday.

Yes, it’s that time of the week again. Time to celebrate what happened this week – the accomplishments, the opportunities, the epiphanies, etc.

Can’t think of anything to celebrate? Life has you feeling like nothing worth celebrating happened? Then celebrate what DIDN’T happen!

First, I’m celebrating the upcoming nuptials of two of my guy friends. Two really great guys who managed to find their way to the right women for them. It’s a beautiful thang ya’ll. I pray them love in their hearts, peace in their homes & joy in their lives. I’m celebrating a business breakthrough for another friend. The completion of a degree for another friend. (Go Girl!) Another friend’s niece landed a full-ride to a GREAT school.

On the personal front? I’m celebrating revelations, personal epiphanies, and GROWTH. I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve learned to stand still and let God prune me. We can’t grow into our full beauty without being pruned. It isn’t always easy. As a matter of fact, it can be (and is) downright painful sometimes but it is necessary for those of us who want to be all that He intended. I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to truly let go and move on. To give thanks for what was and praise for what lies ahead. To recognizing and appreciating every season in my life, my friendships, my relationships and letting them unfold as they were intended…even when I think I want to hold on.

I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to redefine my comfort zones. That I’m learning much of what I thought of as “comfort zones” were simply loading docks for fear and insecurities. I’m celebrating the fact that I’m learning to be comfortable with being UNCOMFORTABLE because I know that something bigger, better and more beautiful lies on the other side.

I’m celebrating the fact that I have been blessed with the most wonderful friends in the world. The kind of friends who, just by showing up and being who they are in every interaction they have with another person leave you no option other than to rise to YOUR highest self. I’m celebrating every success they have – big and small. I’m celebrating every dream they dig deep to bring to fruition. I’m celebrating every conversation, email, venting session, or moment of silence we share. I celebrate the many blessings you have brought my way simply by being my friend.

I’m celebrating the fact that I recognize when something larger than me is at work in my life. I’m celebrating the fact that, this dream that has been planted in my heart is stronger than my fear, my doubt, my laziness, my desire to know every single “who-what-how-when-and where”. I’m celebrating the fact that I know this isn’t just a dream that I came up by my little ol’ self. And I know this because it has been constant for much too long and my desire to see it through has grown stronger. Not necessarily louder but STRONGER. I’m celebrating the words of my pastor who says, “God didn’t just give you a dream to be DREAMT - He gave it to you to be DONE”.

I’m learning to celebrate what I don’t know. AND TO KEEP PRESSING FORWARD. Learning to trust. Trust God. Trust life. Trust my heart. Trust my spirit. Trust MYSELF.

I’m celebrate new beginnings, the chance to choose (and choose again if I need to), and new mercies.

I’m celebrating LIFE, love, laughter, lessons and loving everything about it.

What’s on YOUR celebration list?

Dancing with joy,
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ MsJayye Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ