All That I Am: An Affirmative Poem of Self Evaluation...Realization...and Revelation

I Am...Amazing...Beautiful...Radiant...Divine.

I Am...Giving...Peaceful...Harmonious...
Just...Zenful...one of a kind.

I AM...Humble...Gifted...Incredibly Talented...
Whole and Complete.

I Am...Generous...Genuine......Gentle...Caring...Courageous....
And impossible to Defeat.

I AM...Fearless...Faithful...Reliable...Creative...Unique.

I Am...Healthy...Wealthy...Abundant...
And Successful in all that I seek. 
I Am...Inspirational....Humorous...Hopeful...
Spiritually Strong yet Meek.

I Am...Classy...Considerate...Clever...Confident...
Faithful and Kind.
I Am...Loyal...Loving...Compassionate...Understanding...
And I let my God-Light Shine.

I Am...Respectful...Honest...Committed...Trustworthy...
Romantic...Passionate and Poetically Sublime.
I Am...Resourceful and Resilient with Fortitude
that stands the test of time.

I Am...Fiercely Persistent and full of Determination...
Yet, Patient because I know that I am
worthy of all I dream of.

I Am...Joyful...Graceful...Grateful...
Faith-filled and Spirit-filled with Reverence for God
whom I put no one above.
I Am Extraordinary...I Am Phenomenal...
I Am Feminine Energy Personified...
I Am Love.

A One Love Production

By Anna "M. Hendricks

Original Copyright September 2013

Revised Copyright December 2013

A Labor Day of Love: Barbeque...Baked Beans...and A Baby

This was a special Labor Day in my home because today was about more than just barbeque and baked beans. Today we celebrated the anniversary of my "Labor" Day of Love. On this day three months ago I "Labored" our beautiful baby girl Khaliah into the world. I can't believe she's  three months old already. She's growing so fast...so alert....full of personality and smart as a whip too. (LOL)

 A few days ago, I caught her putting her pacifier in her mouth by herself. She did it all by herself three straight times in a row. I'm so glad I was able to quickly grab our digital camera and video tape her the last time she did before she noticed I was watching her and stopped doing it. And when she looked up and saw me recording her she just looked straight into the camera unmoved and kept right on going as if she was used to being on camera. I swear she's acts like she's born to be a Super Star. Who knows...maybe she is...(LOL)

Now she's moved on to trying to hold her bottle by herself when we're feeding her. (Smh and LOL)She tries to sit up by herself too but she's got a little more ways to go before she's strong enough for that just yet. But at the rate she's going...with a bit more practice I won't be surprised if she has that down too real soon. I'm sooo proud of her!!! 

Until Next Time...I surround you in love & light!

Induction to Motherhood

Only two and a half months since I've become a mommy and my baby girl has wasted no time and spared me no expense of testing my resolve for Motherhood. So far I've been sneezed on directly in my face on a pretty regular basis. I've also been spit up on several times, and experienced things that I NEVER imagined happening to me prior to becoming a mother...like being pee peed on.

But the absolute worst so far has been having her "poop" during the middle of a diaper change and it got on my hand. Ewww gross right!?! Yet I handled it well and didn't even freak out like I normally would in my pre-mommy days. Instead I just cleaned my hand off, finished changing her, washed my hands about 5 more times just for good measure, then kissed her and told her how much I love her.

So after going through all that, without walking out and leaving her with her Dad, I think I can safely say I have successfully passed by first round of new mommy initiation test. I believe I have been officially inducted into the wonderful world of "Motherhood".

Still, despite all the aforementioned gross things she has done to me, what I find the most joy and delight in thus far is sitting in my rocking chair with her snuggled securely in my arms with her head pressed against my chest. Quietly, I pray over her as she falls asleep to the comforting sound of my heartbeat. 

My second favorite thing so far is standing over her crib each morning watching her with sheer enthusiasm and anticipation of her opening her eyes to the new day. As she awakes she looks up with sparkles of love in her beautiful precious little eyes. When she sees me there ready and waiting to greet her, she fills up the room with her smile like the sun lighting the world as it makes its daily ascension in the sky. Then together we start a new day of her giving me more joy than I've ever known and me bathing her in more love than I ever knew my heart could give.

 ~Until next time I surround you in love & light!

A One Love Production
By Anna "Ms. Poet" Hendricks
Copyright 2012

Femininity: A Special Mother's Day Inspirational Love Note

Happy Mother's Day!  To all my fellow women, rather you are a veteran mom, new mom, mom to be, physiologically unable to have children or have no desire to have children of your own at all, this is my special Inspirational Love Note dedicated exclusively to us. Regardless of your motherhood status, you are woman and your feminine energy brings the spirit, light and love of motherhood to the earth in ways God created and gave only a woman the ability to do.

The things that our bodies are designed by God to do to support, nurture and bring forth life into this world are so incredible, miraculous and divine. Only a much greater infinite intelligence, such as our Most High God, could create a Goddess in Its own image and likeness as you....Woman.

Enjoy this day that is set aside to honor our beauty that's far more than skin deep...our compassion that extends beyond measure...our love that springs forth from a well of infinitude and goes deeper than any ocean. Today ladies, let us stand together as one and celebrate the life force energy of God uniquely expressed through us in the form of our femininity and feminine energy in which we live...move...and have our being.

This is our day my fellow Goddesses of Love & Light...go forth in it and embrace the radiance of your womanhood with both your arms and your heart open wide. And in case the men in your life have never expressed to you how sexy, sultry and powerful you are...attached below is one of my all time favorite songs by Mr. Eric Benet that honors us in such a way as the aforementioned, simply yet perfectly titled, "Femininity".

Play it...listen to the words...dance around in your favorite dress...night gown, lingerie or whatever makes you feel most comfortable, free and vibrant. Let this song be a personal...private...Love Note to you as you dance and prance around your home smiling from cheek to cheek while reveling in the radiance, splendor and glorious energy your womanhood exudes. Let's love on ourselves today ladies...like no one else this side of heaven can.

Until next time...I surround you in love & light...continue to let your love light shine!
 ~Peace Beloved

A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2012 
 

Hear My Call : A Prayer for Healing...Help...and Guidance

I know I usually publish my daily Inspirational Love Note messages through my original works of poetry and articles. However, there is no poem or article I could write today that would more clearly convey my message of encouragement for you better than Jill Scott has already done through her phenomenal talent displayed in her song, "Hear My Call", from her recently released CD "Light of The Sun". So I've linked her new exceptionally well done video below to share with you as my Inspirational Love Note for you today.

I personally think Jill Scott is an extraordinary actor, poet, songstress and artist. Yet, when you witness for yourself the heart moving display of emotions and truth-filled lyrics in this video and song that she sings from the depths of her soul...I think you will agree with me that it's very hard to believe she is just "acting" here. This video is a display of REAL...RAW emotions. It is a very personal prayer calling to God from her heart that she has openly and courageously shared with her fans through her prolific lyrics...anointed gift of music and angelic voice.

So to anyone (myself included) who feels or have ever felt as she so eloquently expresses in this video and song, I encourage you today to do as both Jill has done in this song and I have done countless times...turn inward to God. Ask Him for help and guidance through whatever painful or challenging situation you're going through. Psalm 118:5 (New International Version) says, “In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free.”

Click the link below to take in the healing power of today's message through this awesome song and video. Then go into the secret chambers of your own inner closet and say to God, "Father I humbly come to you for help and guidance in this situation I'm facing...Please..."Hear My Call".



As always in closing, I love hearing your feedback. So I invite you to continue sending me your Love Notes and I'll continue sending you mine.

Until next time, I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible Reference: Psalm 118:5, Holy Bible , New International Version

The Essence of a Phenomenal Woman

Phenomenal woman dry your eyes

Phenomenal woman don’t you realize,

that you’re the catch…you’re the prize

Phenomenal woman I swear from head to toe

You are radiant in your splendor…

…extraordinarily beautiful

Phenomenal woman with so much originality

you are the envy of other women but to men

a mystery…in awe of your authenticity

Phenomenal woman, anointed by God with a ministry

to touch the lives of others through

your abundant creativity

inspiring them to be all God created them to be

So go ‘head girl…

walk in the fullness of your God given destiny

You’re the apple of God’s eye he made so brilliantly

And if you look in the mirror I’m sure you will see

…that you’re a Phenomenal Woman

A One Love Production

Copyright 2010