In November we say NO

Hey Protected babe,

I pray all is well with you guys. As we're getting closer to closing out the year, setting goals for the upcoming quarter and handling our day to day lives remember to have the right individuals around you.

November is a month that I use as a mirror with reflecting on the truth that the real battle invariably lies with our own self. Now is the time to remain mindful and concentrate on right actions and correct conduct. This is the time that I make certain adjustments to my goals. Some of you may know that I start my new year on my birthday in August and do a six month check in on my progress in January of the upcoming year. I use November to help me look to see what has been working and what hasn't been working to keep me on my journey to co-create the plan GOD have for me.

To be honest I've been struggling a little to be optimistic lately. Normally around this time of the year I experience winter blues aka depression. For all of you that have been following my journey know I have hard times during the ending of the year. This year I've been proactive about my winter blues and am making sure that my support team know exactly what I'm feeling. I'm also making sure to keep my weekly therapy sessions.

I've met so many dope individuals over these past couple of weeks that have been helping me with my vision for Protected & Paid so that definitely have been a plus for me.

This month of November I will be saying NO to people, places and things that are not serving me anymore or helping me to my next. Over the past week I had to organize my contacts in my phone and put letters by each individual contact. The letter A was placed next to all the contacts in my phone that help me ascend, evolve, provide helpful advice and who create space for me to win. Next we have the category for the individuals that I can call just to talk about my day, life problems, go out with and who help me enjoy life. These people I like to call them my protected friends. The letter P was placed next to those individuals names. Another category is the letter T . These individuals are the ones that call to take from me without pouring back into me or even checking on my well being, but want me to be there for them freely. I found it hard to accept that at the end of organizing my contacts I had more T's than any other letters. After reflecting on this I've realized that in this season everyone with a T next to their name can't & won't have direct access to me. Boundaries have been placed and a prayer have been sent up. Forward movement only. Onward & upward to building out Protected & Paid.

In this month of November I'm only giving my time to purposeful relationships only! Anything else I'm saying NO to. Very selfish and intentional about me right now. If it's sent by GOD then it will be blessed. If it's not GOD sent I NO longer:

I am NO longer allowing people to borrow my presence for their ego!!!

I am NO longer settling because I don't want to hurt someone else!!!

I am NO longer doubting myself due to others opinion of me!!!

I am NO longer going back to the same people, places and things that left me feeling depleted, unseen or fearful! I know my worth and will protect my peace at all coast!!!

I am NO longer going to be hard on myself! I will be Gracefully accepting failures. I will continue to prosper through. Failed moments make great leaders!!!

I am NO longer chasing after people who are running from me. Being emotional dysfunctional is toxic and toxicity isn't attractive!!!

I am NO longer trying to get people to understand me! I will continue to show up as me!!!

I am NO longer operating out of survival. I deserve to be in environments that bring out the softness in me!!!

Below are some of the scriptures that I'll be meditating on to help me no longer accept people, places and things that aren't sent by GOD:

Ecclesiastes 3:6- a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

John 8:32- Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Philippians 4:6- Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

As always I pray that this blog helps you in one or more areas. Remember to stay in prayer, stay in peace, stay intentional, but most importantly stay Protected & Paid.

Sheema W.

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