F R U I
T S
Fearlessly — FEAR is often re- ferred to as False Evidence Appearing Real.
By choosing to be an emPOWERed wom- an, we soon learn how to show actions that reflect the very opposite of this definition when we decide to be fearless and overcome obstacles that may try to stand in our way.
Receiving — this word is an art in itself. Te ability to allow, accept, and em-
brace whatever may come is only the begin- ning of the ‘fruits’ process.
Natural, spiritual and mental fruits are the result of a planted seed. Tey leave a legacy, pay it forward, and positively impact future generations. Each fruit is edible, often sweet, and usually contains other seeds (which can be re-planted). Most importantly, fruit is the mature result of any action. When we choose to be fruitful, we are also choosing to be productive, fertile, and positive. Te very opposite of this decision is being unfruitful, which can can leave us feeling vain, unpro- ductive, and empty inside.
Unlimited — when something is unlimited, it is endless and allows an over-
flow and abundance in whatever source has been provided. Its always good to be unlim- ited in all things.
Inspiration — to breathe into, to stimulate and impel to some creative effort.
Tis may come to you as you begin to share your passion, your gift, or your life’s story with someone. Inspiration will definitely guide you on the journey to fruits.
Through — like in the word ‘roots’, this word is linked to the process of getting
from one location to another desired desti- nation or place (whether mental, physical, or spiritual), be it a situation or a thought, it’s a process that is usually necessary to reach a desired outcome.
Self-EmPOWERment — this word is our anthem as inspirational
women. It’s our motto to living a good, healthy life. Whether going from roots to fruits, deciding to be a self-empowered woman and inspiring others to live em- POWERed lives is great mission to strive for.
Andrieka J. Austin is founder of Jour- ney Girl, a mobile enrichment service for girls and women. She offers life skills and self-emPOWERment training and development services. Visit her online at
www.MissJourneyGirl.com and see her company’s work at
www.journeygirl.org.
Find her through social media:
facebook.com/journeygirlatl,
twitter.com/journeygirlatl, and on Linked-in as the Moderator for the group: ‘Female Self-emPOWERment’.
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A previous article on ‘roots to fruits’ gave you the acronym for the word roots; Re- sisting and Overcoming ObstaclesTrough Strength. Tis reading explains the break- down for the word fruit; Fearlessly Receiv- ing Unlimited Inspiration Trough Self- EmPOWERment. Te beauty of both roots and fruits is that once implemented correct- ly and shared with someone else, they each can have long-lasting, long-term effects, be used as motivational tools and have a posi- tive outcome starting from within you, and growing from the inside out. ■
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