by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 27, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Prayer is so vital for our spiritual survival. The way we workout our bodies to make them strong and capable is the same way we need to pray. Prayer is our spiritual weapon and spiritual strength. There’s no wrong way or right way to talk to our heavenly Father but sometimes in this rushed and demanding life we say little prayers here and there and forget about them during the day. I think one way to be mindful of your conversation with God is to write it out in a journal that is dedicated just towards you and your personal conversation–prayers–with The Lord.
The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians to pray without ceasing and Jesus illustrates to us how important prayer is all throughout the Gospels. Jesus lived a life dedicated to constant communication with God and not just quick prayers in our desperate need but in thorough prayers through out every day. HE was constantly praying and listening to what God wanted from him. Our lives need to be as dedicated to prayer more than it’s dedicated to taking care of the kids, cleaning the house, preparing for work and enjoying our hobbies. Prayer needs to be first. It needs to be our first action and not our last resort and it should be thoughtful and constant not finicky and shallow.
I’ve been journaling my prayers for a week now thanks to a conversation with a friend who wrote out her prayers and was amazed when she went back and read them and saw all that God had brought her through. She also raved about how amazing it was to see him answer every tiny detail in just the way she asked. Writing out your prayers makes you more aware of how often God truly is listening and answering your hearts desires and needs therefore making you more thankful for Him and more aware of just how mighty our God is.
Join me, as I commit myself to journaling my prayers daily and having an open conversation with our creator every day. Not just in my need, not just in desperate seasons but in everything, constantly praising, thanking and praying to Him. I look forward to looking back on my prayers and seeing how amazing God is and how faithful he is when we bring everything to him like His word tells us.
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 King James Version
With love and big smiles,
torrie
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 18, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Dear 20 something soul,
Something #3
MAKE TIME FOR LAUGHTER…OFTEN!
You know those laughs that grow in your belly, explode from your mouth and tickles you for moments on end? They usually are from remembering something funny with a friend or laughing at something hysterical that you might have just seen or that a love one just did or said. They make you laugh so hard that your cheeks start burning because the muscles in them can’t stop dancing on top of your face. Afterwards you feel like you’ve ran a marathon due to how euphoric you feel. Well, make more time for them 20 something soul!
Laughter is said to be the best medicine and did you know that there’s actually science behind that clever saying? Laughter is said to, relax your body, boosts the immune system, triggers and releases endorphins, and protects the heart by improving the functioning of blood vessels and blood flow. (www.helpguide.org)
The other weekend my best friend since kindergarten had a really bad week and I wasn’t having the best one either. My kids were at their grandmothers and my husband was at work so she came over and we had a fun girl’s night in filled with baking, dancing, making videos, and laughing so hard that I literally peed my pants. We both felt so alive and happy afterwards and our 20 something cares fell by the wayside. Life is too short to not laugh as much as possible! Laugh more and make it one of those belly burning, cheeks dancing, peeing your pants kind of laugh!
Till next time,
20 something soul
by Altimese Nichole | Aug 18, 2015 | Learn + Grow
In life—especially for women, it’s so easy to take care and nurture others while forgetting to nurture yourself. The older we become and the more responsibilities that we are blessed with, we place ourselves lower on the list of priorities. We begin to guilt ourselves into believing that it’s okay to not worry about our well-being. We find ourselves saying things like, “As long as they’re okay then I’m okay.”
In the midst of telling ourselves this sweet little lie, our love tank depletes more and more— with no deposits of restoration. We all have a love tank and within that love tank we have deposits and withdrawals. If we’re always taking out to give to others, how do we replenish the reservoir? I encourage you to take care of your most valuable player: you. It becomes really hard to give others what we fail to give to ourselves. Taking care of you doesn’t have to be extremely time consuming! It can be simple gestures that you do for yourself to says, “you matter.”
Here are some tips that can help inspire you of ways to show yourself daily gratitude.
Morning coffee or Tea
There is something truly miraculous about the first sip of coffee in the morning! It reminds you that you’re alive—and it’s all okay. Make it a point to get up a little earlier to sip your coffee in peace. If you’re not a coffee drinker, start your day with tea or lemon water (which has amazing health benefits, by the way).
Morning Prayer and Meditation
Mediation has become so popular in society because it calms the soul in a chaotic world. It’s a spiritual act of becoming grounded within. You don’t need a studio or a fitness center. YouTube morning yoga sessions and thousands of options will appear. While becoming spiritually grounded, add prayer to the mix and it not only grounds you but makes your heart open to today’s possibilities vs. yesterday’s disappointments.
Homemade facial
Take a little extra time in the morning or evening to pamper yourself through your everyday routine! Add essential oils like Lavender at night or Peppermint in the day to boost the experience. One of my favorite homemade facials are easy and timeless!
Take time to read a book
Many people protest their lack of time for reading but the reality is— there is always time. Become aware of the time you spend throughout the day browsing social sites or watching television. Don’t eliminate it but cut out at least one hour for dedicated reading time. If that doesn’t work- try during your morning time. You will truly be surprise the amount of time we spend… wasting time. Need recommendations? Check out the “She Reads” section of KnowYourStrong.org and be inspired!
These are just samples of the MANY things you can do to take care of you in the midst of managing all of your responsibilities. Women are amazing because of our capabilities; own your awesomeness with grace, and take care of you.
Check out the amazing health benefits of essential oils here and choose some of your favorite homemade facials here!
by Torrie Oglesby | Aug 18, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Dear 20 something soul,
Caution: THIS IS NOT WISDOM FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS ALREADY PASSED THEIR TWENTIES. THIS IS AN OPEN CONVERSATON WITH A PEER WHO IS LEARNING AND GROWING JUST AS YOU ARE.
I would be lying to you guys if I said I had it all figured out. I’m personally still in my early twenties and to be honest I’ve been struggling a little bit with finding peace, balance, and contentment in my roaring twenties. Between building my business, feeding the kids, reading books, writing books and making sure I eat a healthy diet there’s a lot to juggle. There’s days when it’s exhilarating and then there’s days when it’s exhausting. There’s moments of clarity and then moments of complete chaos and let’s not even bring up the battle between self-belief and self-doubt. I wanted to start this weekly list of wisdom, thoughts and lessons learned to help us get through these character building and soul maturing years together.
Something #1
ROME WASN’T BUILT IN A DAY
We are in the beginning stages of our adult life. With there being so much pressure to have a respected job, have a house, have financial success, and to look like you have it going on, we tend to forget that things take time. Say it with me, THINGS. TAKE. TIME.
Let’s strive to achieve all the goals we personally have set for ourselves but let’s have grace and remember that Rome was not built in a day. Work hard every day at adding stones to the foundation and remember these years are for sowing and building not reaping and benefiting.
Till next time,
20 something soul
by Torrie Oglesby | Jul 25, 2015 | Learn + Grow
This week’s #GIRLBOSS: Miko Branch
What makes her #GIRLBOSS certified: She is the Co-Founder, Creative Director and CO-CEO of the natural hair company, Miss Jessie’s and an author of Miss Jessie’s creating a successful business from scratch-naturally.
Figure out what works, regardless of conventional wisdom. Just because something has been done a certain way doesn’t mean that it should continue. The most successful business owners are also the greatest nonconformists.
-Miko Branch
- Don’t be ashamed of self-promotion
Many entrepreneurs shy away from promoting themselves, which is why it was so refreshing to see Miko’s Instagram feed filled with images and quotes of her book. Her love for her own work made me want to go and buy her book and fall in love with it.
- Pay it forward
Miko takes the time out to pay it forward and help other inspiring entrepreneurs start up their business. She is constantly speaking at events that are for entrepreneurs, and her book is a whole guide on how to start a business from nothing.
- Honor your story
Miko’s feed is filled with pride of her story. Be it, the good things, like her Asian heritage or the struggles, like her sister and business partner passing away in December, she wears her scars with courage and transparency. She doesn’t shy away from her story but instead embraces it and by doing so helps and inspires so many others.
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