By Nelia Lourenco
I didn’t start my fitness journey until my late 20’s. I grew up in a household where everything was fried and we never ate vegetables. If you don’t think it can be fried, my mom would find a way.
I never enjoyed being outdoors, exercising, or any physical activity, nor was I good at them.
When I moved out at age 21, I bought a deep fryer (even my mom didn’t own one). I did what I learned from my mom; I fried everything. When I graduated college and got a full time job, I ate fast food sometimes twice in a day.
I met my (then) boyfriend at community college. I sat in the bleachers and watched him run laps around the track. I thought to myself “how do people do this for fun?”
Fast forward 3 years, he took me to his gym and I really enjoyed working out. I just didn’t enjoy sharing a space with “intimidating” men.
I later signed up at a woman’s only gym, “Pretty Woman Fitness.” The owner trained me for a while, then I finally did my own thing. The gym closed 3 years later and I went to a ‘regular’ gym and worked out in the women’s only section. After a period of time, I decided that I was going to work out where women and men share a space. I never looked back.
Shortly after joining the gym, I started eating healthier, cooking meals at home and cutting my portions. I wasn’t overweight, but I definitely needed to lose some pounds. Over the years I started educating myself with fitness magazines. Then Instagram became my major source of learning about clean eating, workouts, and a healthy lifestyle.
Being a single woman without kids, or kids at home, I don’t always want to cook for one. I used to cook everyday for my current meal and meals to take to work. I got tired of cooking everyday, so 4 years ago I started meal prepping. It was the best decision I’ve ever made!
My process takes a little planning, but it’s worth it. I plan out what I want for the following week and make a grocery list accordingly. At times, I like making fancier dishes, but for the most part, I keep it simple and basic. I usually make a Costco run to get chicken, ground turkey, and sausages. I use sausage a lot because it’s easy to make. I make a one pan sheet meal. I just add a veggie of choice and potatoes (carbs are not the enemy).
Here’s an example of what I made this week: hard boiled eggs (weekly staple), bacon (cooked in an oven which is less greasy and I eat only 1-2 pieces), sweet potato (breakfast carb). So I made 2 proteins, 2 veggies, and potatoes.
Meal prep definitely keeps me on track with my goals. If it’s not your thing, try marinating meat, and pre-cut veggies, so when you get home it’s ready to cook. It’s a big time saver!
Fitness is what I enjoy most!
I started out as a cardio queen. I walked on the treadmill for hours. I attended spin class, group classes, lifted weights, became a runner, utilized a trainer, then tried other options like: yoga, Pilates, barre.
Don’t be afraid of lifting weights.
You will never look like a man, but they will give you that “toned” look. Working out in a group class environment helps us stay accountable. I encourage trying different types of workouts even if you think you might not like it.
Gym/studios usually offer deals for new members to try.. Right now, I’m doing Pilates Reformer 3 days a week and add in 2 other fitness classes while lifting weights on my own.
As a single person, you don’t need to wait on a fitness partner. I use a personal calendar to write what I did at the gym.
Since we are coming up on the holidays, here are some of my favorite options to help us stay on a healthy track.
In the past, when I celebrated the holidays, I didn’t eat breakfast or lunch so I could overeat. I figured it was okay since I’d be saving my calories for the party. Now, I eat before I go. If it’s a lunch party, I make a full breakfast, then when I get there, I’m not as hungry and eat less.
I hope these keys help encourage you to live a healthy lifestyle!
*Nelia Lourenco is a fitness and Paleo enthusiast, pilates lover, avid reader, and wine connoisseur who enjoys exploring new places and motivating women to live their healthiest lives. Follow her on social media @nelia.m.l.209
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Outside of a barbeque or cookout, I want my food on a pretty china or porcelain plate and my drink in a glass.
I'm just not a "red plastic cup" type of girl.
Where in the world did this hostility come from?
Many years ago, I saw the late singer, Luther Vandross interviewed by Oprah.
He talked about the opulence of his home and how he used his china and crystal EVERY DAY!
He loved daily treating himself well.
Luther's advice: "Don't save the good stuff. You are worth the experience!"
When I was a child, it was popular to have a living room with furniture covered in plastic and a china cabinet full of beautiful dishes.
It was ironic that there was very little living going on in the 'living room' and china was only for "special occasions."
Guess what?
LIFE is a special occasion!
Waking up every day is a special occasion.
Many people didn't get to see today.
Saving "the good stuff" for guests or for certain days implies that YOU aren't exceptional enough to experience the thrill of this great item.
It holds guests in higher esteem than yourself.
You can own it, but you're not "good enough" to use it.
That's ridiculous!
Saving "the good stuff" sends damaging subliminal messages and packs a blow to one's confidence.
A few weeks ago, a close friend gifted me with a stunning Tiffany & Company goblet.
I was so honored.
My first inclination was to put it on a shelf and save it.
On second thought, I decided to honor my dear friend by using it as much as possible. Every time I lift my glass, I think about the blessing she's been to my life and how each day is unique enough to drink from Tiffany & Company crystal.
Single woman...YOU ARE SPECIAL!
Yes, YOU!
Don't wait to use the good stuff!
Have you ever reserved an item for a "special occasion?"
How do you feel about using your good stuff now?
What item do most people use regularly that you greatly dislike?
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A few years ago, a student from China asked me "why do American women change their names. In my country, we don't do that." ⠀
Great question.⠀
It prompted me to dig into the subject. ⠀
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After researching the history of why women in the U.S. change their names, I realized, contrary to religious teaching, it has nothing to do with the Bible and it is not the norm in most countries of the world. ⠀
It originated in England in the 9th century when wives, slaves, and animals were considered property. ⠀
Women were not allowed to own property, including their bodies.⠀
In order for the government to know who "owned" them, women were required to change their last names to that of their husbands. ⠀
The practice continued when settlers took over America.⠀
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According to a 2015 @nytimes article, roughly 20% of married women retain their birth names. Another 10% choose other options like hyphenating their birth name with their husband's name or legally changing their name while using their birth name professionally.⠀
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The practice of women choosing to keep their birth name is often looked upon by traditionalists as 'selfish' or as a 'lack of commitment' to the union. ⠀
In reality, it's a choice.⠀
Supporters view taking their husband's name as an honor of "being chosen." Others enjoy romantically following tradition. ⠀
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Though there's definitely nothing wrong with a woman adopting her partner's name, assuming she will do so or attaching judgment to the decision could result in challenges. Since people usually have very strong feelings about the topic, it's a good idea to have a discussion with a potential partner BEFORE committing to nuptials.⠀
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So what do you think about a woman adopting her partner's name?⠀
Share your thoughts in the COMMENTS BELOW.
I once had a family member give me an endearing compliment: "You are pro-single, and you still love LOVE!"
I was ecstatic that someone close to me observed the message I spent years depicting.
I love LOVE!
There you have it, folks!
I also had a social media follower quip "I really like your posts, BUT I really wanna get married! I write letters to my future husband."
Okay...That's great. The two concepts are not mutually exclusive.
Just as Pro-Black doesn't equal Anti-White, Pro-Single is not the same as Anti-Marriage.
Well, how can I 'love LOVE' AND be a singles enthusiast?
EASY.
I believe in the concept of individually doing the hard emotional work on the "front end," so your relationships have strong foundations. Having successful relationships, platonic or romantic, depends greatly on the quality of the foundation of one's esteem. Being an influential friend, daughter, auntie, wife, colleague, soror, or neighbor requires complete self-assurance.
Single people who can answer these questions affirmatively, usually have better chances at successful relationships. It's easier to celebrate the relationship of two WHOLE people; those who are individually COMPLETE.
A close friend, age 40, recently married.
I am so excited for her!
Cathy's (name changed to protect her privacy) single life was nothing short of AMAZING!
She graduated college with honors, obtained her dream job, worked her way up the corporate ladder, mentored teens, published a book, traveled extensively, bought luxury cars and a beautiful home, and was active in her sorority and community.
SHE DIDN'T WAIT!
She didn't sit around waiting for some guy to "find" her. She lived on purpose WITH purpose. Cathy kept her 'options' open, but never displayed desperation or whined about being single.
She lived a BIG HAPPY PURPOSE-FOCUSED LIFE!
When she and her love found each other, they were BOTH JOYFUL, COMPLETE, and wanted to combine the two fantastic, flourishing, phenomenal lives. They attracted what they both were: WHOLE PEOPLE. 100% complete.
I can co-sign that partnership. I can genuinely, without jealousy, celebrate this wonderful couple because I know that marriage is not an accomplishment. It's a life choice. As a self-partnered woman, I can get excited about two people who don't frantically NEED the other to survive, but WANT to build a multi-dimensional life together.
YEP.
I can be a cheerleader for them!
Pro-Single is NOT Anti-Marriage.
'Pro-Single' mentality supports living a life of fun and purpose that's free of comparison. It’s becoming the best version of yourself and inspiring others to do the same. It's meeting people and enjoying freedom, and refusing to 'couple up' unless you connect with someone worthy of your magic! It supports the notion that you can do WELL all by yourself, and if love develops along the way, it's the cherry on top of an already AMAZING LIFE!
It’s not the whole dessert! Marriage can ENHANCE the already exquisite journey.
Pro-Single women are confident enough to authentically take time to show support for their friends who are in committed relationships by:
Giving encouragement is an investment that always yields great dividends. It returns from unexpected sources at unexpected times.
You can remain Single and Amazing and self-assured while feeling overjoyed for your married friends because pro-single is not anti-marriage!
Has one of your friends entered a committed relationship or gotten married? How did you handle the transition? Was it challenging? Tell us about it in the COMMENTS BELOW.
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Oh, really?
Honestly, for many single people the holidays can be “complicated.” Our minds know it’s a time to celebrate, but occasionally our hearts feel the weariness of society’s judgement that somehow showing up at the party without some “arm candy” is taboo. It’s almost as if we can hear the unspoken “Oh, it’s JUST you” when showing up to the gala in that little black sequined dress that we searched for months to find. As if we, in all of our glammed "Lizzo-ness" just aren't enough.
Well, this year is going to be different! We’ve made a decision to “boss up” and take control of the holiday season. We're driving this sleigh! It won’t be the “same ‘old, feeling-like-a- third-wheel-under-the-mistletoe” kinda celebration. This is the year we’ll completely WIN THE HOLIDAYS!
Hmmmm… Sounds tempting, but how?
I’m glad you asked.
Throw the "Pop Up" Party of the Year
Instead of freaking out about how to tell that “frenemy” that you’d rather play in traffic than to come to her washed-up NYE party with the same 5 women from the church’s book club, throw the most phenomenal party of the year! Pick a theme, land a jaw-dropping outfit, and invite the “who’s who” of your world. Since the guest list is in your hands, the options are endless. Find that neighbor, who doubles as a DJ, and keep the music cranking. And remember to invite your colleague and her fine bearded cousin to keep things interesting. Who knows, your kickback may become an annual tradition!
Add Some "Spice" to the Cider~Download a Dating App
From scheduling medical appointments to buying groceries, 21st century singles can do just about anything online. Why not meet new people? When applying standard precautions, online dating can open up opportunities to experience diverse individuals that may have never crossed your path to the nail salon. There’s an app for every “flavor” of dater. While dating apps all provide singles with the same essential service—a platform to meet new people and find a potential partner—each app does it in a different way. Differentiating features include online chat or video chat, safety features like photo verification, and dating games. Choose a dating app that offers the features which are most important to you. For example, for singles with safety concerns, Zoosk offers a photo verification feature to ensure that users are honest, and Match.com offers offline events where singles can meet up in a group setting, Black People Meet offers people of color a safe space to talk with those of similar cultural backgrounds, and OurTime.com is “dedicated to singles over 50 looking for companionship, love, and romance.”
Most apps are free, but require a fee to unlock deluxe features.
Rehearse Your Boss Answer
Going to family gatherings is a natural part of the season and inevitably, Aunt Bessie will ask the dreaded question: “Are you seeing anybody?” You know it’s coming. You know she gets a kick out of taunting you every single year. This time, take control of the narrative. Before you step foot into Grandma’s house and lock eyes with Aunt Bessie, have your answer ready. Rehearse the clap back that makes you feel empowered. “Hey Aunt Bessie, I couldn’t wait to get here to let you know I’m seeing my stockbroker! Yep, he said I’m on track to retire next year. What a coincidence! That’s just five years before you. Wow, I love hanging out with him!” If you’re not quite that sarcastic, practice your calm, direct answer and have it locked and loaded so you leave her wondering why the heck she asked you in the first place.
Take the “Hi/Yes” Challenge
In her book, Year of Yes, media mogul and self-professed “single lady,” Shonda Rhimes challenged herself to say “YES” to every opportunity presented to her for an entire year. She found that saying “yes,” especially when her comfort zone wanted to scream “ @#%! NO!” afforded her many spectacular opportunities of which she could have never imagined. Some of Shonda’s “yes” moments yielded personal and career changing opportunities. Others, as you can imagine, were duds and disappointments from which she learned valuable lessons.
Take the challenge. Start by simply saying “HI” to everyone you encounter: the older neighbor getting out of her car, the guy who’s lifting weights at the gym, the frustrated dad who’s doing his last-minute holiday shopping, or the frazzled teenager working the holiday rush at Victoria’s Secret could all use a friendly “Hi.” Saying “hi” helps you practice being cordial and starts interestingly unexpected conversations. Hmmmmm...You never know, you may meet your new best friend or a possible love interest.
Take a Solo Trip
Traveling solo is an introspective CONFIDENCE BUILDER. It’s possible to learn so much about yourself by doing things alone. Completely relying on your own instincts and decisions, facing fears you didn’t know you had, and moving at your personal pace have the ability to increase your boldness and release the lioness within! A few years ago, I embarked upon a solo trip to Jamaica that served as a confidence shot in the arm. I had the time of my life doing (and not doing) anything I wanted, whenever I wanted. If I didn’t want to roll out of bed until noon, it was just fine. If I decided to take a morning excursion to Dunn's River Falls, there was no one to complain about the early tour departure time.
The biggest drawback of solo travel I've experienced is other people’s reactions to my “solo flights.” Though I don’t mind eating alone at all, it seemed to make other people, from the wait staff to fellow vacationers, very uncomfortable witnessing a woman eating alone. As I enjoyed the ambiance and stunning views, every “Winston,” “Desmond,” and “Lloyd” seemed as if he was compelled to make conversation, assuming I was lonely. I was far from lonely, but if you’re trying to meet “someone,” try the strategy of eating alone. You will surely attract attention!
Detox
The end of the year is a great time to detox. Detoxing rids the body of impurities, waste, and unhealthy substances. Try a good detox tea to reduce inflammation or a professional massage to work out the kinks and tension you acquired during the year.
While it’s necessary to detox the body, it’s even more important to emotionally flush everything and EVERYBODY who’s unhealthy, inflammatory, or wasting your time. Just like a physical detox, an emotional/relational/spiritual detox increases clarity and energy. Deciding to step away from toxic friendships may hurt initially, but will eventually catapult you into a new level of purpose. When you lose the “weight” of naysayers, it’s easier to run toward the goals of the new year!
Warning: This will not be easy! People don’t always take it well when you step away from relationships that only benefitted them. Oh well, let them "scratch their happy place and get glad!” This is the year you choose YOU! Step away with class, love, and grace. There’s no need to bash or slander. Slander doesn’t benefit anyone.
This detox is vital to YOUR health, growth, and promotion!
Remember, holidays are for relaxation and STRESS FREE FUN! However that looks for you, DO IT! Don’t allow anyone to monopolize your schedule or dictate your moves. Winning during the holidays means you do whatever floats your boat! Loosen up, laugh, and be spontaneous! Make the boss moves that empower you to have the most carefree season imaginable. And don’t forget to leave a little SPARKLE wherever you go!!!
"Hating" in Pop Culture
Keri Hilson’s 2010 mega-hit “Pretty Girl Rock,” chronicles her perception of girls “hating on” her positive qualities. “My walk, my talk, the way I dress...Don’t hate me ‘cause I’m beautiful!” Though the estimation of herself may have appeared a bit exaggerated, the resentment she sensed was likely real. Now, those who know me have probably heard me say “beware of people who continuously reference their haters. Such theorizers are often legends in their own minds.” While this can be an accurate assessment, it’s been my observation that people are frequently intimidated by those with strong confidence.
Scroll any social media timeline and you’ll frequently find words of envy spoken "in jest” towards friends who post about their life adventures. When Suzanne posts her “flying dress” pictures from Santorini, someone will inevitably respond “Wow. I’m jealous.” And Ava’s up to the minute post of her new candy apple red Porsche will definitely garner a few “It must be nice” posts from Instagram followers. Let’s not forget the occasional “jk” that follows to try to diminish the fact that the respondent really feels “some type of way” about Ava’s good news. When Jada posts her 2-carat engagement ring, somebody will ultimately say “Wow” with the understood subtext “How did YOU get engaged?"
Prosperity Bankruptcy?
Why is it so difficult to celebrate the good news of others without questioning our own value? When friends accomplish their goals, does the “Universal Achievement Account” go bankrupt? Does the world run out of prosperity because another woman reached her goal or is it just your impression? In the 2018 Lifetime movie, “The Simone Biles Story,” the title character struggled to believe she was good enough to compete on the international level. Her parents asked a question that served as the catalyst for her gold medal gymnastics career: “Are the other girls better than you or are you AFRAID they are better than you? There’s a difference. Own up to your talent!” It’s now obvious that Simone took her eyes off of the successes of others and claimed her spot in gymnastics history!
So, you’re just walking along, living your life, when you decide to do something others perceive as daring. Skydiving, parasailing. riding a camel, writing a book, starting a business, cutting your hair, quitting your job and moving to another country, or dating someone younger, can all elicit strong opinions from family, friends, and social media stalkers. Unless the onlookers are contributors to your multi-million dollar trust fund, what makes them think they should have an opinion about your life? More importantly, why should you be moved by their opinions?
Ummm, Excuse YOU, Ma'am!
In the world of the single (whole) and amazing (impressive) people, this is an ongoing challenge. I, like you, am not immune to this phenomenon. Having attended my very first Weight Watchers meeting with my aunt at age 10, I’ve always struggled with weight. Up and down. Down and up. It’s been my life’s battle. Between 2006-2008, I lost 120 lbs. I was very proud of myself until a church member, with venom in her eyes, said “I’m jealous. Seriously. How’d you do that?” Ummm, Excuse YOU, Ma’am.
Was she jealous when I was on the treadmill at 4:30 a.m. or working out in the swimming pool in the evening? Did she feel that angst when I experienced such debilitating hip pain that I could hardly walk from my bed to the bathroom? Where was her green-eyed monster when I gained all the weight back? I recently, again, lost a significant amount of weight and the back-biting returned. This time, through a colleague who quipped “you don’t need to lose any more weight. You’re making us look bad.” When I confronted her, she apologized by saying “that was my back-handed way of saying you look good.” Insert eye-rolling emoji.
Well, the Audacity!
Basically, it all comes down to confidence or the lack thereof. In order to successfully and joyfully live the “Single and Amazing” life, confidence is key. “Confidence,” according to Webster~” a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. A belief in one's self and one's ability to succeed.” It’s not necessarily what you DO that evokes feelings of discontent in others, but that you have the audacity to have the CONFIDENCE to do it! Confidence can take one farther than skill. However, skill AND confidence make a person UNSTOPPABLE! When you’re unstoppable, it doesn’t matter what others say or think.
So how is confidence built? Here’s the “Cliff Notes” version:
Sunglasses Needed!
“Sparkle” wherever you go, even when it blinds others! Buy them some nice, expensive sunglasses, if necessary. Confidence is your “IT FACTOR.” It makes you stand out in a crowd. There are enough blessings for everyone! Get yours and don’t apologize when life flows in your favor! It’s suppose to, because you’re AMAZING!
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A different woman for each dinner course, contestants wearing heart rate monitors during a strip show to gauge to whom they might be attracted...openly competing for the ultimate conquests ... on an island: THIS is the summer’s blockbuster television hit!
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PLAYING THE GAME
“All I can do is ‘do me’ and hopefully she’ll come along?” quipped a male contestant to the other guys. “I’m just, like, playing the game.” Meanwhile, in another room on the resort, a young woman, naive to the men’s conversation, informs her female competitors “I have my whole wedding planned out. Literally, I have saved photos on my Instagram of the dress, the venue, the ring. The kid's names are picked out. I have it all planned out. Just need a guy.” Okayyyyy…
A different woman for each dinner course, contestants wearing heart rate monitors during a strip show to gauge to whom they might be attracted, several couples openly competing for the ultimate conquests in close quarters on an island: THIS MADNESS, my friends, is the expat serial from Great Britain in its Americanized form and this summer’s blockbuster television hit! Hmmmm...interesting.
Channel surfing to another network, finds three sets of complete strangers marrying “at first sight,” while psychologists predict, or if we’re perfectly honest, take bets on which couple goes the distance to stay together. Insert eye roll here…
Flipping to a completely different station, one lands upon women performing unthinkable cutthroat acts against each other to get presented with “the rose” signifying that an extremely superficial, self-indulgent guy dubs her “the one.” Let’s not forget the “female lead” version of the same show. UGHHHHHH…
TWISTED THINKING
How on earth did single people get to the “Love Island” brand mentality?” Wanna hear it? Here it goes...Desperation, low self-esteem, brokenness, self-hate, insecurity, lack of focus, backward cultural pressure/messages regarding relationships, misunderstanding their purpose, and my personal pet peeve...viewing marriage as “THE BIG ACCOMPLISHMENT!”
A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Since this is my initial blog post, I guess I should’ve warned my audience that I’m known to be brutally honest. Loving. Kind. Giving. AND BRUTALLY HONEST! If you’re “Single and Amazing,” a supporter, family member, married acquaintance, or friend of those of us whom I affectionately call “AMAZERS,” I hope you can handle the truth and admit your part in this societal progression.
SUBLIMINAL PROGRAMMING
From the time a girl is born, she is socialized to believe that whether she possesses the strongest scientific mind, most brilliant legal understanding, an awe-inspiring creative spirit, or multi-billion dollar entrepreneurial skills, she is still “incomplete” unless she acquires the “ring by Spring.” Subliminal messages constantly program women to find (or “be found by” in religious circles) Mr. Right before their biological clock ticks its last tock. If you think only women feel this societal pressure, think again. In an unofficial online poll, 68% of men surveyed admitted to dating, and even marrying, people whom they knew were not good matches for them simply because they didn’t want family and friends to “question their masculinity” because of lack of a romantic partner. Additionally, in a recent NY Times article, actress and talk show host, Whoopi Goldberg, describes why she believes she experienced three failed marriages. “People expect you to have a boyfriend. They expect you to get married. So I kept trying to do that...Then one day I thought: I don’t have to do this. I don’t have to conform. You can’t be in a marriage because everybody’s expecting you to.” https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/07/08/magazine/whoopi-goldberg-controversy.html
To this madness, I say “STOP!” Stop pressuring people to “boo up” to fit into archaic timelines, boxes, and traditions. This coercion promotes anxiety, damaged esteem, poor/dangerous choices, and increased divorce rates.
According to The Council for State Governments, there are approximately 84 men to every 100 women in the United States. If you’re smarter than a 2nd grader and do the math, you can figure there will be folks who will fall through the “marital cracks” or DECIDE that living their best lives doesn’t necessarily include coupling up. Should these folks be made to feel as if they are “less than,” “incomplete,” or need to acquire something/someone they don’t have? When is someone going to stand against the culture and say “Don’t allow the atmosphere to make you feel broken, diseased, or as if you’re missing out?” Raising and waving my hand vigorously...YEP, IT’S ME! I'M THE WOMAN FOR THE JOB!
LIBERATION IS HERE!
Single friends, let it be known, YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH!!! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!
You were born a WHOLE person with purpose, gifts, talents, and a wonderfully UNIQUE personality. That’s your superpower! If you were in a relationship/marriage, and for whatever reason are no longer, YOUR PURPOSE DIDN’T DIE WITH THE RELATIONSHIP! There is NO ONE exactly like you! I’m sure you’ve heard this and brushed it off as cliche. However, it is TRUTH! Embrace it!
No one has ever seen the Apple Corporation walking around whining “I sure hope Microsoft finds me...I want a merger! I’m going to wait...and in the right time, the corporation that’s meant for me will find me!” As ridiculous as it sounds, that’s the way single people have been taught, by very well-meaning folks, to conduct our lives. Well, the reason Apple IS NOT waiting for Microsoft is that Apple is a successful, unique, WHOLE, prospering corporation in and of itself! It knows its worth ($1 TRILLION as of 2019), and will not compromise its purpose or mission. If at some point Apple decides to join its unique qualities with Microsoft, they can create something that’s never existed. That’s great! However, if Microsoft is not a compatible business partner, Apple will continue prospering, growing, and changing the world. Why? Because it’s SINGLE (whole) and AMAZING (impressive), and so are you!
Now is the time for people who are single: 18 and single, 27 and single, 45 and single, 63 and single, 88 and single, widowed and single, divorced and single, single and single, or ANY BRAND OF SINGLE to abandon the idea of postponing our happiness, and begin glorying in the ADVENTURE, JOY, and POWER of the AMAZING SINGLE LIFE!
Welcome to SINGLE and AMAZING!!!!
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