You're On a Special Assignment by Brook Marie Eneas

As a mom, you are on a special assignment. In your very capable hands, you have the awesome responsibility to help shape the next generation. This is an incredible thought. Just to think about how legends in the past must have been impacted by their households makes me realize how really important my assignment is to raise up my sons to embrace the future leaders they will become. Very often, I hear the importance of creating a vision for life but this principle is vitally important when considering child rearing. What is your vision for your child? How will you develop their character? How will they treat and relate to the opposite sex? We must visualize where we want them to end up and then learn to break our overall vision into bite size pieces so that we can create the masterpiece we desire.

When both my sons were born, my husband and I sat down and wrote out life plans for our sons. Don’t get us wrong, we didn’t plan out every detail of their lives but we did, however, develop an action plan on how we would create an atmosphere conducive to pulling out every gift our sons were divinely designed with. Did you know that now-a-days, the average college student takes 6 years to finish a 4 year degree due to multiple changes in majors; and, 40% never finish at all. Only 10-15% of those who finish college go on to work in the field for which they spent years and thousands of dollars preparing. When I hear statistics such as these, I wonder how good a job we are doing in parenting.

We have an obligation as mothers to:

• Help our young ones figure out their purpose and teach them not to run after careers because of fame or fortune. In our society, we are enthralled with these two themes and deter our children from fulfilling their passion resulting in generations that are out of place and who seek affirmation in things and status versus their Creator.
• Take notice of each of their gifts--no matter how small it may appear. Write down your observations and help them put the pieces of the puzzle together. Just imagine before David became King, he was overlooked and not even considered for the position.
• Choose to speak life. Words are extremely powerful and have the ability to mold their perspective and shape their lives. This truth holds true especially when their behavior is contrary to our expectations. Remind them of who they are.
• Develop relationships, have mutual respect and cultivate a connection with your children. My mother was a rock star at this and because she took the time to know each of us in a very special way, we have remained extremely close even to this day.

One day, you children, like Abraham Lincoln will turn back with gratitude in their hearts and say, “All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother." Embrace your assignment.

Brook Marie Eneas @dgiinspired, has an uncommon gift to inspire women and girls to live their dreams through her passion as a life coach, fitness coach and motivational speaker.  www.dgiinspired.com

Would you ever carry a Skunk Purse???

Skunk-Fur Purse by Tom Ford

Ok, so I'm confused....even in the name of fashion I don't understand why anyone would want to carry a skunk purse.  Sure, black and white is a classy color duo...but when I think of skunks I think of stink, not beauty.

Well apparently, designer, Tom Ford thinks that women will pay $1660 for a purse covered in Skunk Fur....The purse is being carried at Neimen Marcus. 

Hmmmm. Sorry, but not this Stiletto Mommy.

Would you carry a skunk fur purse?

The Scariest Stilettos I've Ever Seen!

Ok...So I am officially traumatized!  I have just witnessed the scariest pair of stilettos known to man.  The shoe is appropriately called, "Scary Beautiful," and is the creation of artist Leanie van der Vyver and Dutch shoe designer René van den Berg.  According to the video commentary on Vimeo, the shoes serve as an example of today's impossible standards of beauty.

The stilettos appear backwards on the foot, so the wearers feet point straight down the back, as if in ballet shoes, with their shin leaning against the front "heel" end of the design to balance.  Look at the video below to see the model walking...VERY CAREFULLY...in the shoes.  Imagine chasing your kids around with these on...



Scary Beautiful (Leanie van der Vyver) from Lyall Coburn on Vimeo.

Self Defense for Women Part One: What's in Your Purse

For the next three weeks I am taking a Women's Self-Defense Class!  I was really excited to be part of the class and took a BAZILLION notes, lol.  Over the next few days I am going to be talking to you about the things I learned in that class as the teacher encouraged us to share with all women that we know.

This first lesson I want to share is, "What's in Your Purse?" Believe it or not there are many things in our purse that we can use to protect ourselves.  Take a look at the 3 minute video below to see how to use your lipstick as a weapon :-)

One of My Greatest Discoveries by Brook Eneas

One of the most challenging times in my life was right out of college where for the very first time in my life, I was faced with “me.”  Here I was single, educated and confused and trying to figure out who I was seemed nearly impossible in a world that could really care less. 

It was during this time that I cried the most and prayed the hardest. 

It was during this time that I realized that I was carrying hurt from my past that had been hidden from plain sight. 

It was during this time that I came to grips with some of my fears, character flaws, idiosyncrasies and gifts. 

It was during this time that I surrendered. 

As a mother, I have come to really appreciate that time in my life because it has served as a foundation for me personally and especially my household. It helped me to prioritize the things that are most important to me, shifted my perspective on my value and it placed me on a different path toward my destiny. Over the past decade, I have spoken to countless girls and women about self-discovery only to realize that there are only a few who have really taken time to know themselves. Many women are stuck in careers that they hate, in marriages where they feel alone, and in circles where they wear masks. Teenage girls are searching for themselves too but often times get caught up in the “rebelling/exploring” cycle, the “good girl” cycle, or the “vanity” cycle all the while struggling to really figure out who they are. 

While self-discovery is a life long journey, it starts with a single step. Making time to be alone in the presence of God is one of the greatest things we as moms can do. Ultimately, He is the only one who really knows you simply because He made you. Challenge yourself to endure through this time of exploration because not only will it benefit you, but everyone around you. It’s time for you to discover the greatest you ever. 

Brook Marie Eneas @dgiinspired, has an uncommon gift to inspire women and girlsto live their dreams through her passion as a life coach, fitness coachand motivational speaker.  www.dgiinspired.com