My spirit has been flying so high lately. Why? Because I am teaching a Girls Empowerment course and what my girls have taught me is priceless. When I started on this journey, I thought I knew all the answers about how to approach life, but as you can see, I am still learning.
Before I teach every class, I pray to my Creator. I want to say the right words that impact my girls long after I depart this earth. I have to call them my girls for they are like the children I have never had. Their beautiful faces and hopeful spirits fill me with a peace I have never before experienced.
As I go through this journey called life, I am amazed at all the opportunities that I have been blessed to have. For example, I almost turned down the opportunity to teach as I had never done it before and questioned my ability to be an effective teacher. Now I know that I am more than capable of leading any class.
My girls have taught me a number of things which I will share with you:
1. Never underestimate children. They will truly surprise you with how talented they are no matter
their race, gender, or class.
2. Don't practice the politics of low expectations.
3. Accept any and all challenges for they teach you how amazing you really are.
4. Obstacles are meant to be overcome. So never give up.
5. Pick your battles wisely. There is no need to be hard all the time.
6. Practice patience for that is truly one of the greatest virtues in life.
7. Prayer changes circumstances.
8. Believe in yourself no matter what.
9. Thrown caution to the wind. Just do it!
10. Fortune favors the BOLD. Take risks and don't worry so much about the outcome. Who you
become after you take risks, is what is important.
These ten tips are what I practice every day with my girls. My spirit is truly enriched for these children give me another reason to live. They hang on every word I say because I am not there for a paycheck. I am there to make a positive difference in their life. I have girls that are in foster care, hungry, and deal with sexual and weight issues. Listening to them has made me put my life in perspective.
I am so happy right now being there for them. I am a listening ear and encourage their growth. I didn't have a "Ms. Precious" when I was growing up so I want to give them all of me at all times. Thank you Beyonce for showing me that hard work really does pay off.
Your spirit will soar when you see beyond yourself and help others. Be the blessing that you need in life.
Love,
Precious
