Oftentimes we are too busy to stop and reflect on accomplishments and joyous occasions. Our minds are filled with "what's next?", "what else do I have to do?", or we're too busy satisfying the needs of others to fulfill our own dreams. Wednesday August, 15, 2012 marked the one year anniversary of my non-profit organization, Zipporah's Angels, Inc. The anniversary made me slow down and simply reflect. One year ago I received the articles of incorporation declaring Zipporah's Angels, Inc. a 'C' Corporation for the state of SC. May 17, 2012 of this year I received our 501(c)3 tax exemption letter. Throughout the year, I often found myself momentarily praising the girls for their accomplishments while still organizing and planning more events. For me, there's so much work to be done and although the girls have accomplished a great deal, I still found myself saying...."yea that's great but we need to do more etiquette training or yay! we completed one phase of community service but there are other phases that need to be completed as well".
It wasn't until I truly reflected that I acknowledged the girls accomplishments for the depth that they are. Since inception, the girls have visited nursing homes, hosted a canned and clothing drive, had a bake sale, hot dog/ fish sale, presented research on notable African Americans, planted seeds, participated in a breast cancer walk, picked vegetables, and they have continuously worked at a local cemetery. Needless to say, I am very proud of the girls and their accomplishments. I often become physically tires but their smiles and maturation stimulates me to give them my all whether its simply me spending time with them every Saturday for hours on end.
Today, I challenge each of you to sit back and reflect on your accomplishments. Write down a list of goals and make preparations to achieve them! We live once and are a true reflection of our character.
One Love,
Ri
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