Manda Carpenter
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Manda Carpenter is a writer and influencer who has a dynamic voice and powerful testimony. She speaks on how life’s catastrophes can help you find your calling, why space in your life is so important and how to fight for it like Jesus did, as well as a variety of other topics, including:

 

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I’m writing a children’s book called “The ha I’m writing a children’s book called “The happiest boy who never sleeps.” 🤣Kidding. Kind of. I’ve always dreamed of writing a children’s book so maybe someday. But for now swipe to see a few moments captured of our happiest boy who never sleeps.😜💕 #honestmotherhood #presentoverperfect #shiagracecarpenter
I am tired. Normally, little sleep or not, I can I am tired. Normally, little sleep or not, I can muster enough energy to speak up, advocate, and delicately navigate heated debates. Not in this season. (#humbled) I could say a lot, but it would lack the wisdom, grace, and thoughtfulness I desire to bring to complex conversations. (#roevwade , #prochoice , #prolife , #pridemonth , etc etc etc) And so, I’m choosing to keep those conversations offline and face to face when I have them at all. Those who really know me know this is not a cop-out. I will never shy away from sharing my beliefs and advocating for justice. I’m just tired beyond belief (multiple reasons behind this) and trying to be gracious with myself as I figure out what will make my life sustainable again. In full transparency, today I used journal prompts to reflect that led me to write this sentence: “I need to undo survival mode, reactionary-living habits.” So that’s it. I have nothing revolutionary say, but permission to give for someone like me who needs it: take a more than a moment. You are allowed to take more than a quick second to compose yourself, get back up, or form an opinion. Internet pacing is for human doings. You are a human being worthy of real life, soul pacing. You don’t have to rebound fast or prove anything to anyone. You are worthy of space and the world is better when you show up to claim it. In case no one has told you today: you are loved. 🤎
“Cheat your sleep not your family” 📣📣📣 I used to multitask constantly; especially when life got busy and stressful. My business coach, Neil, challenged me to stop multitasking and be fully present with my family during off hours. When I said, “I can’t do that or things will never get done on time!” He responded, “Then wake up an hour or three earlier, or stay up later. Do whatever you’ve gotta do, but don’t cheat your family.” I am constantly reminded that I if I’m going to cheat by overworking, it will be on sleep— not my favorite people. “It’s not about the mayo!” 💭💭💭 You’ll read about this one in my new book. I got in a dumb fight with E over a sandwich one day and our counselor at the time, Karen, told us that it wasn’t about the mayo. It was about a much deeper root. She taught me that most things aren’t as they appear on the surface, and to look deeper to discern what’s really going on. 1 John 3:6 ♥️♥️♥️ When we’re in a relationship with God, there should be fruitful evidence in our lives. This verse reminds me that if I’m lacking that evidence, or if I’m repeatedly making the same mistake over and over, I am probably in need of some quality time with God. Your turn💬 What’s a phrase someone has taught you that has stuck? Or a scripture you come back to often?
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