MOSAIC by Martina Alford

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

It’s impossible overcome and survive so much, yet retain the same habits and thought process that put you there.

At some point you should EVOLVE into someone more humble, tenacious. Instead, y’all be more arrogant, audacious.

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

“When traveling, we carry only the necessities . Once we arrive, we use only what’s needed. Once we are done, we store everything until needed again. Overpacking become burdensome heavy, and under packing become stressful and I suffer lack.

How different is emotional baggage?

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

Great day to sell books, network, reading, sharing, Q&A, shopping alongside Local Black authors
#chattanooga #mosaic #festivalofblackartsandideas #arts #blackarts #blackexcellence #chattanoogatheatrecenter #Books #blackauthors #literature #juneteenth #jamesbaldwinfestivalofwords

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

We celebrating #juneteenth2022 all month! on #june11, authors will gather at #chattanooga #festivalofblackartsandideas #literarylounge at the @chattanoogatheatrecentre

I’ll have signed copies of my book @IOnlyKnow1Song for purchase! Hope to see you there!!

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

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[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

I’m a part of a local poetry group #rhymenchatt. Yesterday I got the chance to perform, alongside other poets, at #selfiespotchatt to kick off #nationalpoetrymonth and shared my poem CHALK. It was the first time I performed from memory without reading. It was such a lovely time!

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

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[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

It’s career day at my daughters school and my adult son saw my presentation. The fact that I was able to hold his attention and he asked tons of questions tells me it’s just right💪🏾 🛠

#ImIT shirt made by @Aprons4u_TMCD
#techie #blackwomanintech

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

@jbgraeber That experience was life changing for me! God will lead you! 💞💞

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

“I don’t need you to understand me. I just need you to believe that I’m having a human experience.”

~D. C. ”The Closer”

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

What I have learned:

Self-esteem is built by knowing and defining who you are, and by deciding to make a difference just by being you.

#Mosaic #MartinaAlford #OneSong

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

Carrying some weight is humbling, builds muscle and gives us strength. But there’s a limit. Too much can cause damage, and too little, stagnation. Although baggage is designed to hold whatever you put in it, you are the one who decides what stays.

#MartinaAlford #OneSong #Mosaic

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

The sun is never in a hurry to reach its highest peak. Instead, it gracefully rise and glow in such a way that even when its job is Done and it’s time to set, that too is a beautiful marvel!

#Mosaic☀️❤️

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

What I have learned:

Sometimes pushing through is difficult however it allows me to see the outcome of my efforts and build my confidence, whereas, giving into an excuse would have prevented me from achieving that goal.

#MartinaAlford #Mosaic #OneSong

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“You don’t always get what you deserve. You get what you fight for. Go for the jugular.”

~Working Moms

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Was watching All American with my daughter, and on came a scene where Coop said:

“I didn’t need you to be my savior. I needed you to believe I could save myself”.

I felt that.

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

Things I needed for growth required understanding myself, learning what to hold/release, recognize my thoughts, & habits, that work against me. Strengthen self-esteem, self-control, learn how to handle conflict, find & keep my motivated.
#WorkInprogress
#Mosaic

~Martina Alford

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

What do YOU say about yourself? What do you THINK within yourself? What does God say about you? Do they match?

~Martina Alford

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

Before you can receive the things that are in store for you, you must first prepare yourself, starting with your mind. Question is: how do I control my mind?

~Martina Alford

[MOSAIC by Martina Alford @IOnlyKnow1Song]

I want 2 talk 2 my teen self and tell her that in 30 years she will be healthy & safe. Her life will B different, posture upright. She will exude light she tried 2 hide. There will be difficult times but, your resilience have set the stage on which I walk today. Thank you! I ♥️U