A TRUE QUEEN ACKNOWLEDGES HER INSECURITIES BUT RESPECTS HERSELF ENOUGH NOT TO SETTLE FOR LESS

A TRUE QUEEN IS WILLING TO ADMIT HER MISTAKES

A TRUE QUEEN IS HUMBLE AND GROUNDED

A TRUE QUEEN IS SINCERE, CARING AND GIVING

A TRUE QUEEN CAN BALANCE BEING WIFE, MOTHER AND CONFIDANT

A TRUE QUEEN KNOWS HER LIMITS

A TRUE QUEEN HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR HERSELF AND THOSE AROUND HER

A TRUE QUEEN REALIZES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REALITY AND FANTASY

A TRUE QUEEN IS MORE THAN SUCCESSFUL, SHE IS SIGNIFICANT

A TRUE QUEEN STUMBLES BUT HAS ENOUGH STRENGTH TO PULL HERSELF BACK UP

A TRUE QUEEN HAS A WARM HEART AND OPEN ARMS

A TRUE QUEEN IS SOUGHT BY A TRUE KING

A TRUE QUEEN WILL FIGHT FOR HER KING AND NOT OVER HER KING

A TRUE QUEEN DOES NOT ALLOW A RAIN CLOUD TO DARKEN HER ENTIRE DAY

A TRUE QUEEN IS NOT LIMITED TO ANY SIZE, SHAPE OR COLOR

A TRUE QUEEN HAS AN ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

A TRUE QUEEN IS A BELIEVER IN THE AUDACITY OF HOPE

©2009 ZJM aka Single Mama

• If you do not value yourself no one else will.

• Respect begins and ends with you.

• Understand your worth.

• Don't settle for less.

• Love what you see in the mirror.

• You give what you get.

• What goes around comes around.

• Give without expecting a return.

• Be blessed & bless others.

• Give and you shall receive.

A woman's worth is how she values herself. It is so important to have a high level of self-esteem or a high opinion of one's self. Self-esteem allows you to be creative, motivated and inspired to achieve and surpass your goals. On the other hand, low self-esteem produces a negative body image that may result in depression that mainly hinders your mental health. Other self-esteem issues can cause health and emotional issues and even financial issues. Most women who are unhappy or stressed tend to spend excessive amounts of money. All this does is add to your hopeless feelings making you feel as though you are drowning. Or maybe you are treading the waters gasping for air trying to find a way out.

There are several ways to build or maintain your self-esteem:

1. Exercise and eat a balanced diet.

2. Read a motivational or spiritual book.

3. Enhance your environment with positive people.

4. Believe in yourself.

5. Start with small short-term goals and achieve them one-by-one.

6. Focus on the things that matter and that are in your control.

7. Do not worry about tomorrow, live for today!

8. Treat yourself as often as you can.

9. Create a budget and stick to it.

10. Love your job.

11. Stand strong in your beliefs.

12. Acknowledge and accept your fears and flaws.

13. Know that you are not perfect.

14. Spend time alone- find a quiet place.

15. Be thankful.

© 2009 ZJM None of the work written here may be reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without my permission.

One Flaw In Women  By the time the Lord made woman, He was into his sixth day of working overtime.. An angel appeared and said, 'Why are you spending so much time on this one?' And the Lord answered, 'Have you seen my spec sheet on her? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic, have over 200 movable parts, all replaceable and able to run on diet coke and leftovers, have a lap that can hold four children at one time, have a kiss that can cure anything from a scraped knee to a broken heart -and she will do everything with only two hands. The angel was astounded at the requirements. Only two hands!? No way! And that's just on the standard model? That's too much work for one day. Wait until tomorrow to finish. 'But I won't, ' the Lord protested. 'I am so close to finishing this creation that is so close to my own heart. She already heals herself when she is s ick AND can work 18 hour days. The angel moved closer and touched the woman. 'But you have made her so soft, Lord. 'She is soft,' the Lord agreed, 

but I have also made her tough. You have no idea what she can endure or accomplish. 'Will she be able to think?', asked the angel. The Lord replied, 'Not only will she be able to think, she will be able to reason and negotiate. The angel then noticed something, and reaching out, touched the woman's cheek. 'Oops, it looks like you have a leak in this model. I told you that you were trying to put too much into this one. 'That's not a leak,' the Lord corrected, 'that's a tear!' 'What's the tear for?' the angel asked. The Lord said, 'The tear is her way of expressing her joy, her sorrow, her pain, her  disappointment, her love, her loneliness, her grief and her pride. The angel was impressed. 'You are a genius, Lord. You thought of everything! Woman is truly amazing. 

And she is! Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take 'no' for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding.  Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart.  Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideals. 

They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give   HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE TINY FLAW IN WOMEN, 

IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR WORTH.~unknown

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