Dear Friends:

This morning my heart is heavy, as I contemplate the future of a young 13-year girl I met a few days ago and her one month old baby. In a few hours, she will be boarding a plane to join her father in Florida. While looking into her eyes, I told her how special she is and that her baby is a gift. I reminded her that she is not her mistakes and to not blame herself for the decisions she has made; but to learn the lessons and move forward. I shared with her the challenges and rewards she would experience as a mother.

Furthermore, we talked about the importance of her valuing and honoring herself and her body; and that she is a gift to any man lucky enough to have her. We talked about the importance of dealing with her pain; becoming emotionally and spiritually healthy and her priorities as a mother.  Additionally, I stressed the importance of her finding a support group that can help nurture her along her journey and provide emotional support. Immediately, my heart began to cry out as I thought about the reality of what I asked her to obtain for herself. Who can she really count on? Who will mentor and guide her? Who’s going to step up in this young girl’s life, and be there for her and her baby? Who will remind her of how special she is and cultivate the greatness that resides within her?  I am trusting God to open a few doors for her in Florida. What burdens me is the millions of young girls that require the same level of support.

As I held her and assured her that everything would be alright, I could feel her pain. When I asked her if she was afraid, she began to cry. I said to her that I knew that she wish it was her mother holding her and not a stranger.  In that moment, I was very aware and conscious of how the power of her mother’s love and affirming words could instantly empower her. This young woman is in desperate need of intentional parenting, her parent’s love and a community of people that will uphold her.  I wonder how many people have stopped to ask themselves, “How does this young girl really feel?” I can tell you how you feels, she’s scared to death, she feels alone and does not feel equipped to meet the demands that come with caring for a newborn.  She herself is still a baby.

As a society, we must change our perception of teenage moms. Many of these young women are hurting as a result of broken homes, absent fathers, no one to confide in, low self-esteem, mistaken identity, mother’s that are overworked and have checked out…and the list goes on.  Teenage moms should not be discarded and labeled as promiscuous young girls who are contagious or have some sort of disease.  The reality is that teenage pregnancy exists because of what’s lacking in their home and society at large.  THERE’S A MUCH LARGER ISSUE THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED.  For many, it’s easier to blame the young girls and label them as promiscuous, than it is to stop and ask, “How have I and society contributed to this epidemic?”

Along my journey, I have discovered that many of us need to ASPIRE to compassion. The world is lacking in this area. Consequently, many of us suffer through life needlessly.

What would the world look like if we exercised more compassion?

How healthy would you be, if someone had taken out the time to walk you through
a challenging time, without judgment and harsh criticism?

Before we parted, I had her store my number in her phone; and I did the same. I have made a commitment to stay connected to this young lady and be a source of courage, compassion and connection.  I will be a lifeline for her.

How can you make a difference today in the life of someone that is in need?

Who in your circle is in need of compassion?

Today it’s them, tomorrow it could be you. 

Please join me in praying for the success of this young lady and her beautiful baby.

Today, I affirm that I will…

ASPIRE TO GREATNESS AND BE A SOURCE OF COURAGE, COMPASSION,
EMPATHY AND CONNECTION TO EVERY SOUL YOU MEET!

If today were the last day of your life, would you want to do what you are doing today?  If the answer to this question has been NO for several weeks, several months or several years, then it’s time for you to make a change.

We often say that life is so short. Yet, we spend our time as if we’re going to live forever.  If you are not doing what you love, you are wasting time.  Steve Jobs understood the importance of living each day as if it were you last.

Please watch this 2 minute video and be inspired to begin living your best life now!

ASPIRE TO GREATNESS!

What energy sources do you plug into to ensure you are functioning properly and living a life of purpose?

An incandescent light bulb’s sole purpose is to bring illumination. It has the ability to lighten up a dark room and further brighten a lit room. The only way the bulb can achieve its purpose, is to be plugged into an energy source – a functioning electrical outlet. When an electrical current passes through the wire, it causes the wire to heat. The wire, or filament, gets so hot that it glows and gives off light. Unless the light bulb is plugged into an outlet, it will cease to function. If it is plugged into a faulty outlet, it will function improperly. Meaning, it may illuminate, but not to the extent for which it was designed.

Some of you may feel that you are not “functioning” properly. In some cases, you may feel as if you’re malfunctioning. Like the light bulb, to function properly, you must get plugged into positive energy sources!

For each person, these positive energy sources will differ. However, I believe for people aspiring to live a life of greatness, there are some key things you must plug into. Here are four things to consider:

I. Spiritual Development
We are “spiritual” beings having a “human” experience. Yet, many of us spend more time developing our outer man as opposed to our inner man. Many describe the “spirit” man as being everything about us that is non-physical; such as our thoughts, beliefs, mind, imaginations, intellect, creativity, plans, hopes, dreams, emotions, personality and attitudes. All of these components are what makes each of us the unique and great beings that we are. Hence, spiritual development is vital to ones growth as it helps to increase your awareness and consciousness; awaken you to your true identity and purpose; and helps you to understand that we are all connected.

To develop my spirit man, I have a daily regimen of worship, prayer, meditation and reading various types of literature. What are some of the things you do on a daily basis to develop spiritually? Becoming spiritually attuned will help you to live a life of purpose on purpose.

II. Affirmations
An affirmation is a clear and definitive statement that something is so; a declaration. What declarations are you making in your life on a daily basis? Are the majority of them positive or negative? Are most of them spoken unconsciously or consciously? Your affirmations are declarations of what you want to have, do and become in your life. What you have in your life, is a result of what you have affirmed.

Do you have a list of positive affirmations to create the life you desire? If “yes,” are they posted where you can see them? Do you read them aloud a minimum of twice a day? If “no,” please make a commitment to develop a list of at least 15 affirmations within the next 24 hours. Words are energy; words are power. Remember, you have what you say. Whatever you affirm over and over becomes your reality. It’s time that you become intentional about the life you want to create and experience.

In the spirit of sharing, here are five of the 27 affirmations I recite daily:

1. I am a genius and use my mind, talents, gifts and abilities to produce wealth.
2. I am living a life of divine purpose and destiny.
3. I am in control of my mind; my mind serves me.
4. I am the host of a talk show and radio program that aspires individuals to live a life of greatness.
5. I am a powerful Life Coach, partnering with people to help them live their best life now!

III. A Community of Like-Minded Individuals
It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child; which I believe to be true. In the same way, it can be said that it takes a village to birth a vision;  realize a dream; inspire one to dream and think big; to provide the accountability and support necessary to achieve success. There’s nothing more powerful, than being plugged into a community of like-minded individuals that think the way you do and push you beyond your comfort zone to accomplish things you never dreamed possible.  As they say, “iron sharpens iron.” What an incredible energy source! Who’s sharpening you? Do you belong to a community of like-minded individuals? If not, find one and get plugged in.

IV. Vision Board
Your vision board is one of the most powerful energy sources you could ever own and plug into; as it is a visual representation of every dream, desire and goal you want to manifest in your life. I refer to my vision board as my “future reality.” Everyday, I affirm that my vision WILL come to pass.

With so many competing priorities in our lives, it can be challenging to stay focused on your vision; not to mention the energy and focus that is needed to make it happen. Can you imagine the energy you receive and send out by plugging into a source that visually conveys what you want to have, do and be in your life…every single day. For this reason, my vision board hangs above my bed. My vision for my life is the first thing I see when I awake; and it’s the last image I see before drifting off to sleep. Do you have a vision board? If not, today is a great day to create one. Your vision board is a vital key to your success.

Just like the light bulb was created to shine, so are you. But first, you must get plugged in!

ASPIRE TO GREATNESS MY FRIEND!

Always Aspiring,
Rosalynd
Your Sister and Friend

CALLING ALL LADIES!

Have you identified your core values?

Is your life and core values in alignment?

Are you “consciously” living “your” core values?

“When you achieve complete congruence between your values and your goals, like a hand in a glove, you feel strong, happy, healthy, and fully integrated as a person. You develop a kind of courage that makes you completely unafraid to make decisions and take action. Your whole life improves when you begin living your life by the values that you most admire.”~Brian Tracy

To truly live a life of fulfillment, harmony, meaning, satisfaction and greatness, one must be true to themselves by honoring their core values. Have you identified your core values? Are you living a life aligned with your values?

Your values are your guiding principles, the things that mean the most to you. Like a compass, your values dictate the choices you make and determines your life’s direction. 

Your core values must be the driving force in your life.  We all have and live by values, the question is: “Are you consciously living core values “you” have chosen to help you live your best life now? Many people are not consciously aware that they are living values inherited from their parents and/or have adopted values based on societal influences, that are NOT serving them.  It’s time to live your life on purpose.

Please join me and my co-host Sandra Haynes Sawyer as we discuss the importance of identifying and consciously living your core values, on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00 AM -10:30 AM EST.

We look forward to you tuning in, “For Such A Time As This!”

Have a FANSPIRING day!

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THANK YOU LADIES!

To everyone who tuned into our show “The Power of Meditation,” on Saturday, April 20 at 10:00 AM, we would like to say thank you. This show concludes our series on “How To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Success.”

Why Meditate?

This quote explains it well.

“Meditation practice is like piano scales, basketball drills, ballroom dance class. Practice requires discipline; it can be tedious; it is necessary. After you have practiced enough, you become more skilled at the art form itself. You do not practice to become a great scale player or drill champion. You practice to become a musician or athlete. Likewise, one does not practice meditation to become a great meditator. We meditate to wake up and live, to become skilled at the art of living.”~Elizabeth Lesser

Meditation is a powerful tool that provides many benefits.  Here are a few reasons to practice daily meditation:

• Improved health
• Gain inner peace
• Tap into your higher-self
• gain clarity about the things you want and don’t want
• Reduced stress
• Boost your creativity
• Increase your self-awareness and level of consciousness
• Enhance your personal and spiritual growth
• Increase your concentration
• become more focused and acquire a greater attention for detail

If you’re still not convinced meditation is for you, please read the excerpt below based on a study led by Sara Lazar, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School.

“Our data suggest that meditation practice can promote cortical plasticity in adults in areas important for cognitive and emotional processing and well-being,” says Sara Lazar, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and leader of the study. “These findings are consistent with other studies that demonstrated increased thickness of music areas in the brains of musicians, and visual and motor areas in the brains of jugglers. In other words, the structure of an adult brain can change in response to repeated practice.”

This data should be very encouraging to you, because it implies that no matter your age or past experiences, you can become and experience whatever you desire. It simply takes effort, determination and repeated practice.  There are over 300 meditation techniques.  I am sure you can find one that’s a perfect fit for you .

We hope you will utilize all four strategies discussed over the past five shows (affirmations, visualization, positive self-talk and meditation) to reprogram your success mind to live the life you desire.  To learn more about strategies to reprogram your subconscious mind for success, please read “4 Powerful Ways To Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind to ASPIRE TO GREATNESS!“

Again, I would like to applaud everyone who tuned-in to the shows and listened to the replays. What it says to me is that you are for ready change. Though change is not easy, it’s necessary! There is something in you saying “there is more,” and you have answered the call. You were created for a very specific purpose. You are here…

to do something that only you can do.

to make a difference in the way that only you can.

The “Ladies for Such A Time As This” show is designed to equip you with the knowledge, tools and resources to prepare you to be effective and powerful in the assignments you have been destined to fulfill. To access the replay for “The Power of Meditation” and the archives of past shows, please click here.

Ladies, please be sure to mark your calendars for every 1st & 3rd Saturday from 10:00 – 10:30 AM to join us on the air.  WHO KNOWS IF YOU WERE PLACED IN YOUR JOB, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, CHURCH, MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!

We wish you continued success on your journey to ASPIRE TO GREATNESS!

Always Aspiring,
Rosalynd
Your Sister and Friend

“All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake up in the day to find it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.” ~ T.E. Lawrence

Like many of you, in my childhood I dreamed many dreams.  Many of them were extraordinary and seemed impossible.  The more my imagination grew, the bigger my dreams grew.  As children, we had an amazing ability to look fear in the face and laugh at it.  In fact, we dared fear to give us a run for our money.  However, somewhere along the journey of dreaming big, LIFE HAPPENED! 

When life happens, we don’t dream as big.  The gap between the impossible and possible grows wider and wider.  For those of you who have stopped dreaming altogether, I have a message for you.  “You must dream, because if you don’t, you’ll die.”  Not physically, but in every other way, you will cease to exist.  Yes, I know to ask you to dream again or to dream big may be a scary proposition. You have dreamed many dreams and after 5, 10, 15 years they haven’t come true.  Perhaps you have stopped dreaming because you’ve completely given up hope that your dreams will ever come true.  Well today, I would like to offer you one word of hope, “COURAGE.”   I pray that today you will summon the courage to dream again.  Remember this, as long as you are still alive there is still time to realize your dreams.

I am happy to share with you that I have started dreaming big dreams.  The older I get, the more I understand that my life doesn’t belong to me, but to the people whom I’ve been called to serve.  Furthermore, most of my dreams involve other people.  My dreams continue to serve as insight into my purpose and brings clarity to the vision that God has given me.  Hence, I can never stop dreaming and neither can you.  For your dreams don’t just benefit you, but they affect the lives of others.

To help you on your journey,  I would like to share this powerful 3-minute video called “Dreams Are Whispers From the Soul.”  Many of your dreams are related to your purpose; the main reason for your existence.  Because of this, your soul will never stop dreaming.

Summon the courage to dream again my friend and ASPIRE TO GREATNESS!

THANK YOU TO ALL THE LADIES WHO TUNED INTO OUR SHOW TODAY, “THE POWER OF POSITIVE SELF-TALK! “

If you were unable to join us, please click here to listen to the replay.  Thanks for your support!

CALLING ALL LADIES!

Please join me and Sandra H. Sawyer, Esq. for a powerful 30-minute discussion on “The Power of Positive Self-Talk,” on Saturday, April 6 from 10:00 – 10:30 AM EST. This third strategy in our series on how to reprogram your subconscious mind for success will assist you in creating the life you want and deserve.  Remember, you have what you say!

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WHO KNOWS IF YOU WERE PLACED IN YOUR JOB, BUSINESS, COMMUNITY, CHURCH, MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS!

We look forward to you tuning in.

Have a FANSPIRING day!

“There are generations yet unborn whose very lives will be shifted and shaped by the moves you make and the actions you take today.”

Excerpt from the video “The Butterfly Effect”

If you are asking the question, “Does my life make a difference?,” the answer is “Absolutely Yes!” Please watch this short video and be inspired to make a difference in the lives of everyone you touch.

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ASPIRE TO GREATNESS MY FRIENDS!