THIS YEAR:Timely Transformation, Tough Decisions, Tearful Transitions, and Tilted Crowns

THIS YEAR:

Timely Transformation, Tough Decisions, Tearful Transitions, and Tilted Crowns

This has truly been a tough year thus far! If I had a magnifying glass, a crystal ball, or bifocals, I still would not have seen THIS YEAR coming!

I am not ready to fully release into the atmosphere all that THIS YEAR has been for my life! It is very true that we all are going through, surviving, or coming out of something. THIS YEAR has turned those words on their side, shook them vigorously, and composed a soundtrack for my life, forcing me to see, talk, and walk differently!

THIS YEAR has taught me the value of knowing DIFFERENCE!

The difference between accepting what they give vs. speaking up for what you deserve.

The difference between living on your terms vs. making decisions out of the anxieties of those who love you.

The difference between actually fixing something or working on it just so it can be used another time.

The difference between being present and accounted for vs. giving presents to be accounted for.

The difference between being tolerated vs. being appreciated.

The difference between what's understood vs. what's in writing.

The difference between intention and interpretation.

The difference between my village and my community.

The difference between being incoherently invisible vs. being consciously silent.

The difference between knowing how your presence will make an impact vs. knowing how your presence will be impacted.

The difference between being RELATIVE and being RELATABLE!

Surely I have more DIFFERENCES that remain understated. However, rocking with the knowledge of DIFFERENCE... THIS YEAR has made me better!

While it's not time to pull the veil back, I will say that in moments of unexpectancy, you have to be willing to be changed. No matter how hard the tough decisions, the tearful transitions, or how much it tilts your crown, the you that emerges from the metamorphosis of it all was part of a timely transformation, no matter how painful or untimely it feels.

Peace and Blessings,

Love and Light,

Coach A 

#BeFreeBeloveth

A Crown Worthy to Be Worn

 A Crown Worthy to Be Worn

Some years ago, my twin sisters, Geneva and Perrena, gifted me a beautiful, jewel-encrusted copper crown. They gave it to me during a season when others had intentionally tried to diminish my presence—especially my visibility and my voice.

Since I was in my mid-twenties, I have worn some type of headwear to honor my bEARTHday. But this crown is one I cherish more than all the others.

This crown reminds me that I deserve to be seen for the beauty I share with others.

This crown reminds me that my imperfections are my perfections.

This crown reminds me of the value that DNA doesn't designate family—only kinship.

This crown reminds me that if you put good things into the atmosphere, they will come back to you.

So, if you see me wearing my crown on my July bEARTHday, throughout the month of July, or on any other day, smile and wave—or just keep it moving.

Because this crown is worthy of me wearing it.