From Survivor to Overcomer

A Birthday tribute to my beautiful, amazing sister. I

To my devoted readers: I wrote this for my sister, but I believe this message is for you as well! I pray it blesses YOU.

My dearest Sis!
My first friend, my ride or die!

First of all, I love you!
Secondly, I admire you!

I think my word for you up until this point has been survivor. Lord knows you have survived. I’m so proud of you, you are BASS STRONG and not a quitter. You know your limits, you’re wise and witty. You know when to speak and when to be silent. You lay low and prepare until it’s time to execute. You move in elegance and grace and you are not afraid to make the hard decisions. You’re multifaceted. You’re a Mommy, sister, friend, advocate, coach and leader. You have climbed the ladder of success despite every opposition! So yes Sissy, you are a survivor but our minds, hearts and bodies aren’t equipped biologically, physiologically, or chemically to remain in survival mode indefinitely. While surviving our options are limited to fight, flight, or freeze!

To everything there is a season, I believe your season of warring has come to an end. I believe this year will bring transition to a season of calm, peace, rest, and trust. So yes, a new word is in order, my word for you now, is overcomer. To overcome means to succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty). You’ve fought long enough, it’s time to live! To experience! To try and do! I believe better is waiting for you on the other side of the fight! Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Reflect, Reevaluate, Refocus & REST Sis, the world is yours for the taking! Become a collector of everything you require to flourish!

Watching you evolve is a beautiful thing. I know Mommy is in heaven saying, “That’s my girl!” She ALWAYS saw something special in you and went to great lengths to protect you as best she knew how. Girl, you’ve succeeded .. you’ve won more battles than you’ve lost. Spread your wings and Fly! You’re already GREAT .. keep things in proper perspective. Go, taste and see, sis, then tell me all about it!

I love you!
Happy Happy Birthday!
🤟🏾✊🏽❤️

The Original Serenity Prayer

WOW! I read the Serenity Prayer daily! Finally took a moment to learn it’s origin story and found this!

I’m totally adopting this original version and I pray it encourages you!

Happy Friday

💕Gwen
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Emotional Wellness Coach
Gwendolynjjones.com
Podcast Host:
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Author: misfit2majorfit.com

FREE TO BE ME!!!

FOR SOOOOO LONG I struggled with people pleasing and approval seeking!

I wanted to belong, I wanted to “fit in,” I wanted to he “chosen.” I desired genuine, authentic relationship, but somewhere in my story, I was taught that my efforts were currency and that love and acceptance weren’t freely given, but had to be purchased.

🏷If I work hard enough, they’ll value me.
🏷If I am consistent enough, they’ll trust me.
🏷If I’m always available, they’ll love me.

Today I am your friendly reminder that YOUR WORKS DO NOT DETERMINE YOUR WORTH!

Many of us are working too hard to “earn” the love and approval of others.

True relationship doesn’t come with a price tag. It’s not an if – then statement!

Anyone who values what you offer (your works) more than your person (who you are), does not deserve you!

We’re so busy working to get people to “choose us” that we forget the power of choice lies within us!

🗣Say this with me:

I AM valuable because I was born!

I MATTER because I exist!

I DESERVE love because I show love!

WHO I AM MATTERS MORE THAN WHAT I DO!

Replace approval seeking with self-love and you’ve got a building block for true relationship.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE ON SELF LOVE 💕 WILL BE RELEASED 7/31/21!

💕Gwen
Adv. Grief Recovery Specialist
Emotional Wellness Coach
Gwendolynjjones.com
Podcast Host:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035
Author: misfit2majorfit.com

Listen to your Heart!

📣 Listen Up 📣

Here’s the thing about feelings, they all matter and they exist for a reason.

Many of our emotions are protectors, they fight to keep us safe.

Others are sirens 🚨, they alert us that we have a need that is being unmet.

Often times we confine ourselves to one end of the emotional spectrum. The other end, we either ignore or resist.

Today, I challenge you to embrace the entire spectrum of emotion and listen to your 💜.

Looks like this:

1️⃣ Listen to the feeling: “Ok anxiousness, I feel you, I’m listening. What are you trying to tell me?”

2️⃣ Honor the feeling ➡️ Identify the need: “Ah, big meeting coming up. I’m intimidated. You are trying to protect me from the pain of failure, embarrassment and/or disappointment.”

3️⃣ Respond to the feeling: “This is happening and I still have to push forward. What do I need? I need to prepare and I need validation. I’ll be sure to put together a solid presentation, have extra notes, consult with colleagues, and get some extra love and support from my people so that I can be cool, calm, & confident. Thank you for alerting me, I’m OK.”

It’s true, emotions make you cry sometimes, but at the end of the day, they are our biggest advocates.

Tune into them all.

💕 Gwen
Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist
Host of The Gwen Jones Podcast

Gwendolynjjones.com

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035

Run Towards Your Destiny

Valid question.

Also consider this:

What’s paralyzing you?

If everything you need to become what you were designed to be is already inside of you! What’s got you stuck in place, spectating?

Keys to freedom:

1. Name the chains that have you bound:

⛓Hurtful words (past or present)?
⛓Fear of Failure?
⛓Comparison?

2. Whatever you need to break those chains and be free to embrace the value, purpose, and people that are assigned to you … GO GET IT‼️
3. MAKE A DECISION DAILY TO EVOLVE and take a step forward.
4. Repeat.

Morning Meditation:
💭 Who needs you to be all that you were born, equipped, and divinely designed to be?
💭 Who suffers if your dream/purpose is never actualized?

Run towards your destiny. 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨
All you need to get in motion is one step forward.

You Can!
You Will!
YOU MUST‼️

💕Gwen

Gwendolynjjones.com
Asafeplacenc.org

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RunYOURRace #Dreams #Purpose #inspiration #chainbreaker #onestepforward

Run YOUR OWN Race

Are you Feeling

😴 Tired?
😰 Overwhelmed?
😖 Irritable?
🥺 Incapable?
⭕️ Like you’re stuck?

Who’s race are you running?

Your own? The one YOU were assigned to and graced for?

OR

The one SOMEONE ELSE packaged in pretty wrapping paper, handed to you, and convinced you that their gift, their desire, or their failure was your assignment to complete!

So often, we feel frustrated and inadequate, simply because we are running a race that doesn’t belong to us.

Gwen, How can I tell who’s race I’m running?

1️⃣ Monitor your peace🕊. You can be stressed, even overwhelmed, but when you know you’re in divine order and walking in YOUR TRUTH & PURPOSE, there’s peace.

2️⃣ Check your motives and motivations 🏁. What is your why? Why are you pursuing all that you are? If your why is your assignment, it alone will be enough to keep you and motivated you to take another step until you’ve finished your race!

3️⃣ Check your temperature 🤒. All of your doing, all of your trying, all of your efforts, are they making you sick? Irritation, frustration, and discomfort could be signs of a low grade fever, the cause => your misalignment.

When you’re out of balance, improperly placed, constantly using the wrong muscles, you’ll soon develop visible symptoms. Tylenol won’t relieve this fever.

In order to rid yourself of this pain, you’ve got to run your own race!

HAPPY FRIDAY❤️

GwendolynJJones.com

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gwen-jones-podcast/id1564631035

Protect Your Peace

Question of the day:

Is it worth it?

My peace?
My sanity?
My energy?
My time?

Then decide whether you engage or disengage.

Whether you stay or walk away is up to you! You ALWAYS have the power of choice.

Path to peace:
Pause > Evaluate > Decide > Take Action

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Because you first loved us!

I’m so excited about father’s day! I was running my ideas to spoil Mr. Jones by JJ:

Me: (hype) I think I’m gonna get Mr. Jones a pedicure.

JJ: He’s gonna hate that!

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
He’s so honest and has a valid point! So the kids and I worked together to come up with new plan that I think Hubsteroni is going to love!

Often times, the men in our life tend to be selfless. They focus on / cater to us. It is “our pleasure” to honor Mr. Alfonzo Jones II .. he’s such a blessing to our family!

My Mommy used to always say, “tomorrow isn’t promised.” In these uncertain times, it’s important to honor and celebrate loved ones while they are on this side of heaven. 🌺🌸🌹

So Mr. Jones .. we love you because you first loved us! We aren’t always easy to love, but you love us consistently and unconditionally!

We’re celebrating you all weekend, enjoy the throwbacks and thank your children for the many tokens of love you can look forward to receiving over the next few days.

They’ve loved you since the day they met you and CLEARLY, they know you best 😉

#WeRJones

#fathersday2021

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Enjoy this Married People Podcast Episode entitled: For Better or For Worse

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-people-podcast/id1482992771?i=100049233522

WAFFLES

Family car rides are great opportunities for conversation. In the Jones household, we never assume the family heartbeat is healthy. So often times we give opportunities for the kids to share their hearts so we are more aware of their needs.

Looks like this:

Mr. Jones: Kids, just checking in with you guys. What do you need more of from us?

Lyss: WAFFLES 🧇 MORE WAFFLES 🧇‼️ Joshua eats them faster than me and we always run out!

Joshua: Yeah, definitely more 🧇 !

Mr. Jones: ok 👌🏾… so we’ll get more waffles and everybody is good?

Kids in unison: Yes Sir 👍🏾

😂😂😂😂😂😂

#WeRJones

#FamilyMatters

#MarriedPeoplePodcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/married-people-podcast/id1482992771

Love Yourself

Happy Tuesday!

Who matters ➡️ YOU DO!
Who’s valuable ➡️YOU ARE!
Who’s Irreplaceable ➡️ YOU!
Who’s a masterpiece ➡️ YOU ARE!

Who can do it 👉🏽 YOU CAN!
Who’s graced 👉🏽 YOU ARE!
Who’s called and purposed 👉🏽 YOU!

Who believes in you ➡️ I Do 🙋🏾‍♀️

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