I must say, the past six months have probably been the most challenging, personally and professionally, in recent memory. I’ve been working four jobs while taking a class, persistently under a deadline, chronically overextended, and depriving myself of essential, sanity-preserving necessities like sleep and downtime. There’s a reason why I haven’t been blogging much, writing much, or even responding to email — I’m just so far beyond capacity that a 10 second email response requires ten seconds I just don’t have…
Recently, I made the acquaintance of a Kindred Spirit, via another kindred spirit, who has really helped to anchor me in what is IMPORTANT. She is a godsend, an angel, someone who, rather than asking me to do more more more, faster faster faster, reminds me daily to slow down, be kind to myself, and take time out for me. Someone who supports and uplifts, rather than demands and drains. Someone who always leaves me with a smile after every interaction, and since our fated crossing of paths, has helped me magnetize exactly what I need for ME, from an African-American women’s group, to an actor for my book trailer. She is magic, I tell ya. 🙂
Throughout my life, I’ve been blessed with many wonderful (girl)friends… Like attracts like, and strong, fierce, competent, and compassionate women have always made up my inner circle. However, we’re all such superwomen that we frequently go too long without connecting, because we’re all moving pretty dang fast, keeping those balls in the air, trying to be all to everyone. There is nothing about being uber-competent that is easy. We just make it look easy.
Quite serendipitously (as it usually is when magic is involved 😉 this meeting with my new friend was followed by a quick trip down to Southern California, Continue reading
