WE'RE MARCHING TO...
Happy first day of March, the day a lot of non-Black people and companies turn their “love for Black folks” switch off.
Let’s not focus on the negative. Today is already off to a pretty phenomenal start, and I wanted to share this energy with you. If you know me, you know I live to sleep past 9 o’clock, even on a workday. My first meeting is usually at 10:30AM so I do not require myself to be fresh faced five minutes till (LOL - totally not kidding).
Anyway, I’m up so early because I did a favor for a girlfriend and on my way back home I said to myself, “Self, why don’t we just go to Starbucks, and get to work.” I know who is Self, and what has she done with Richelle? Honestly, for the longest time I had been wanting to be an early bird again, but creating that habit is really difficult without the proper motivation, and level of energy in the mornings. I realize part of my issue is my nighttime routine. I don’t have a substantial one that helps me carry over energy into the morning, but that’s what coffee is for!
Speaking of coffee, let’s talk about what I’m going to accomplish in the month of March, and the purpose of this post. Today marks day one of my March fast. Not only am I pursuing some answers and guidance about a few important things, I am determined to get where I would like to be physically and mentally. In January, I focused on getting reacquainted with cardio on the treadmill, and I successfully stayed the course with that AND intermittent fasting. I was able to see consistency and commitment there, and that was my only focus. In February, I gave myself TOO MUCH grace (remember, my “how much is too much” post). My goal was to drop at LEAST 10lbs, and while I didn’t gain any weight, I most definitely didn’t lose any either. So in March, I’m turning it around. I’ve decided to commit to 3 days of working out and a month long fast from red meat, bread, sugar and drinks other than water and coffee (Black, like ya girl).
I’m already on a really great start, and I have no one to credit and thank but God.
He knows His child and He worked it out that I would do this. I’m truly grateful for the motivation He provided this morning, and while this isn’t a testimony post, it is ALWAYS a good time to share something good! Please, comment below any testimony or good report you want to share. Last night, I had a moment of vulnerability with myself, a friend, and before bed, with God. I wasn’t really questioning God, but letting Him have my feelings because I recognize that’s all they were. I’m working for a LOT and God inspired it all, but sometimes it gets difficult being patient, just letting God complete the work while I also do my part. I don’t do much comparing myself to other people, so my frustrations come from that patience thing (lol). I’m doing a lot of babbling right now so let me cut to the chase. I have some requests and I need a clear pathway for God to speak to me about them. They’re not materialistic, and please, I am not asking about my husband (LOL). I just want to be closer.
The month of March is about abundance, not in stuff and things, but in faith, purpose and love.
Dassit. Dassall. If there’s anything on your heart that you’d like me to pray for, comment below or send me a message here.
