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Staying Golden

     If you have been following the blog, you would know that every blog post is concluded with "Stay Golden". But what do I really mean when I say "Stay Golden"? Well let's talk about it. We all have some type of gold jewelry or something. I know I wear more gold jewelry than anything.  Although gold isn't the strongest metal, it still is one of the most desired. There was a time when gold mining lead the economy. Many people relocated in order to have a job mining gold.

     The thing about gold is that it is most valuable in its purest form. The less that gold is compromised or mixed with some other metal is when it's worth most. I love me some rose gold; however, it just isn't worth as much as unconprimised gold. You see, rose gold is made by mixing in copper. Once the copper is added, the value decreases. It may be prettier and popular at the moment, but in the end we all know that it's just not the same.

     What does it mean to compromise? According to Webster's, compromise means to accept standards that are lower than is desirable. To compromise is to settle. As talked about in "Grey Areas", our faith, morals, and priorities are all to remain uncompromised. 

     So when I say "Stay Golden" I mean to remain uncompromised. Compromising yourself can only lead to lessening your worth. No matter what, remain true to yourself. Never ever allow someone or something to dull your shine! Be the 14k gold, even if the rose gold seems to be prettier. Through it all, shine bright! STAY GOLDEN! 

-Queen

Psalm 51.

     My precious, patient people! I've missed you. I know that you may feel abandoned, but please don't call the people on me!! I've been slacking, I'm sorry. But hey!! I am back and that's all that matters. Before getting into the new blog post, there are a few things that I want to go over.

1. From now on, if there is a new post coming out you can expect it to be out on a Wednesday! My new post day is Wednesday! We will see how well this goes!! I have faith! I may not post every week, but when I do you'll be able to find it on Wednesday. 

2. #RoyaltyMindset shirts are still on sale!!

The deadline to order is Sunday, July 5th!! If you are interested please contact me!!! You can contact me via social media (@Queen_Majah) , phone, or email (royaltymindset@gmail.com) to place your orders! You only have a few days and I really want to see you guys in these shirts! There is also a men's design which is posted on my social media accounts. 

3. My Ask.Fm is now back open to answer all of your questions. Ask.Fm/QueenMajah is how you can find me. All questions asked are anonymous and I will do my best to help you all out. 😀 

4. There is a #RoyaltyMindset event coming up for my local viewers...STAY TUNED!! I'm excited about what's going on!! I never intended for it to be this way, but Royalty Mindset is faaarrrrr more than a blog!! 

Now on to today's post. I had a request to talk about temptation, but due to my 4am awakening and worship session (which is still kind of going on as I write), this post has completely shifted. 

     We all know that everyone isn't perfect. We all know that we all fall short sometimes. It's what makes us human. But there has been one little thing weighing in on me so heavy, incredibly heavy, for quite sometime now. It's as if no matter how far I think I've made it from this one particular thing, it's always right behind me keeping up with me to let me know that I actually haven't made it very far at all. There are times that I can actually fight against it, but then there are times that it actually catches up to me and I'm sucked right back in. Please know that the Devil knows your weaknesses and just how to get you to succumb to them. This process is so unbelievably exhausting!! I'll think that I'm doing so well and get knocked right back down. It's as if the enemy has allowed me to believe that I found my way out just so that my fall will be even greater. But no matter how many times or how hard I may fall, I WILL get back up again and never stop fighting! At one point or even still, I felt that God would get tired of me praying about the same failing over and over. I felt that eventually He would stop forgiving me because I would say I was over it then do the same thing that I said I was done with over and over again. I felt that I was dirty in the sight of God. I felt that I was untrue to Him. One day I found myself completely broken down about this situation. I wondered how I would come to you all to blog and encourage you when I couldn't even do right by God. I was a MESS in that moment! Just when I couldn't get my tears to stop rolling or my thoughts together, a notification popped up from the person that would eventually get me to understand and get over the situation. By the time they were done talking to me, my tears had dried and I was able to pick myself back up. In that moment, I was beyond thankful for God placing her in my life. 

     I'm still a working progress, especially when it comes to this one thing. I want you to know that whatever you're going through or struggling with that you're not alone. I too am working on getting over obstacles! It's a complete struggle and sometimes I fail, but I refuse to give up. I understand that God is on my side and that I can be forgiven. Psalms 51 gave me the comfort that I needed. You can just read one verse, the entire chapter needs to be read. Verse 7 talks about washing me until I'm as clean and white as snow. WOW! I know some of us imagine that there is no way that we could get to that pint because of all the wrongs we have committed, but the God we serve has a way of doing the unimaginable! When dealing with something like this that's constantly weighing you down, you tend to feel stalled and just drained. Within this chapter David is also asking God to restore his happiness and joy! After a while, these situations begin to take a toll and it's hard to be happy. During my journey, I've learned to pray about God purifying my thoughts. Verse 10 talks about cleaning up thoughts and becoming committed again. I could go on because this chapter really spoke to me but I'll stop here for the sake of you all having a novel to read. 

I owe you all an apology. I know I said my new post day will be on Wednesdays and truth be told the blog post was ready and would have been up by 9am Wednesday, but due to the wrong click of a button I lost most of it it and of course it didn't save. I was so devastated!! I wrote this post in the midst of a worship session!! I was literally typing and worshipping all at the same time. When I lost the words I wrote, I also lost my train of thought and could not remember what I wrote for anything!! I'm still kind of hurt because I know that my first one was better. Sigh. Welp, STAY GOLDEN! 

Through My Eyes

  

      In the "Welcome" post, I told you all that Royalty Mindset would be a place for me to open up and break down my own barriers. Well, I am up and burning the midnight oil just to open up to you. I find myself living in complete chaos at the moment. Because of transformation happening all around me, my feet are no longer on the ground. The world around me is in continuous motion as my mind fails to keep up. Whew, it is pretty rough right now. However, I am learning throughout every bit of it. Throughout this journey, I have learned a lot! I will share with you some of the top things that I have learned and I hope that you will be able to relate! I pray that I am transparent in this post in order to give you a clear understanding.

1. Give your problems to GOD! Through the natural eye, my obstacles seem so large! But the God that I serve, is bigger than any trial on my pathway!!

2. Surround yourself with likeminded people! I was watching Oprah's Life Class with Bishop T.D. Jakes (I watch that episode often... so many good points.) and at one point he said, "You need to be with people that have your rhythm!" PAUSE!! Ya'll not hearing...errr reading... this right!! Be with people that have your rhythm!! Surround yourself with the people that will understand the way you think because they also think that way. I have learned that I need people around me that aren't afraid to be optimistic! I am the type of person that will call you to let you know that I am down the street from your house and is coming to pick you up and when I do, I need you to be ready to roll! You get me? Okay, stick with me!

3. Make sure to have WISE people in your circle! Sometimes "bestie" just doesn't have the advice that I am needing that day. I always feel that some of the best advice comes from those that have already made it over the very same obstacle that I am facing. We are so good at coming up with some dismissive gesture when we hear our parents saying how they have been there and done that. Blah... blah... blah!! But LISTEN to them!! We tend to think that they will never understand the things we go through. Honey, the world has not changed that much. Little Susie was stabbing people in the back way back in their day and Little Johnny was breaking hearts just like he is now. So, don't be so quick to dismiss their advice. They know a little bit about what's going on. I've learned that it is very helpful to have mentors!! I have four of them. I consider these few to be my very own council Have mentors that are bold and full of wisdom! I love my "council" because they will spit out some things in such a raw way, but every word they say will be wise and true.

4. Learn to be discreet! Not everyone you meet needs to know everything about you!! You have to know who you are able to tell what to. Not all of your information needs to be shared with all of your friends. I've made those mistakes!! For instance, I had a class last semester with one girl that could probably tell you my life story because we just that close at one point, but I will say that for an entire semester we sat in a class together everyday and never exchanged one word. That's just how life goes. I really am not one to live with regrets, but there are some things that I wish I would have kept to myself.

5. It is okay to cry. I have recently discovered that I am a very emotional person. I will cry for almost anything. It's actually kind of annoying. I have always considered crying to be a sign of weakness. But eventually I learned that crying is okay. It's okay as long as you pick yourself back up! Cry in the car, but once you make it to your destination pull yourself together. Cry yourself to sleep if you please, but wake up refreshed and ready to make the best of your day. It's okay to be down, just don't stay down!!

6. Be strong! I pray everyday that God strengthens me! No matter what may be going on, I can never be caught without a smile on my face. Don't yall know that people love to see you down? Don't give them that satisfaction!! We all go through hard times, they are inevitable. We have to remain strong. Allow your strength to carry you throughout everyday. When times are rough for me, I have to remember to be strong. I have to keep in mind that better days are ahead and if I give up now I'll never see those days. Just keep pushing!

     That's a little of what I've learned so far in this life. The list could go on, but I'll stop here. I hope that this was a little help to you. I've enjoyed opening up a little bit. I'm really trying not to be so guarded! I see I still have some work to do. Continue to follow the blog! Also remember to keep in touch with me! Add me on Facebook! Follow my Instagram and Twitter: @Queen_Majah! Also sign up for our #RoyaltyMindset mailing list to receive notifications every time a new post is available. Just send an email to royaltymindset@gmail.com with "Mailing List" in the subject bar!! Also leave comments! I love to hear from you guys!! Tell a friend. Share it. Shout it out. Anddddd remember, Stay Golden! 

-Queen

Prayers for Charleston.

Royalty Mindset it praying for Charleston! A church is a place of solace. We refer to churches as places of comfort and safety. Where are we safe? Where can we pray?  I won't say much about the topic because we've heard it all. I do hope that all Royalty Mindset viewers come together and pray for Charleston! As we pray for Charleston, pray for our nation!! We live in a very evil world. Speak peace and strength into your life. In the midst of turmoil, prayer still has the power to change things! Never lose your faith, remain prayerful, and come together. United we stand...you know the rest. Stay Golden! 

 

-Queen

FINALLY!

WELCOME!

        Finally, the blog is ready for you! Before we jump into all of the fun activities that I have planned for us, we have to know why we are here. We are here to be a place of comfort and encouragement. Royalty Mindset will be the place to come when you’re looking for girl talk of many topics and inspiration for those struggles that we all go through. The goal of the blog is to be that place of comfort as well as a place of motivation.
      We are all daughters of the King, therefore, we are all royalty. Some of us have yet to pick up our crowns and realize our true worth.  With this blog, I will challenge you to dig deep to find yourself and worth. It is my prayer that we all find our purpose in Christ and are able to fulfill those purposes.
      Royalty Mindset is here to help you as well as myself. This will be the place that I break down my own barriers, come out of my own comfort zones, share my voice, and open up about who Majah “Queen” David really is. We’re in for a great deal of conversations and topics! There is sooooo much planned for us! I’m beyond excited for you to join me, be a part of my newest project, and follow my journey! STAY GOLDEN!

-Queen

Gray Areas: Part 2

    

     Part 2!! It's been a long time coming. You have my apologies! In "Gray Areas: Part 2", I will break down each step of the process to getting yourself out of gray areas. In "Gray Areas: Part 1", we learned that gray areas were places of discomfort and confusion.

Step 1: Separating Yourself.
In a process such a this one, you would need to go forth with a clear mind. Focusing on yourself is essential for this process to be successful. You have to begin to think about what's best for you and not what may be beneficial for everyone around you. I woke up this morning feeling very thankful for a dream that I had last night. In the dream, someone was telling me about a time that they were in a "gray area" and  really their back was just against the wall. They were stuck between what they wanted and what everyone else wanted them to do. The little girl in my dream wasn't able to find peace until her mother told her that she had to begin to live for herself and not try to please everyone around her. It's amazing and funny at the same time that I had that dream last night, but He works like that! I will admit that I was not having the best night last night. Sometimes all that I'm doing catches up to me at once, and I tend not to be able to deal with those moments very well. So, it was very refreshing to wake up from that dream. So, with all that being said, sometimes you have to separate yourself from these gray areas or anyone associated with them in order to live for you and focus on you. If you have to go sit in the park or take a walk around the neighborhood, do whatever you feel is necessary in order for you to move forward with a clear mind. Get yourself together and make sure that you are at peace with the person that you are!

Step 2: Analyze the Situation.
Analyze basically just means to break down. You don't have to pay a therapist for them to tell you that one of the first steps in solving a problem is getting to the root of the problem. I am one of those people that gets very quiet when something is bothering me or when I'm upset. So, I'll be walking around all upset and not saying what is wrong and the people around me will say, "Majah, we can't help you if you won't tell us what is wrong!" You can't fix something if you don't know what's wrong. Break down your situations. Figure out why you're in this situation and how it all began. Figure out exactly how you got the point that you're at now.  Once you've gotten to the root of your issue, you can develop a plan.

Step 3: Alignment.
In order to be successful at anything, all aspects of your life have to be aligned. Without alignment you will be in the midst of confusion and chaos. Most of the time we find ourselves in these "gray areas" because somewhere along the line we allowed something to get off track. The three main things that I make sure are ALWAYS aligned are my faith, priorities, and morals!! I make it a point to avoid anything that would allow any of those three things to be compromised. My faith must remain strong and uncompromised at all times. My priorities must always be in order and uncompromised. And my morals must always stand as they are without being compromised. Having these three aligned with one another makes life easier. Having all three aligned with Christ is what makes me successful. It is so easy for one thing to get off track and throw everything else off. Make it a point to always always ALWAYS align yourself, your faith, priorities, and morals with Christ! If we don't have Christ, we have nothing!

Final Step:
Pray! Pray! Pray! Pray! Pray! Pray! Pray! Pray! Make it a point to remain prayerful throughout the entire process and your life! As that old church hymn says, "Take the Lord 'long with you everywhere you go!"

STAY GOLDEN!    

-Queen