No Kids No Legacy...

So being a 30 something woman, married for just over 3 years now, a question I get asked a lot is "when are you having children", now I know there are many women out there who dread this question. I on the other hand am ok with being asked this, my answer which I firmly believe in, is simple, I will have kids when God wants me to and it fulfills his amazing plan for my life.

Although I'm patiently waiting for when that happens, the other night I was thinking. Since I don't have any kids as yet, does this mean I don't have a legacy to leave behind?

Heavy thought I know, then I remembered a great woman who was such a driving force in my life.

She was my aunt who was always so busy taking care of everyone that she didn't marry or have any kids. Although we were virtually her kids by association.

Whenever I think of her, I remember how kind she was, always helping others, always sharing even though she may not have had much.

She was fierce and resilient, motivating and passionate. Full of life and never backed down from a challenge. She took what life threw at her and she made the most of it, she taught us all to do the same.

Sadly she passed away 17 years ago and now thinking of her assures me that even without any kids, I can still leave behind a legacy infact I  have a responsibility to leave behind a great one.

It's a good thing to be known as someone who made a success of your life but is that your legacy? I think not

Your legacy is the way you make people feel, the knowledge you impart onto others. The helping hands you offer to those in need. The smiles you leave on people's faces when they think of you and the ability to inspire people to leave a legacy of their own.

Your legacy is the space you leave behind that no one can fill.

So here's to living a life today that your future self will be proud of♥️

YOU ARE ENOUGH

I've been blessed to meet so many beautiful, strong, caring, kind, passionate, smarty, fierce, loving, amazing, fabulous, awesome, inspiring, talented, hard working and supportive women in my life.

They have honestly helped me through so many different situations and some have gone and some have stayed but one thing I know is that each of these women were ENOUGH, sometimes though I think they forgot that.

I think so often, we depend on others for our validation, we want to belong, be loved and accepted. It's only natural but sometimes this world doesnt appreciate the beauty that is YOU.

Guess what that's okay, because YOU are all you will ever need. YOU are courageous, fearless and all the other things they said you will never be.
YOU are also the only one responsible for your happiness, don't ever hand that power over to someone else. After its all said and done, you will have to look at the person you are and you will have to be accountable to yourself.

It's not about silencing the haters, it's about amplyfing that voice inside of you that says "I'm worth it, I deserve the BEST, I Love myself. It's about caring less about what others think and caring more for your self. Also if you get a chance to meet another beautiful soul, remind them of this.

So it's not to late, take back your power, do more of what makes you happy and less of those things that don't but most importantly You Do You.

Because you my beautiful girl, YOU are ENOUGH!