Welcome to Loving on Me – an inspiration destination for women who want more than the status quo! Together, we’ll explore how to be the “me” we always wanted to be but for whatever reason decided we couldn’t be. We’ll learn to love ourselves as we are and know that WE ARE ENOUGH!
I know many of you have to be wondering, where is Katrina going with this? Does she even know anything about this stuff? Truthfully, I’ve been asking God the same doggone thing. I keep telling Him y’all are going to think I’m nuts. I don’t talk about this. I talk about business and philanthropy and marketing and doing GOOD. That’s what I wanted to blog about!! I had it all planned out…
But a funny thing happened on the way to the picture show. Earlier this year when my comfort zone was crushed by a crisis, God allowed a new PASSION to rise from the depths of my soul. Somehow, someway, I knew I needed to inspire women to abundant living.
You see I am one of those women who absolutely loves women. I love everything about us – our beauty, our passion, our intellect, our intuition and the cherry on top – our shoes!! (I know, I know – for a minute there I was going deep but I did say I loved EVERYTHING.)
After working for more than 20 years supporting women’s causes around the world, I have seen the best and worst of us. If we make up our mind to do something, it’s as good as done. If we decide we’re done, well…you may as well go on to the house. We’re just done. You see, when we work together, ANYTHING is possible. When we work against each other, we all lose.
And lately, with all the vitriolic rhetoric we seem to be losing a lot – mostly our respect for ourselves, and our perspective on what’s important. A few weeks back, I was floored – I mean tee totally shocked when we wasted good television time debating whether a woman who stayed at home and raised her kids actually worked. Are you kidding?? My mom and her friends fought that battle before I was even born.
See, this is what alarms me. As women, if we love ourselves and are at peace with our decisions we don’t expend any energy picking apart other women and their decisions. Instead, we band together to protect at all cost our right to choose. Because when it comes down to it, we know that we are intelligent enough to make the best decision for our OWN lives – and so are our sisters.
It seems like somewhere on the way to having it all we lost sight of ourselves. But it’s okay. We’re still here and that means there’s still time for change. I propose we start a new women’s revolution – one that’s rooted in an evolution in our thinking.
Beginning today, make the decision “I Am Loving on Me!” It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? And yet we all know the minute we decide we’re moving into the light, the darkness tries to snatch us back. Somebody shares an unkind opinion of us and we think we’re less than. We gain 2.5 pounds and start thinking we’re fat. The kids act out and we think we’re bad parents. It’s like a conspiracy to constantly make us negative nellies!!
Listen, our first act of love toward ourselves is going to be to give us a break! Loving on Me is not a single act. It’s a LIFESTYLE. It’s an everyday intentional choice to be kind to you, to celebrate you, and to believe in the extraordinary magic that is you. It doesn’t mean the negative won’t come – we just don’t have to accept it.
For the next 7 days, let’s try something new. When someone tries to plant negative thoughts in your head politely say “I’m sorry. There is no space in my spirit for negativity”. More importantly, say it to you – all day, everyday.
I know it’s a small step. But, let’s give ourselves credit for at least having the courage to get on the path.
I don’t know about you, but I am passionate about Loving on Me!
Peggy Gaines says
Thank you for creating this blog! As women, we need to support each other and bring out the best in each other.
katrinamcghee says
Thanks Peggy! I think we’re in for a great adventure!!
Brandon Scott says
So very proud of you! Can’t wait to be part of the loving on me movement. Love you.
katrinamcghee says
Thanks Brandon! I am so proud of you!! Love you, Mommy
Liz Thompson says
Katrina, I am so proud of you! Your voice, sass, and distinctive ideas are what the world of women NEED! Liz
katrinamcghee says
Aww…thank you Liz! You have made my day.
Sandra says
Great post Katrina; hope you’re doing well. I’ve thought about you over the last several months and happy to see your self shine through. I need to banish some negativity so I’ll follow along! Sandra (ELI 2011?)
katrinamcghee says
Thanks Sandra! I think it’s a constant struggle for all of us to stay positive. Hopefully we can encourage each other! Be happy, Katrina
Emily Callahan says
Simply awesome and spot on. Look forward to watching this grow as only you can grow it!
katrinamcghee says
Thanks friend! You are doing amazing things over at St. Jude!! So, so proud to know you.
Amber Jaynes says
Hi, Katrina! Congrats on your new venture…I’m excited about whats’ to come! – Amber Jaynes
katrinamcghee says
Thanks for stopping by and saying hello! Appreciate the encouragement.
Doreen Mwenya-Grant says
Congrats on your new venture. Very Inspirational!
katrinamcghee says
Thanks Doreen. I see your walk is coming up soon. Best of luck!!
frugalistagiftguide says
Katrina,
Congratulations and best wishes with continuing inspiration and multiplying spirits to “hear”. You’re so right about the skewed perspectives, and if enough people change the dialogue it will reverse. Love the negativity exercise. Have you bookmarked
Deb
katrinamcghee says
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I popped over to your site and think it’s awesome. Great gift suggestions!! All the best, Katrina
frugalistagiftguide says
Thanks!
Gloria A Smith says
Congrats to you Katrina. You are sooo rgiht. It is beautiful to see women supporting women. And we can be afdriaid to do that in or outside of the Corporate world. God made formed us so uniquely and we have to love that and share that with other women. For me only the positive will do. You are brillant and count me in as a part of the movement.
Beatrice says
I can’t stop watching these superb pictures and reading those words, so full of wisdom, with admiration. You have been nurturing this talent for far too long. God’s time is always the best, and I pray He continues to shine the path, for you to move faster than you ever thought. I am so happy for you. Congratulations, you have made us all proud.
Melvere says
I love me, and I
agree with and appreciate your insight
katrinamcghee says
Thanks for visiting and the lovely note.
Staci W. says
Absolutely fantastic! I love this! And..need it. We all do. For me, your timing is perfect as I’m studying the Bible on “mouth control.” The negativity exercise fits perfectly with the exercise of really listening to how we speak about ourselves (and others) and striving each day to only speak excellent things. Romans 12:2 says: Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. 🙂
katrinamcghee says
Thanks for stopping by Staci! I am so glad that it encouraged you.