The Empowered Woman

I always wanted to meet my dad, I am an only child with no siblings and no mother. I always wanted to know how it would feel to have someone who carries your DNA. When I was in high school, some of my classmates had nicknamed me TURINANA (the baby/child of MUTURI) because I always carried his photo along with me wherever I went and I kept on telling them how I was looking for my dad day in day out. Years passed by and the interest grew even greater. I made this a prayer request and certainly God answers prayers because He did. One day as i was going back to school for tuition, I decided to pass by Rwaka, a town in Nairobi. My mum always narrated stories of how she met my dad, where my dad was from and most of his details, so, at least, I had a clue of where he was from. I stopped by a shop and the first thing the shop attendant asked me was "whose daughter are you in the Kariuki's family because you look so much like them?" Wow I was amazed and got so emotional, narr...

ORPHANED BY HIV BUT WHY US? That day when my mother died, I went to the bedroom as I was used to every morning only to realize wow alright she is no longer here. Coming to terms was a huge task, imagine having someone in your life only to realize that you will not see them again. Of course, death is expected everywhere, but we try to brush it off our minds. HIV has become an epidemic in our current world, it is neither rational or disease for those who are indecent, no. There are various ways by which you can get infected, but people tend to judge because obviously, they know more than the affected individual. I remember having a heavy heart trying to understand how I would survive without a parent as every orphan child wonders at a given time in their lives. Being an orphan is not good, it is not okay, people tend to think that orphans are fine if they have a guardian, but what if the guardian never wanted to have kids, doesn't that mean that you will have to undergo stre...

 Weight loss is a journey they say, but they forget to tell you that it's also an art. "How can I lose weight?" is one of the most searched questions on the internet. You will get an immediate response with different weight loss methods, but they are all useless. If you can embrace the fact that weight loss is an art more than it is science, you are good to go. Unfortunately, most people follow the science because it is too easy, it tells you to create a caloric deficit, and you will have an hourglass shape, reduce stress levels as with stress you release cortisol a hormone that causes weight gain, lies. Science dares to tell you to drink water before meals knowing very well that it has informed you before that you should take water 10 minutes after your meals. Oh, science I am tempted to ask why you behave this way. Now, you need to know that for successful weight loss you must ignore the science as it is bound to mislead you. If you were only interested in the ...

Take things as they come and keep it simple- Just STOP doing excess accessories, do not wear tight outfits,let people notice your radiant glow. Live a healthy lifestyle- DON'T always give in to your cravings, try as much as you can to eat the right foods for you and baby. Exercise Consistently- Exercise when you can but Do Not push it too hard, remember that your body is already straining so you got to keep things slow and easy. Drink plenty of fluids- Fluids are a body's necessity without taking enough water and fresh juices, you may tend to feel sluggish and your skin will lose its glow. They say water is life, HYDRATE GIRL. Change your wardrobe- You may feel that buying new clothes for such a short while may be very expensive but you cannot squeeze yourself into those dresses that no longer suit your changing body in order to save,that will notwork. Embrace your new looks and buy clothes that match the new you. Maintain yourself confidence- Keep your shoulders high...

You can become successful by always motivating yourself. One thing that makes us women lose focus is by listening to other peoples opinions about ourselves. However, it is easy to ignore what anyone says about you because they are opinionated and none of their opinions define. Be your biggest cheerleader and your own best friend if you want to become successful.

It is very difficult to be a woman in the current world we are living in, things are not equal as before. It is overwhelming to manage your career, spiritual life, motherhood, wifely duties, it sure is tough.  You can however become empowered by following these easy tips: Get to know yourself and love yourself. Take responsibility for your life, your mistakes, successes in order to change. Honor Thyself, respect your body, how you dress, your appearance, behavior and remember to eat right.  Listen to your intuition and by so doing you will live by your inner compass. Choose relationships that empower you, whether friendships or marriages. Keep Learning, explore yourself and you will realize your capabilities. Be independent. Empower others by making valuable connections.

Gods grace is sufficient.