The Greatest Love of All #CelebrationofLove

My LOTUS Moments

[bctt tweet="Culturally, no accomplishment of a woman is as celebrated as the moment she decides to attach herself in marriage." username="hope_in_her"] In the 2nd installment of the Celebration of Love Series, LaChanda and I talk about the importance of loving yourself. If you are without a Valentine- don’t fret! You are not alone. Don’t allow yourself to give in to pressure and stress of the holiday. Create a positive outlook and enjoy yourself during this time! Take a listen as LaChanda and I explore some important factors. Connect with LaChanda all month long on IG @her_voice_her_story as she continues her stories about self-love. [bctt tweet="Embrace the power that you have as a woman. –LaChanda" username="hope_in_her"] Key Take Aways:

• Learn to embrace your singlehood- do not rush this very important growth stage.
• Don’t allow the concept of “the 1” to make you stay in a toxic relationship
• We accept disrespect and more because of societal pressures and expectations. We’ve all been there.
• Be the best example of a healthy single person for your child
• Why do we always feel as though we will never find a mate?
• A healthy relationship requires you to be a whole person. A broken or person with unresolved issues cannot contribute to a successful relationship.
• Understand that a relationship requires sacrifice and honestly assess whether you are willing to make those sacrifices. It’s ok if you are not.
• Stop shaming single women- some single women are not miserable.

[bctt tweet="In order to find the 1, you have to become the 1- LaChanda" username="hope_in_her"] Timeline of the show:

• :24 Welcome Guest- LaChanda
• :53 Introduction of the topic
• 7:02 We discuss the concept of “the 1”
• 10:36 The mistakes we’ve made because of our beliefs in “the 1”
• 19:35 What does it mean to you to love yourself completely?
• 24:20 LaChanda discusses how she promotes self-love to other young women and girls in the community.
• 28:47 LaChanda and I discuss some of the cultural messages that are impressed upon us.
• 36:38 LaChanda shares what she hopes the listeners gained from today’s message.

[bctt tweet="Live a fairytale life whether there is a Prince Charming or not." username="hope_in_her"] Resources: www.thelifeofasinglemom.com Any single moms looking to get connected Healing Place Church has a single mom connect group that meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. the next meeting will be on February 17 @ 6:30 pm- There will be an exercise/dance class, so please wear comfy clothes & tennis shoes. Free food, giveaways, and talking about how to get health physically, spiritually, and emotionally in 2017! For the Single ladies (no Children) get connected with other like-minded women try a connect/cell group. Music: Alessia Cara- Scars to Your Beautiful