I also know I didn’t proofread this—oops! Lol, my bad. I’ve officially started my travels through Europe and had this idea while sitting in a café in Amsterdam. I had to type it out quickly before heading out and losing WiFi!
I love every part of this and am inspired to make one, too.
It's inspiring to me, that you included faith related points. My faith is something I've been wrestling with for a while - as a queer women churches don't necessarily feel like a safe space to be. So it's encouraging to see others embrace theirs.
I’d love to read your list if you share it publicly!
Also (if you don’t mind) I’d love to say a prayer for you!! Just that you find a church home that feels safe and/or get to a place of peace with no more wrestling!!
I know this turmoil, personally! Due to molestation, I struggled with understanding my sexuality & preferences from as early as 5 years old through college! Not saying you’re struggling — I’m just sharing because during that time period I also felt unsafe, attacked, and weary when attending church. I was trying to go to the person who seemingly had all the answers (God) but didn’t feel loved by those who were supposed to be my “sisters in Christ”. All of that to say, I’m just praying it gets better, simpler, and more loving for you! There are wonderful churches / pastoral leaders out here!
I'll tag you once I do! I already started a draft for it. We shall see what it becomes.
And thank you so much for sharing your story. It's truly helpful to hear other people's stories and the struggles they have overcome. It's encouraging me to keep looking. So I very much appreciate your vulnerability, thank you!
Yes! Please try it! I just shared in the chat that this was a great way for me to spark some creative ideas! When I started writing the list, I didn’t plan on turning any of these into essays! And now, I see that so many of them can be videos, essays, and even personal essays that pitch for publication! I had over 200 things on my original list and just took the first 40 lol
Lovedddd this!!!! So many gems & inspired me to do maybe do this for my audience. I loved hearing this question on Oprah’s podcast bc it’s so easy to get caught up on life’s endless uncertainties ❤️
Ooh, I loved every bit of this amazing list ! I’m definitely going to try this soon. I’m curious to see how many things I know for sure. 😀
So many ideas came to mind as I read this creating one for my daughter, my future self, maybe even for publication.
I stand and agree on #21 & #34, and #13 Same! (which is why I love a good mystery thriller—keep me guessing!). #4 perfectly said , #36, sis, yesss🤎! would love to hear more about this and all things communication.
Haha!! Thank you Nevasia!! You’ve got me smiling over here! I’d love to read your list one day, soon!
& amen! 🙏🏾 I can tell by the ones you resonate with you have a deep sense of faith too!!
And I’m going to (genuinely) sit and think on #36!! Because I do want to self-analyze and see what traits/skills am I utilizing and how to teach it, if possible!
Your 40 things..woo!You can WRITE. AND you had fantastic knows. Can you list more becuase it got some life lessons in there as reminder or take action on.
Great article/read! I agree so much with 20 and 21. I am working so hard on 14!
I would love it if you could elaborate more on:
✨17 (especially in the context of how certain 9-5 jobs/professions and even those around you often silence and reprimand the voice of Black/ African-American women. Healing from that work trauma.)
✨23
✨37
Honorable mentions for elaborating more on 7, 14, 27, 32
I also know I didn’t proofread this—oops! Lol, my bad. I’ve officially started my travels through Europe and had this idea while sitting in a café in Amsterdam. I had to type it out quickly before heading out and losing WiFi!
It was a great read. And hope you’re having all the fun
I know I loved reading every second of this. I plan to make my list this week. Thank you for the inspiration sis 🤍
Thank you sister!!🥹🩵 there’s so many ways to use your list! I’d write one for baby girl, and gift it to her later in life!!
I love every part of this and am inspired to make one, too.
It's inspiring to me, that you included faith related points. My faith is something I've been wrestling with for a while - as a queer women churches don't necessarily feel like a safe space to be. So it's encouraging to see others embrace theirs.
I’d love to read your list if you share it publicly!
Also (if you don’t mind) I’d love to say a prayer for you!! Just that you find a church home that feels safe and/or get to a place of peace with no more wrestling!!
I know this turmoil, personally! Due to molestation, I struggled with understanding my sexuality & preferences from as early as 5 years old through college! Not saying you’re struggling — I’m just sharing because during that time period I also felt unsafe, attacked, and weary when attending church. I was trying to go to the person who seemingly had all the answers (God) but didn’t feel loved by those who were supposed to be my “sisters in Christ”. All of that to say, I’m just praying it gets better, simpler, and more loving for you! There are wonderful churches / pastoral leaders out here!
I'll tag you once I do! I already started a draft for it. We shall see what it becomes.
And thank you so much for sharing your story. It's truly helpful to hear other people's stories and the struggles they have overcome. It's encouraging me to keep looking. So I very much appreciate your vulnerability, thank you!
Gurl I know for sure there were so many Ah Ha moments in this thread that answers quite a few issues I have personally and professionally. Thank you!
Oh this makes me smile so big!! That’s for sharing that this helped — that’s always an inspiration and confirmation for me!! Go get em’!!
Ayeeee firstttttt! But amazingly written. I wonder how many things I know for sure. Mught try this.
Have a blessed day!
Yes! Please try it! I just shared in the chat that this was a great way for me to spark some creative ideas! When I started writing the list, I didn’t plan on turning any of these into essays! And now, I see that so many of them can be videos, essays, and even personal essays that pitch for publication! I had over 200 things on my original list and just took the first 40 lol
I love this so much, Isis 🤍. Thank you for it. It's also inspiring me to write my own list 😊
I feel like your list would be so introspective and beautiful! If you ever share it, I’d love to read it!
Lovedddd this!!!! So many gems & inspired me to do maybe do this for my audience. I loved hearing this question on Oprah’s podcast bc it’s so easy to get caught up on life’s endless uncertainties ❤️
Oprah has a podcast?! lol I never knew! I’m going to give it a listen later today!! Thank you!
And if you decide to share your list, I’d love to read it!!
Ooh, I loved every bit of this amazing list ! I’m definitely going to try this soon. I’m curious to see how many things I know for sure. 😀
So many ideas came to mind as I read this creating one for my daughter, my future self, maybe even for publication.
I stand and agree on #21 & #34, and #13 Same! (which is why I love a good mystery thriller—keep me guessing!). #4 perfectly said , #36, sis, yesss🤎! would love to hear more about this and all things communication.
Haha!! Thank you Nevasia!! You’ve got me smiling over here! I’d love to read your list one day, soon!
& amen! 🙏🏾 I can tell by the ones you resonate with you have a deep sense of faith too!!
And I’m going to (genuinely) sit and think on #36!! Because I do want to self-analyze and see what traits/skills am I utilizing and how to teach it, if possible!
I love every 40 of them and some I feel you on or I know them for sure too. I would love to try this!
Oohh which ones do you connect on?! I love that!!
There’s a lot…they are 1-5,7-8,14,23,26,28,30,32 and 37.
Wow that is alot!! Are we sharing the same human experience?! Haha ♥️
I loved every part of this!
Thanks a ton!!♥️♥️
I love this! I'm going to start my list today. 🙌🏼
Yay!! If you have anything on your list that you’re surprised by or would like to share, I’d love read it!
Just started it this morning and at 33 things so far! Here are a few:
15. Decluttering always makes my mind feel better after it's done.
19. Getting away from all technology and having pen and paper or just being still and thinking - my best ideas spark to life.
20. Best ideas come during mundane moments and tasks. Falling asleep (lol), showering, dishes, cleaning.
29. Marketing is a rinse & repeat process.
etc etc... this is so much fun and an inspiring process!!
Brilliant! A lot of what you know were necessary reminders. I appreciate your blog so much!
Oh I know for sure I love this and know for sure I hope there is more.
Your 40 things..woo!You can WRITE. AND you had fantastic knows. Can you list more becuase it got some life lessons in there as reminder or take action on.
I know I want to start posting blogs again but I'm lowkey scared. I know my block is fear of failure/perception. I know I will overcome. :) 💕
Great article/read! I agree so much with 20 and 21. I am working so hard on 14!
I would love it if you could elaborate more on:
✨17 (especially in the context of how certain 9-5 jobs/professions and even those around you often silence and reprimand the voice of Black/ African-American women. Healing from that work trauma.)
✨23
✨37
Honorable mentions for elaborating more on 7, 14, 27, 32