My speech

Happy Wednesday,

Hope all is well with everyone this evening. Sorry I haven’t posted in a few days; it’s just been crazy. I wanted to take a few minutes to post this speech I wrote for Woman’s Club. I was asked if I would say something inspirational at the meeting today and this is what I came up with. I’d love to get your feedback. My first speech ever and boy, was I nervous, but the comments I received after the meeting and by way of text from a few of the ladies, sure made me feel good.

Now it’s your turn, shoot me a text or drop me a comment, tell me what you think, and if you could give me a like, I’d really appreciate it. And here’s the speech.

When I was invited to say something here today, something inspirational, I thought sure, no problem. How hard can that be. I’m a writer after all. I write a blog that is in over 90 countries, and while I write on a variety of topics, the main theme is loving life.

Putting something together was way harder than I thought. I knew I would be standing before you ladies, many of whom have way more experience than I do when it comes to life, and the knowledge that embraces this room is insurmountable.

I had to ask myself, what could I possibly say to inspire you, when it’s so many of you that have inspired me.

So, this is what I’ve come up with for you ladies today, I hope you find something inspirational in these words of mine.

The world needs us to be who we were made to be and not who others expect us to become.

We are women of different ages; backgrounds and we have our own thoughts and ideas. We are each individually and uniquely made. Our true power comes when our personalities serve the energy of our souls, when we choose the path less traveled.

March 8 marked International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the historical, cultural, and political achievements of women. This is a day set aside to observe equality and the accomplishments of women. It’s a day that recognizes the empowerment of women all over the world.

We as women take on so many roles, not only in our jobs, but in our home life too and much of the time, we put our wants, needs and health on the back burner to tend to our families, our jobs or just life. Most of us have children that are grown, but some of us still have kiddos at home, maybe we’re helping to raise a grandbaby. Whatever our life looks like, one of the most important questions must not be overlooked. Are we taking the time to take care of ourselves?

I’m just now learning that I don’t have to be the one to do everything, it’s not my responsibility to do everything for everyone and it’s okay to ask for help from others, especially those in my home. I’ve learned that I need to put myself at the top of my to do list every day, and when I do, things fall into place a lot easier.

We can’t take care of others if we aren’t taking care of ourselves. Something will give at some point.

We need to find something that nourishes and gives back to us, whatever that is. For me, it’s of a spiritual nature, but whatever fills your cup, keep filling it to the point it overflows, because out of that abundance, you will have so much more to offer. So much to give.

If we don’t keep ourselves nourished, we’ll dry up and we won’t have anything to give, and that’s when we become resentful, tired and exhausted, especially when someone needs us.

“A strong woman knows she has strength enough for the journey, but a woman of strength knows it is in the journey she’ll become strong.” -unknown author.

We need to fill our cups and make ourselves whole. Complete. We do this by taking care of our needs. Once we do that, we can give more freely to others, especially to those we love.

One way, perhaps the best way we can take care of ourselves is not only spiritual, but emotional and physically. We need to make sure our overall health and well-being are cared for.

We are never too old to start, we just need to do it, one step at a time.

Michelle Obama said, “being a healthy woman isn’t about getting on a scale or measuring your waistline. We need to start focusing on what matters, on how we feel, how we feel about ourselves.”

Love yourself. Love your body.

I have to remind myself to learn to love my body, it’s the only one I got. God made me a woman, not a barbie doll. The best thing I can do is to become healthy. I have so much more life I want to live.

I am so grateful to be a part of this incredible group of ladies here today.

Woman’s Club for me isn’t just about philanthropy, it’s more than that. It’s about empowering each other, fixing each other’s crowns without telling everyone it was crooked. Woman’s Club is about coming together and uplifting each other. We are each other’s biggest supporters.

I’d like to think that the best legacy I can leave behind when I take my final breath is in the life’s I’ve touched along the way.  One of the best ways I can do that is to be the best version of myself. Hopefully that will be a healthier me.

Live life. Love life. It’s not about the destination, it’s all about the journey.

Love life everyone++