Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Happy Mother's Day . . . Okay, So I'm a Little Early

Queen Me shares . . .

Recently Crown Me Club subscriber, Karlena Lee, ordered tiaras for the special women in her life. Her personal note to them made such an impression on me. She talked about sisterhood and celebrating bonds. Karlena said things like, "Take time to be a Queen for the day," and "Do what only royalty must do . . . Be Magnificient!" Not only that, but she thanked them for being in her life. We corresponded about it and I asked Karlena to write someting for Queen Power.

Below are Karlena's thoughts about why she was compelled to play tiara fairy!

Raise Your Tiaras In Celebration Of Love, Truth & Life

What does being a woman represent? It symbolizes strength, hardship, laughter, sadness, triumph and failure. It simply means being brilliantly multi-faceted in the things that make us who we are and develops our character.

That was on my mind when I decided to wave my wand as the tiara fairy and recognize the fascinating women in my family. What better way, I thought, than to articulate the core of what the women I know and love so eloquently epitomizes.

I come from a long heritage of courageous, intelligent, unstoppable women, who have had their share of tests and trials. I am blessed to have my great-grandmother still thriving, while venturing into her 90s. When I look at her, I see all the women that came before her and those who have and will continue to come after.

In her prime, she could be both gentle and fierce at the same time. She loved her children and family. She gave by demonstrating determination, perseverance and love. She’s been the nurturer of 3 children, 15 grandchildren, over 20 great-grandchildren, and countless great-great grandchildren–five living generations!

The soul of my family comes from this single woman. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to celebrate my mother, grandmother, aunts and sisters, because they are like royalty to me! The reason being–it’s not as though we’re fabulous and our lives have gone unscathed–rather it’s more the contrary. Collectively in our personal lives and as a family, we have confronted the face of adversity, and though fearful or even discouraged at times, we continue to REIGN!

So you see, being a tiara fairy for Mother’s Day goes beyond gift giving. It is a celebration of love, truth and life!

Well wishes to you and all the women in your life, who like you–are simply magnificent!

Karlena Lee
Founder and President Author/Speaker/Trainer EYPN: www.eypn.com and www.karlenaleeunlimited.com.
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Thank you Karlena for sharing with us.

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