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👗 Dear Ladies, Wear Your Skirt

👗 Dear Ladies, Wear Your Skirt.

(Literally and Figuratively)

For too long, many of us have been wearing the pants—because we had to. Because someone failed. Because life demanded it. Because somewhere along the line, we believed strength meant becoming the main character in every single story.

But let’s have a real moment:

A fish was never created to climb a tree. And when it tries, it exhausts itself.

But put it in water—watch it glide, thrive, dance… effortlessly.

That’s design. That’s divine intention.

We were created to be helpmates—not in weakness, but in wisdom.

Not to shrink, but to shine in our lane.

Not to hustle for every piece, but to receive with grace.

Recently, I made a choice:

👗 I started wearing skirts—everyday.

👑 I decided to unlearn the performance of over-functioning.

🪞 I chose to return home… to softness. To elegance. To my true power.

And guess what? I travelled with three male colleagues. Normally, I’d be in my slacks, dragging my luggage, “holding my own.” But this time, I wore a skirt… and literally wore dresses and skirts throughout that trip to remind myself of my new intention. And something magical happened.

They didn’t see me as less—

They saw me as precious.

They carried my bags.

They made sure I was seated first.

They honored the queen that had always been there—hidden behind ‘strong woman’ armor.

Ladies, this is not about weakness.

This is about alignment.

The world responds to you when you respond to your true self.

So, here’s a gentle nudge from me to you,

Take off the pants.

Wear the skirt.

Not just in fabric, but in spirit.

Lean into your original design.

Because when you do…

✨ You will thrive effortlessly.

 

Dee🥰

SoftIsStrong💃

Shower Thoughts – The Most Underrated Idea Bank Ever! 🚿💡

Let’s be honest — some of your best ideas didn’t come at a meeting, during a brainstorming session, or while staring at your screen.

They came… in the shower.

Yes. That warm, steamy, water-hitting-your-back moment when you’re singing out your favorite song.... Suddenly, BOOM — an idea pops into your head. A genius one. The kind that makes you pause mid-scrub and say, “Wait… did I just solve world peace?”

So what is it about the shower? 🤔💦

Is it the water?

The solitude?

The absence of your phone?

The fact that you’re finally alone with your thoughts — no deadlines, no emails, no notifications?

🧠 Psychologists call it the Default Mode Network — your brain’s background system that switches on when you’re relaxed and not focused on anything in particular. In the shower, your mind wanders. You connect dots. Solve problems. Remember things. Dream up brilliance.🔥

🌊 Water is therapy.

There’s something sacred about it. Flowing water calms the nervous system. It cleanses more than just your body — it clears mental clutter. Some even say it heightens creativity and intuition. That’s why you step out of the shower feeling like a philosopher, a business mogul, or a stand-up comic with fresh material.

So here’s a hot take 🔥

Shower at least twice a day.

Not just for hygiene — but for the IDEAS.

✨ Morning shower = fresh thoughts.

🌙 Evening shower = answers to the day’s chaos.

Let’s give this underrated, slightly echoey, always-steamy idea lab its flowers 💐

Because everybody has had that “aha” moment with shampoo in one hand and a loofah in the other.

🚿💭 Next time you hit the shower, remember:

You’re not just getting clean.

You’re entering the Think Tank of the Gods.

📓 Oh — and don’t forget to keep a notebook or voice recorder nearby.

Genius tends to slip away with the steam.🪄🪄

P.S. This entire post? Yup. Came straight out of the shower.😅

Dee🤩

Your Body Is a Temple. The World Is Your Canvas

As we go through life — juggling responsibilities, chasing goals, and navigating noise — it’s easy to forget this simple truth:

Your body is a temple. The world is your canvas.

This isn’t just poetic language. It’s sacred wisdom echoed across time.

In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, we’re reminded:

"Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit... therefore honor God with your body."

That means caring for your body is an act of worship. It’s not about chasing perfection — it’s about reverence. Rest. Nourishment. Movement. Stillness. Boundaries. These aren’t luxuries — they’re ways of honoring the sacred space that carries your spirit.

Ancient cultures understood this.

The Hindus viewed the body as a vessel for divine connection.

The Egyptians preserved bodies to honor the divine spark within.

Even in Greek tradition, creativity was believed to be divine — a calling, not a career.

We are created to create.

We were placed on this earth — just like Adam in the garden — to cultivate, build, design, and leave beauty behind. The world is not something to fear or merely endure. It’s a canvas waiting for your colors, your impact, your voice.

So honor your body.

And don’t hold back your creativity.

Your well-being is sacred.

Your work is sacred.

This is not just survival.

This is sacred living.

From Burnout to Balance: A Wake-Up Call for the Overcommitted!

There’s something admirable, almost magnetic about the high performer. The one who’s always available, always producing, always holding it all together. If that’s you, this isn’t a lecture. It’s a pause. A breath. A reminder.

Many high achievers wear their busyness like a badge of honor. Juggling work deadlines, managing a household, mentoring, building, giving. But somewhere along the line, the very things we prioritize career, family, legacy can end up costing us the one thing we need most to enjoy them: our health.

Too often, wellness is the silent sacrifice. Meals are replaced by meetings. Sleep is trimmed down to “just enough to function.” Exercise becomes a weekend maybe. Emotional needs are stuffed away because “there’s no time to feel right now.”

But the body always keeps the score.

Poor nutrition, a dysregulated nervous system, chronic stress, dehydration, suppressed emotions these don’t just disappear. They quietly build up, leading to fatigue, burnout, illness, and in some painful cases, premature death. The cost? A reduced quality of life, strained relationships, and regrets that often come too late.

Prioritizing Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Survival

Many people don’t begin to truly care for their health until something wakes them up, a friend’s sudden stroke, a parent’s cancer diagnosis, or the loss of a loved one far too soon. The message hits: “That could be me.”

Lately, I’ve seen people in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are finally ready to change but not because they suddenly have time. It’s because the stakes feel real now. They want to live longer. They want to remain independent. They want to enjoy the life they’ve worked so hard to build.

And they don’t want to become a burden to the same family they’ve spent decades supporting.

Here’s the truth: caring for yourself allows you to continue showing up for the people and projects you love. Self-care isn’t indulgent it’s foundational. It’s what allows you to serve without breaking, love without depletion, and work without collapsing.

A Simple Starting Point: Come Home to Yourself

This isn’t a call to overhaul your life overnight. It’s a quiet invitation to reconnect. Ask yourself:

When was the last time I felt truly rested?

Am I eating to fuel my body or just to get through the day?

What am I suppressing emotionally that needs acknowledgment?

Have I been drinking enough water? Moving enough? Laughing enough?

If those answers are hard to face, you’re not alone. Many high performers feel the same. But you can start small. Sleep an hour earlier. Take a walk without your phone. Schedule that overdue check-up. Say “no” just once this week to something that drains you.

The longer you delay, the more life you miss. And you deserve to enjoy this one fully, not just survive it.

Dee🙏🏿