I try to always be honest with you. Seriously, I spend my time putting together the events of my life or those around me in order to encourage you every week. But… Ummm… This fourth quarter has snuck up on your girl. :-/ I spent the 3rd quarter of 2017 preparing for the most crucial time of the year, and I can’t believe that it’s here. And the coach of all coaches is saying, “RJ, I need you. Get off…
Shall I remind you of the importance of writing the vision? You’ve probably heard me tell the story of writing the desires of my heart on a piece of paper in graduate school, attached a scripture to it, and taped that paper to my wall. First thing that I saw every morning when I woke up. I had to be clear about what I wanted God to do in that season of my life. Everything on that sheet of paper came…
I’m #SteeleThankful for the ability to overcome FEAR. I was in a place of absolute fear about this time in 2014. I completed my 90 day probation at my job, and it seemed as though all hell had literally broke loose. I became extremely unhappy in my current position, and fear came over me. My fear was that I was going to be stuck in a position that hindered me from pursuing my dreams. Fear can keep you in a…
Happy Halloween! I was feeling quite nostalgic, and this is probably the last time I wore a Halloween costume that I loved. Queening since 1989-1990 Lol! The second annual #SteeleThankful Challenge kicks off tomorrow, and I’ve had people asking me well what is it really about? In a world where there is so much chaos, unhappiness, fixation on material things, I feel there is a need to really look inside of ourselves, and find what we are truly thankful for….
I’ve been walking almost 5 miles at least twice a week, and chile I can see a difference. The perfect weather to clear your mind, and reflect on what’s going on in the present. I’ve decided no matter what city I’m in I must dedicate at least one day to getting my miles in and taking in all that God wants to show me. I was taking a stroll along Lake Michigan at Tiscornia Park when I looked across the…
Pride. Yes I have a lot of that. The first step is admitting it right? I had a few friends over the last week tell me that I was stubborn, and living with pride. It took me having a conversation with my mom in the kitchen one evening to realize that all of this was true. I absolutely hate asking for help. Why? Rejection could be right around the corner, and sometimes I think I am SUPERWOMAN. I mean it’s…
“Please bring your gently used items to the church’s yard sale. We want to bless others within our community.” Can you identify with a statement similar to that? It may not even be for the church. It could be for an employer, a friend, or a nearby thrift store. You look over at the pile of clothes that you don’t wear, and you think about dropping them off, but then you decide otherwise. You would rather take the items that…
Stop 🏾 This is my 100th POST! Whoop Whoop! Thanks for rocking with me! Currently working on some local Steele Lens events, so be sure to stay tuned for that. Now…time for Motivational Monday… I’m from Michigan, and I’ve never visited Mackinac Island. I’ll say that ONE…MORE…TIME! “Hi I’m R.J, and I’ve never been to Mackinac Island.” It’s interesting how that was never a summer trip that my family took. When I asked people around my parents age they simply stated,…
How long Lord? How long do I have to wait for the right opportunity? How long do I have to wait for “the one?” How long before you bless my kids to do better or want better? How long before you deliver my family member from their addiction? How long do I have to wait before I can pay off this debt? How long before this flight leaves? (Lol my life in 2015 😩) How long do I have to…
No path worth traveling is ever straight. It is full of twists and turns. Excuse me. Unexpected twists and turns. There will be a variety of lessons along the way that will force you to grow. If not, you will continue to repeat the lesson. I am speaking from experience. Relationships Branding Entrepreneurship Accounting Friendships Coaches Professional Development Social Media All of the above take work, hard work. Work isn’t always easy. It can be uncomfortable, frustrating, heartbreaking, and depressing…