🌿 Week 4 Summary: “Prepared, Present, and Becoming”

This week, something shifted.

I moved from surviving to intentionally living, in how I shop, how I eat, how I prepare, and even how I rest. I didn’t just say I was going to change, I actually started doing it. I created a grocery list, budgeted, meal prepped, cleaned my space, and organized my closet. These may seem like small things, but for me, they represent growth.

Physically, I gave my body nourishment. From turkey sausage and stuffed bell peppers to smoothies and pineapples, I stayed focused on what fuels me. I threw away a plant-based ice cream once I saw it had 24g of sugar, because I knew I deserved better. That was a win.

Mentally, I noticed how my environment affects my thoughts. A cluttered room had my mind cluttered too. So I cleaned, threw things away, and made space, literally and spiritually. I cried this week. I got frustrated. I had moments where my emotions felt like too much. But I let them out, and I didn’t hide from them. That was healing.

Spiritually, I kept listening to 'Heal' by Jamal Roberts. That song has been my anchor. And I realized something important—I’ve been making opportunities for everyone else, but not always for myself. That changes now. Even if it’s just going to the beach or sitting in silence, I will create space for me.

Financially, I did something I’ve never done before: I stuck to a grocery list. I used a $50 gift card, stayed under $85, and bought what I needed to prep meals for the week. It felt good. It felt mature. It felt like I’m becoming the woman I prayed to be.

I’m proud of this week. Not because it was perfect, but because it was honest, it was intentional, and it was mine.

Here’s to preparing, being present, and becoming who we’re meant to be.

— Shea 💛