Self- Reflection Sundays: Testing Positive

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I'm blessed & I Matter 
No, I haven't tested positive for COVID. But this pandemic has given me plenty of time for sitting, reflecting, and dealing with my thoughts; some positive and some negative. This week in particular has had moments where I was beating myself up over the things that I'm not being consistent on. I've been focusing a lot on changes, things that aren't going right, things that aren't happening like I want. And I've come to the decision that it's time for me to turn some things around in my mind and refocus on the positive.


Today I really just want to encourage you as I encourage myself. You matter!!
I don't care what you've been doing or not doing during this time. You matter.


There are plenty of opportunities to look at others and feel like your stuff is miniscule, like no one cares. Like you're alone because you aren't doing what everyone else is doing, not getting attention and recognition like your social media friends. You still matter.


Life is not a race against anyone. Period!


So you didn't start a business, you aren't completing a bunch of DIY projects, you didn't start that garden. You may be getting rest and relaxation, you may be doing things that you aren't even sharing with others. But seeing everybody highlight their accomplishments so often can make you internalize and feel insignificant. I'm here to tell you that you matter! Your life matters. Your story matters. Your loudness matters. Your quietness matters. Your personality matters. Your job matters. Your breathing matters. YOU MATTER!!


Stop worrying about who isn't subscribing to you, who doesn't count what you do as reputable, what circles you don't fit in anymore because you aren't hustling hard enough for them. Don't give up on what God is doing in you. You don't have to prove anything to anyone.

If you haven't been having positive thoughts about yourself lately, check out this snippet that I shared a couple of years ago. Let this be a reminder: *mic check* Testing Testing... be positive because YOU MATTER!


https://www.facebook.com/crystal.u.nock/videos/10100919529013392/


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  1. Alecia ReneceJuly 12, 2020 at 3:19 PM

    I love ALL of this!!! Thank you for sharing. This really encouraged me! =D <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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    1. That's So HandyJuly 12, 2020 at 4:31 PM

      Thank you so much sis. You encourage me everyday!

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