Marissaaaa!!!! 🥹🌻🫂💛 You have no idea how freeing it is to read thiiis. Seriously. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for caring about and for me. It does my heart so much good. Bless you, Beautiful 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
I really believe the work that you're doing with this channel is heaven sent. Let me explain: There are only a few RUclipsrs that I listen to for clarity on the black woman's perspective and how to navigate our world right now, today. But, out of all of them YOU ARE the ONLY one that speaks to my heart and mind at its center. I watch so many of your videos and want to comment, but I get so swept in what you're saying and where it carries me that I lose my words. Literally, I lose what I want to say. I end up just thinking and feeling and sitting in those moments with myself. I end up keeping those moments for myself. Just listening to this video I'm crying. I've done that on several other ones too. Like when you talked about your aunt.. Or when you talked about black women not being allowed to be sensitive. Or saying how we deserve rest... Or the black church.. I'm 44 and I'm just starting to grapple with these things and concepts. I didn't get to grow up as an individual. I was part of a "we". I didn't know I could CHOSE to be an "I" or what that even meant. I would choose things, but it was never just for me or just about me. An I'm still part of a "we", but I have much more freedom to see myself and be separate as an "I". There are so many things that I just didn't get. There are things I know I'll never have and it hurts. But, it's so nice to just hear someone talk about what that missed out on in such a soft, relatable way. As well as talk about the beauty in the things they did have and that there's more to come. In time and all around. I just wanted to say, thank you for that. Sincerely, thank you.
*BIG HUGS* I completely understand. We, who have been impacted by financial issues, have trauma we have to work through. It takes time, grace and the correct support. I'm right there with you. I'm afraid of going/being broke too. I see and honor you. It's not just a mindset, it's a scar. We don't want to experience that again or for the first time. Your mindset isn't made up. It's real. It's trying to keep you safe and alive. Have grace with yourself. You're doing amazing. Seriously. Surviving in this world is no easy feat. And you're doing it. Thank you so much for voicing your fears. They reflect mine. That's definitely a reason why I go so hard. I'm afraid. I love you.
SAME... I'm just now making it out of homelessness in a very BRUTAL and unknown city. The energy is harsh, and there's pressure for me to re-enter the rat race and do the very thing that led to me being homeless in the first place... BURNOUT! I am trying to explore what avenues are available to me to generate income without compromising my mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health again. I can't do 2 hr commutes via pública transportation while subjecting my body to BRUTAL weather conditions. I caught covid TWICE because of this and had an intense flu ( borderline walking pneumonia) right after I caught it the second time. I was always RUSHING ( going and leaving work, and even WHILE at work on my 30 min break). My body and spirit was under such duress. When I was homeless, I felt like a failure even moreso because I have always worked jobs but never chose a career. I'm still figuring this out 💙
Whew!! The Lord is teaching me this lesson right now. To learn to slow down,relax, and stay present. He told me “what are you in a rush to do exactly? There is no rushing in my kingdom. SLOW DOWN. Breathe. And remember, I am your Lord.” And then the other day, he said “Who told you, you weren’t enough? Who told you your value comes from the work you do, and not who lives inside of you (God)? Who told you that? A true blessing!! 🤍🙌🏾 keep going sis! Keep creating from the abundance of your heart. 🎨
''like a flower when it's budding, your life will unfold when it's ready, if you are being present and taking all that's happening around you, when it unfolds you will be ready, you are exactly where you need to be, rest, take heart, trust'' thanks for sharing these Alecia, love the video, Greetings from Barcelona
Thank you so much for this. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful resource of positivity here. You're right. We are hard on ourselves and I know these last two years I've been like a missile attack on myself when I've really had no control over outcomes that worked against me. I have felt behind. I was supposed to have already bought a place to live, already been involved with the perfect person for me, had beautiful people in my life to bounce ideas off of and enjoy the presence of. All these things haven't come to be. But I remain believing they will. I'm where I'm supposed to be just now. Thank you again, Sis. Have a wonderful start to the holiday season.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. So beautifully articulated. I’ll be saving this. Know that you are making tremendous strides on your spiritual evolution in this lifetime.
I needed to hear this 🙏🏽 I work as a Social Worker in WV and sometimes feel like I can't ever catch up enough. But it's the system, not my productivity. I am enough and do enough, and I am proud of that. Thank you for the reminder 🙏🏽❤️ thank youuu!
Love your videos and your spirit. Everytime I watch you, I feel like I have something new and interesting to think about, and I also feel a lot lighter. Thank you for being vulnerable too and giving us so much love at the same time, it's amazing. ❤
Thank you Alecia, I cannot tell you how exhausted I feel from constantly feeling “behind”. It makes no sense how I let loving moments pass me by just because I have my mind on an email that has absolutely no bearing on my soul’s fruition. So thank you for this reminder
I love this! Everything you're saying is a conversationI have to have with myself so often as a creator. My workaholic tendencies create this EXACT tension that you're speaking of. I I love that you're talking about when things don't going as planned because if we don't normalize it, it can destroy us. Rather than focusing on when things don't go as planned, I'm slowly, but surely, figuring out how to be present in this exact moment because it's BEAUTIFUL. "We look at life happening as an inconvenience" OMG yes, but I really want to get to the point of looking at like like being on one of many lazy rivers where I sit in the turn and enjoy the current until I push myself to the shore and find another lazy river to ride for a while. I'm not there yet, but this video is a goo reminder to get there. Thank you for this!
Thank you for this message!! You are so right, we put unnecessary pressure on ourselves that prevents us from enjoying the journey. I really needed to hear this and I am so glad you are being gentle with yourself. You deserve that. Also your music is the type where you can listen to one song for a month straight so just know you have shared enough to allow a listener to savor it for a lifetime. 💚💚💚
Should is stifling. Slow down. Selah. Pause. Breathe. Relax. I can relate because I've been wanting to add strength training to my day/schedule and it hasn't happened yet. I just bought the equipment and its just sitting there. Thank you for sharing. "We're supposed to live slowly." I like this comment. This is how I want to live. "There are no rules, what are you rushing for." "You're not behind." "Life will unfold when it's ready." "I'm exactly where I need to be." "I'm not faulty, I'm not wrong."
This was beautiful Alecia! What I heard and felt in my spirit was get out of resistance to the natural spiritual process that is you! That is us. Our lives are divinely designed to unravel the way they need to. It’s already done, gracefully and restfully walk towards it. Thank you for this message. Being kind to self first is a process but we can do ❤🎉
It is hard to slow down. Sometimes, it is forced & we need to listen. I had to learn this the hard way after being dismissed from medical school… I am finally where I am supposed to be
YES, please take your time 🤎 We want you to be able to rest and create slowly. You're already impacting so many of us just by being YOU. 🙏🏼
Marissaaaa!!!! 🥹🌻🫂💛 You have no idea how freeing it is to read thiiis. Seriously. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for caring about and for me. It does my heart so much good. Bless you, Beautiful 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
@@AleciaReneceOf course!! 🤎🤎🤎 "That's what friends are forrr..." 🎶😁
I really believe the work that you're doing with this channel is heaven sent.
Let me explain:
There are only a few RUclipsrs that I listen to for clarity on the black woman's perspective and how to navigate our world right now, today.
But, out of all of them YOU ARE the ONLY one that speaks to my heart and mind at its center.
I watch so many of your videos and want to comment, but I get so swept in what you're saying and where it carries me that I lose my words.
Literally, I lose what I want to say.
I end up just thinking and feeling and sitting in those moments with myself.
I end up keeping those moments for myself.
Just listening to this video I'm crying.
I've done that on several other ones too. Like when you talked about your aunt..
Or when you talked about black women not being allowed to be sensitive.
Or saying how we deserve rest...
Or the black church..
I'm 44 and I'm just starting to grapple with these things and concepts.
I didn't get to grow up as an individual.
I was part of a "we".
I didn't know I could CHOSE to be an "I" or what that even meant.
I would choose things, but it was never just for me or just about me.
An I'm still part of a "we", but I have much more freedom to see myself and be separate as an "I".
There are so many things that I just didn't get. There are things I know I'll never have and it hurts.
But, it's so nice to just hear someone talk about what that missed out on in such a soft, relatable way.
As well as talk about the beauty in the things they did have and that there's more to come.
In time and all around.
I just wanted to say, thank you for that. Sincerely, thank you.
Amen. I tell my family all the time as the day is long! I move when I move accordingly Thanks Sistar
I fear being broke again 😢 that’s why I struggle with this so much but I understand that’s a lack mindset I’d like to recover from
*BIG HUGS* I completely understand. We, who have been impacted by financial issues, have trauma we have to work through. It takes time, grace and the correct support.
I'm right there with you. I'm afraid of going/being broke too. I see and honor you. It's not just a mindset, it's a scar. We don't want to experience that again or for the first time.
Your mindset isn't made up. It's real. It's trying to keep you safe and alive. Have grace with yourself. You're doing amazing. Seriously. Surviving in this world is no easy feat. And you're doing it. Thank you so much for voicing your fears. They reflect mine. That's definitely a reason why I go so hard. I'm afraid. I love you.
SAME... I'm just now making it out of homelessness in a very BRUTAL and unknown city. The energy is harsh, and there's pressure for me to re-enter the rat race and do the very thing that led to me being homeless in the first place... BURNOUT! I am trying to explore what avenues are available to me to generate income without compromising my mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health again. I can't do 2 hr commutes via pública transportation while subjecting my body to BRUTAL weather conditions. I caught covid TWICE because of this and had an intense flu ( borderline walking pneumonia) right after I caught it the second time. I was always RUSHING ( going and leaving work, and even WHILE at work on my 30 min break). My body and spirit was under such duress. When I was homeless, I felt like a failure even moreso because I have always worked jobs but never chose a career. I'm still figuring this out 💙
Whew!! The Lord is teaching me this lesson right now. To learn to slow down,relax, and stay present.
He told me “what are you in a rush to do exactly? There is no rushing in my kingdom. SLOW DOWN. Breathe. And remember, I am your Lord.”
And then the other day, he said “Who told you, you weren’t enough? Who told you your value comes from the work you do, and not who lives inside of you (God)? Who told you that? A true blessing!! 🤍🙌🏾 keep going sis! Keep creating from the abundance of your heart. 🎨
Yes indeed. . .I celebrate myself "Every" second that I have. Those that do not subscribe? Hopefully talk when I am available - Thanks Sistar!
Thanks!
Yes, we're supposed to enjoy life. I recently came to the realization that we are meant to discover every day the joy of what it means to be human.
Wow!! I’m going to listen to this twice. This is EXACTLY what I needed.
Thank you.
It's my absolute pleasure 🌻🌻🌻 you got this. You are enough. Much love and joy to you!
''like a flower when it's budding, your life will unfold when it's ready, if you are being present and taking all that's happening around you, when it unfolds you will be ready, you are exactly where you need to be, rest, take heart, trust''
thanks for sharing these Alecia, love the video, Greetings from Barcelona
Thank you so much for this. I feel blessed to have such a beautiful resource of positivity here. You're right. We are hard on ourselves and I know these last two years I've been like a missile attack on myself when I've really had no control over outcomes that worked against me. I have felt behind. I was supposed to have already bought a place to live, already been involved with the perfect person for me, had beautiful people in my life to bounce ideas off of and enjoy the presence of. All these things haven't come to be. But I remain believing they will. I'm where I'm supposed to be just now. Thank you again, Sis. Have a wonderful start to the holiday season.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. So beautifully articulated. I’ll be saving this. Know that you are making tremendous strides on your spiritual evolution in this lifetime.
This was exactly what I've been praying about and I'm so glad i came across this video. Thank you for this video!
I needed to hear this 🙏🏽 I work as a Social Worker in WV and sometimes feel like I can't ever catch up enough. But it's the system, not my productivity. I am enough and do enough, and I am proud of that. Thank you for the reminder 🙏🏽❤️ thank youuu!
Love your videos and your spirit. Everytime I watch you, I feel like I have something new and interesting to think about, and I also feel a lot lighter. Thank you for being vulnerable too and giving us so much love at the same time, it's amazing. ❤
Thank you Alecia, I cannot tell you how exhausted I feel from constantly feeling “behind”. It makes no sense how I let loving moments pass me by just because I have my mind on an email that has absolutely no bearing on my soul’s fruition. So thank you for this reminder
Thank you sis. This is just what I needed in this moment.
You had me at the title! ❤
Girl! I’m not good. I don’t know where I’m supposed to be 😢
But so glad you are ❤❤
Yes!! This was soooo encouraging!!❤ Thank you!
I needed to hear this. ❤❤
Gratitude💖
your smile is so warm ❤
I love this! Everything you're saying is a conversationI have to have with myself so often as a creator. My workaholic tendencies create this EXACT tension that you're speaking of. I I love that you're talking about when things don't going as planned because if we don't normalize it, it can destroy us. Rather than focusing on when things don't go as planned, I'm slowly, but surely, figuring out how to be present in this exact moment because it's BEAUTIFUL.
"We look at life happening as an inconvenience" OMG yes, but I really want to get to the point of looking at like like being on one of many lazy rivers where I sit in the turn and enjoy the current until I push myself to the shore and find another lazy river to ride for a while. I'm not there yet, but this video is a goo reminder to get there. Thank you for this!
Thank you for this message!! You are so right, we put unnecessary pressure on ourselves that prevents us from enjoying the journey. I really needed to hear this and I am so glad you are being gentle with yourself. You deserve that.
Also your music is the type where you can listen to one song for a month straight so just know you have shared enough to allow a listener to savor it for a lifetime. 💚💚💚
This was encouraging. I hafta remind myself of this everyday. Slowly reprogramming. Thanks for all you do. Love your spirit and your channel❤
THIS IS ON TIME ❤❤❤❤
Should is stifling. Slow down. Selah. Pause. Breathe. Relax. I can relate because I've been wanting to add strength training to my day/schedule and it hasn't happened yet. I just bought the equipment and its just sitting there. Thank you for sharing.
"We're supposed to live slowly." I like this comment. This is how I want to live.
"There are no rules, what are you rushing for."
"You're not behind."
"Life will unfold when it's ready."
"I'm exactly where I need to be."
"I'm not faulty, I'm not wrong."
I love the: no you are correct
thank you. i needed this
This was beautiful Alecia! What I heard and felt in my spirit was get out of resistance to the natural spiritual process that is you!
That is us.
Our lives are divinely designed to unravel the way they need to. It’s already done, gracefully and restfully walk towards it.
Thank you for this message.
Being kind to self first is a process but we can do ❤🎉
Live in the moment.
Yeeeeeeeeeees! Exactly. 💛🌻🫶🏾
Alecia thank you for this I love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for putting everything into perspective, I truly appreciate/ enjoy your content for speaking life keeping go Sis ❤
It is hard to slow down. Sometimes, it is forced & we need to listen.
I had to learn this the hard way after being dismissed from medical school… I am finally where I am supposed to be
Thank you for sharing. This happened to me. I'm recovering as well
@@justzee1574 You got dismissed too?!?
😞 I’m sorry you experienced it too. I had literally 1 year left. Couldn’t get another chance to pass IM
Hmmm question I know you take walks do you do it in the morning and if so do you wake up early and have tips?
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Coffee or Tea
Omgggggggggggggg!!!!!! 💛🥹🫂 Thank you so MUUUUUUUUCH!!!! 🌿 That's so sweet! And yes! Tea coming up. Thank you!!! 🫶🏾🌻
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Mid life crisis party of 1 over here 😂😂
Thankyou!
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