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What keeps you focused? What do you say when you feel ready to give up? There are moments when as women we simply get drained, and maybe even ready to throw in the towel. However there is a powerful restorative beauty in daily reminders of what is ultimately important to you.

“YOU.WILL.RISE. ->The myth of the phoenix describes the fire-bird who is burned to ashes with its nest. Out of the ashes a new egg is created and a new bird is born, who lives longer and more powerful than the original bird. Your ability to “reborn” after a personal set-back or failed business venture is important to remember. You may fail at some point, but it’s what you learn from the experience that will raise you to another level of excellence that ultimately creates the powerful businesswoman you are.” ~Excerpt from Embrace Your Journey: 180 Day journey of Spiritual Transformation for the Woman Entrepreneur-Day 1 (c) Copyright 2011, 2012 Sum of Her Publishing/Katrina M. Harrell

Below of 107 powerful mantras, reminders and affirmations for you on your wealth journey. Read them print them, share them, commit some of them to memory.

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1. 1. Though it hurts…I will fight
2. 2. Through my cry…is my triumph
3. 3. Though I stand out…I’m the missing link
4. 4. Through my sweat…is my breakthrough
5. 5. Above all the things I need, is courage
6. 6. Though I waiver, I shall not fall
7. 7. Though I pause, I shall not stop
8. 8. Though they laugh , I shall smile
9. 9. Though I’m heavy, my burdens are light
10. 10. Though it challenges me…I am victorious
11. 11. There is beauty all around me
12. 12. There is power in the dark
13. 13. BE. Is a complete sentence
14. 14. The seed is the blessing
15. 15. Sowing the good seed is the purpose of all..
16. 16. Do not rush the harvest
17. 17. There is power in incubation
18. 18. Though it is hidden, it is transforming
19. 19. Your breath is your life
20. 20. You only have TIME…to be present
21. 21. Through your haste, you spoil
22. 22.Through your quiet you are loud
23. 23. Through your faith you shall persevere
24. 24. Though they may appear better, you have yet to shine
25. 25. Your inadequacy is your power in the wrong space
26. 26. Protect your peace, create your abundance
27. 27. They’re not haters, simply the confused
28. 28. Those that “hate” are confused about their own power
29. 29. Clean your home…clear your mind
30. 30. Your abundance is in your home
31. 31. Your home is the manifestation of your universe
32. 32. A messy mind creates a messy environment
33. 33. Treadmills lead to nowhere, but the journey on the open road reveals abundance
34. 34. Do not desire others to change, desire others to know who they are
35. 35. The journey is in discovering that we all have the mind of God.
36. 36. When in doubt…stop and clean
37. 37. You do not need an answer…you simply need to be BE the answer
38. 38. Lack of money is lack of order
39. 39. When you receive the calling…do not shout it aloud…there is power in silence
40. 40. Your calling requires cultivation
41. 41. Do not compare that which is incomparable
42. 42. You have everything you’ve ever asked for…stop looking, start seeking.
43. 43. An upset stomach is an unbalanced life…
44. 44. There is power in stillness
45. 45. There is no lack, only the clog in the flow of abundance
46. 46. The secret to success is in creating your system
47. 47. Focus on the process…not the end result
48. 48. You do not know what you do not experience
49. 49. You do not understand what you do not learn
50. 50. Wisdom requires courage
51. 51. It is great to be seen…but better to be effective
52. 52. Do not shout before it’s ready
53. 53. Tears are the windshield cleaner of a cloudy soul
54. 54. Perception is like a computer…it only outputs what you input, true or not.
55. 55. All the world is an analogy…should you need the answer, look within.
56. 56. At the end…I am you, you are me.
57. 57. No one cares about what you do…only in the energy you bring
58. 58. In all the chaos…clear the plate
59. 59. In all the noise…remain still
60. 60. In all the confusion…most is non important
61. 61. Do not wait for a wakeup call…
62. 62. Set the standard to which you shall live by
63. 63. Even though it hurts…do not stop
64. 64. Even though they pass you…continue at your pace
65. 65. Even though they do not respond…continue to love
66. 66. Even though they do not desire you…continue to grow
67. 67. Though you may stop…you shall not quit
68. 68. Though you may fail…you shall pivot
69. 69. There is peace in a smile
70. 70. There is power in empathy
71. 71. Being who you really are…requires courage
72. 72. Being who we agree to be, requires motivation
73. 73. Worrying clogs the flow
74. 74. Though there is not enough, there is plenty
75. 75. Though they do not see, I shall reveal
76. 76. Through they do not respond I shall…praise
77. 77. Though they do not feel, I shall embrace
78. 78. Though I am complete…it is not done
79. 79. Though it is not perfect, it is ready
80. 80. Though I still lack, I am abundant
81. 81. A lion does not consult the bird
82. 82. The bird does not request the permission of the worm
83. 83. The worm does not fret its fate
84. 84. A confused life is a confused business
85. 85. A confused business is a wasted purpose
86. 86. The secret to success is in what you eat
87. 87. Lose the weight…gain your abundance
88. 88. Wealth is your birthright
89. 89. Liberation is in letting go
90. 90. People do not hear what you say…they feel what you are
91. 91. They do not need to know your every movement…only your every result
92. 92. Over planning kills the flow
93. 93. Control is fear of success in letting go
94. 94. There is only one thing you must do…be present
95. 95. Your creative energy is like the ocean…therefore do not haste
96. 96. Control creates fear
97. 97. Though you may not fit in…you are the secret ingredient
98. 98. Children are the good seed…
99. 99. Without faith…there is no life
100. 100. If the seed does not harvest…evaluate the soil
101. 101. Anxiety is the body telling you to slowdown. Stop, refocus on what’s important now
102. 102. They do not “buy” you because you are not BEing “you”
103. 103. The blessing is in the fight…the pull, the push, the tenacity…don’t give up
104. 104. The greatness you see in others…is indeed the greatness you have yet to see in you.
105. 105. Though they resist, you continue to push
106. 106. You already know…you simply need the courage to agree and act.
107. 107. The answer will not come by staring at the computer…but it will come in the stillness of a deeply rooted tree, the lean of the blade of grass towards the sun, the stretch of your limbs in stride, the peace in your mind a midst chaos, the chirp of the bird at the top of the morning, the wind we do not see, the moon that is ever present, the sun that sustains and nurtures, the perfection of the fruit, the restorative beauty of rest, the fall of the leaf, the spoil of the fallen fruit that resurrects new fruit, the laughter of our children. The peace you chose to embrace…no matter what.
(c) Copyright 2011, 2012 Sum of Her Publishing/Katrina M. Harrell

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"Self Love is not Selfish!"

This affirmation is featured in our book Because I am a Queen: 100 Affirmations for Daily Living, however, this isn't about a shameless plug. Rather, it's a reflection on what it means to truly internalize self love.

A perception of love that I embrace is that it is an action word; a verb that requires movement and an expression of what one has declared. If you heard someone state to "love" something then one would expect to see that love displayed. For example, if it were a professed love for ice cream, you may expect to often see them indulging in the latest ColdStone creation. Or perhaps they are a gold card carrying member of Starbucks because of their immense love for the brewed beverage. On the other hand that love may be for a spouse or child and their undying devotion is displayed in everyday acts of kindness and sacrifice. So then it begs the question, if one has self love how then is it displayed? Better yet, if YOU have self love how do you display it? Can YOU be found indulging in activities that promote your wellness? Are YOU a gold card carrying member of immense love for self? Are YOU capable of undying devotion to yourself in everyday acts of kindness and sacrifice? These are the questions I had to ask myself.

Self love is not selfish!

It's ok to say no sometimes. It's ok to feed yourself and not starve literally and figuratively for the things you need to be well. Self love means WE understand our self worth. It's inherent, intrinsic and cannot be lessened or made poor. Self love means care for our mental and physical well being. Self love means we are careful of who we allow into our sacred space. Self love means we define situations and do not allow situations to define us. Self love means that we value people, things and experiences that assist us into developing into our best selves. Recently, I've embraced the concept of being a self-love revolutionary. It's dawned on me that many people who do not value themselves will aim at killing another's natural desire to see themselves in the best light. Thus, we unwillingly accept others perception of who we are and the value we bring to the world. When the reality is, very often those individuals are viewing us from their own skewed reality. There is a serious lack of beautiful, reflective love in our communities and sometimes our homes. Our girls do not see themselves as beautiful and thus struggle with seeing the beauty in their sisters. I've been blessed with an amazing group of women around me who strive to reflect the best of themselves so I see the best within myself, yet we're not perfect and we too struggle.

While, writing in my journal the other day I realized I was feeling quite unhappy. It seemed out of the blue but upon further introspection I realized that even with all my work, I was still engaged in habits of negative self talk, giving more time and voice to things that I didn't want rather than positive self talk to things I do want. I needed a mutiny in my own mind. I needed to take drastic action. Self love!

Thus, I declared a ground breaking, radical revolution in my life. I would be a self love revolutionary. We must thank the late and great Gil Scott Heron and the Last Poets for the adage that the revolution will not be televised because it shall surely start in my mirror. It means I take care of my spiritual, physical and mental wellness. I speak words of love and encouragement to myself. I write myself love letters that I mail at random. It means to not sacrifice my spiritual time with my Creator or treat it remotely. It means to be purposeful in taking care of my body. It means I become a "gold card" carrying member of the self love club. While it's a very personal journey to be a self love revolutionary, I would appreciate my sisters (and brothers) checking in on me. If it touches a part of you declare a self love revolution in your life. Be innovative and absolutely rebellious with your revolution, because self love is not selfish and you deserve the greatest love.

Your Sister,

Mothyna James-Brightful

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