Today I want to talk about three ways to opt into Adventure. Each day I try to live as life as I full a life as I possibly can. I’ve always been pretty adventurous. As a kid I was pretty strong-willed, or stubborn you could say. If I wanted to strike out on an adventure, I didn’t like anyone telling me what I couldn’t do. But today, we’re going to talk about how to infuse adventure in your life, in the context of having the kind of exciting life that you just can’t wait to jump into every morning. I’m going to specifically talk about how I injected adventure into my daily life. Here is my question for you, do you believe that it is possible for you to live an adventurous and happy life? Let’s talk about it.

Today I want to talk about three ways to Opt-Out of Competition. Historically, for black women, competition comes out of a society-driven scarcity mindset. When we open our horizons to fully believe in abundance, it is possible to release the form of scarcity that can result in becoming a prisoner to jealousy-centered competitive ideation. Let’s be clear, jealousy is a very common emotion. When we feel threatened by someone who may seem to be doing better than us, feeling jealous is normal. The goal is to transform those feelings into empowering thoughts and actions. Competition has been known to bring out the best in people. However, when rooted in scarcity and fear, it can bring out the worst in us. The good news is that you have the power to choose your reality. Are you ready to release unhealthy competitive energy from your life experience? Let’s talk about it.

Today we’re going to talk about how to Opt Into Moving in Silence. In a previous episode we discussed opting out of silence, an episode that addressed the fact that black women are more likely to experience domestic and sexual violence. Maintaining a cloak of silence about the pain and violation that we have experienced as a community is unhealthy and imprisons us into struggle. However, this community is all about Opting Out of Struggle. But, that’s not what we’re talking about today. Today, we’re talking about something different. We’re talking about moving in silence in the context of learning how to keep some things private, and just for yourself. I will admit that while I have never had a problem keeping other people’s secrets, I have struggled with keeping my own thoughts private. If I was making a professional move, I would tell far too many people before I made it. I would talk about a relationship that I kind of knew was going nowhere, I would talk about my financial goals with the wrong folks. It took me many, many, many years to learn how to move in silence. Here is my question to you, are you sharing your finances, goals, relationships, and dreams with too many people? Let’s talk about it.

Today I have a question for you. What are you waiting for? I hope that this episode galvanizes and motivates you to live a little bit bigger and bolder in your life today as we talk about how to opt-out of waiting and opt into now. There are times when patience is definitely a virtue. There are also times when there are things that we have to wait on. But, we also need to accept that there are conditioned thoughts that may be stopping us from having all the goodness that we deserve. I talk about our inheritance being joy and abundance, and love and community. Today, I want to encourage you to receive that you can align with your inheritance now. So, as a community, we are going to discuss how to opt into now, by talking about ways that we can effectively change our thought process. We are also going to discuss how to achieve love in life and in work. I love the ongoing conversation that we’re having as a community. I love being transparent and honest with you. Where I feel brave enough to do so I am going to talk about my own struggles. Let’s talk about it.

Today we are going to continue our conversation about opting out of celebrating trauma. And we are going to begin our journey towards opting into loving accountability. Letting go of the cultural mentality of celebrating trauma is not easy. However, releasing yourself from this belief plays a key role in the healing process. In today’s family meeting we will also discuss ways to handle the disrespect that black women face in the world. Here is my question to you, how important is accountability to you? Let’s talk about it.

Today, I am officially calling for a town hall/community family meeting. We’re going to talk about opting out of celebrating trauma. Now hear me out. I want you to set a few ground rules. First, the vibe is going to be sensitive today. Although we’re going to dig deep into elements of toxicity that are apparent in our culture, our focus will be on healing and love. In no way is today’s conversation intended to be harsh. However, there could be some uncomfortable moments. Second, I’m asking you to keep an open mind. I take this beautiful community that we are building so seriously. You all mean so much to my heart. And I want you to know that I sincerely thank all of you for downloading and engaging the strategies that have been delivered along the journey. More than anything, I want you to know that you are not alone. This podcast is exploding in popularity, which is proof that we really do have a mighty sisterhood forming. I do not take that for granted.

I’m so grateful to each one of you, for taking the time to listen to this podcast every week. Together we will enter today’s family meeting with an open heart, a healing spirit, and an attitude of gratitude. Let’s talk about it.