Dionne Gail

Running Out of Time

What if you found out that you didn’t have much time left. Like you wouldn’t grow very old and gray. What things would you want to do? What places would you want to go? What conversations would you want to have? We go through our days in a hurry and always rushing from one thing to the next. There is never enough hours in a day. A month seems to fly by in no time. And before we know it, we are saying Happy New Year! Where does the time go, we often ask. But what if you found out that you had very little time left. Would you finish writing the book? Would you finally go on your dream vacation? Would you eat at some of the restaurants you have saved on Instagram for years? What are the things that would matter most to you if you were running out of time? Well how about doing those things now. How about not putting things off until tomorrow, since tomorrow isn’t promised. How about taking time out for you and doing the things that make you joyful. How about going after your dreams even if it seems impossible. Live your life being intentional about your time. The truth is no one knows how much time they have left. But we all know we are running out of time.

Dionne Gail

God wants to give us more. But we have to believe we deserve it!

Questions

You get older and all of a sudden you start questioning yourself about life. All the things you thought you wanted you realize that you no longer want anymore. Is this what they call a midlife crisis? The kind of life I wanted when I was young seems like a chokehold to me. It feels like being caged and controlled. I don’t feel free to be myself. I want something completely different now. I need to live in my truth. Everything has changed for me and I am seeing things from completely different lens. I have so many questions that I need answers to.

Dionne Gail

Everything changed, once I stopped playing about me!

What You Deserve

To know what you deserve in life is about many things. First you must truly love yourself. This means loving yourself deeply, flaws and all. Once you love yourself then you will know how valuable you truly are. You will know that your life matters. That God loved you first and created you with a purpose. That he gave you specific gifts and talents. Second you will set boundaries with people, so that you protect yourself and your peace. Finally you will know what you deserve and how you should be treated. This is about all aspects of your life. When you are receiving undeserving treatment from anyone, you will know how to stand up for yourself. You will remove yourself from situations where you are being served disrespect. You will not keep people around you who do not love you in a healthy manner. But you will also treat people how you want to be treated. I realize a lot of old sayings may sound cliche but are indeed true. Knowing what you deserve is linked to how much you love and value yourself. Never ever accept undeserving treatment from people who say they love you. Especially when they do it consistently. People will absolutely do to you what you allow. You have to know when to walk away. Whether you believe it or not you deserve better.

Dionne Gail 💜

Another Sleepless Night

The stress won’t let me sleep. The anxiety has my stomach in knots. My mind won’t stop thinking. My thoughts won’t stop recycling. The pain won’t stop hurting and my heart won’t stop aching. This will be another sleepless night for me. While you are asleep peacefully beside me. Oblivious to the role you played in all of my traumas. You sleep like a baby while I can’t sleep at all.

Dionne Gail

In order to truly heal, you have to forgive. Not forgiving keeps you hurting and bitter!

It’s not too late

Being 50 can feel like you might have missed out on your chance to fulfill your dreams. It might feel like where did the time go. I can remember turning 21 and feeling like I had my entire life ahead of me. I felt full of hope for a bright future. Somehow a few decades went by and now I am half a century old. Of course I feel blessed to be here but I also feel like I didn’t accomplish anything. I am a mother to an amazing young woman. She just turned 21 and has her whole life ahead of her. I am excited for her but at times scared for myself. Like I have a clock ticking and it can stop at any moment and that’s it. Time would be up for me. Being a mom was one of my biggest dream. To have children of my own and love them unconditionally. And thankfully God blessed me with my daughter. She is everything I ever dreamed of and more. I love my role as a mom. It’s the best feeling ever and I only wish I had more children of my own. Although I feel like I have given motherhood my all and done the absolute best that could, there is much more to me. I had other dreams. I had a purpose, a God given purpose that I don’t believe I have fulfilled. At times I wonder if it maybe too late for me. Lately I have come across women in their 50’s and 60’s on my timeline, that are living vibrant and thriving lives. Women who say they started new careers at 50. They are influencers on social media and have YouTube channels. Some are models that were discovered by talent agents while out. They are women who are empty nesters and now able to live for themselves. Seeing these women be fearless and unapologetic about their lives, has truly inspired me. It has motivated me to go after my own dreams. To stop thinking it’s too late and just get going. I am here for a reason. I survived breast cancer and so many other things that could’ve broken me. But they didn’t. I am strong and resilient. I have so much experience and knowledge about life. I have value and I can share my testimony and it can help others. In many ways my life feels like it’s just beginning. I have grown in so many ways. I have healed and continue to heal from past experiences. I love myself more than ever, flaws and all. And I am comfortable in my skin and not afraid of being myself. I finally don’t give a damn what people think. I don’t need permission to live my life as I see fit. It’s the most free I have ever felt. So it’s absolutely not too late. As a matter of fact the timing is perfect. This is my time to shine.

Dionne Gail

Stepping into the New Year

As we say our goodbyes to 2025, and prepare to step into 2026. I pray that we step into our Godly identity. Meaning be the person God has always intended you to be. People speak about finding themselves. You can’t find yourself without finding God. We became who we are based off of our environment, experiences, trauma and worldly desires. When we find the God in us, we truly become. When we discover who we are in Christ, we discover who God created us to be. We can live purpose filled lives that elevate us and add to God’s glory. So my hope for you is that you step into the life that God has for you. Remembering you are created in the image of the Most High God. May his will be done in your life and your goals align with his will. In 2026 step into your Godly identity and be who you were born to be. You are who God says you are. You are who you believe you are.

Dionne Gail

Create Those Memories

Life is short and it’s unpredictable. We always think we have time. But time isn’t guaranteed to any of us. We must learn to seize the moment. To take the leap of faith. We must be prepared for when the opportunities come our way. This life has many challenges and heart aches. But it can be beautiful as well. Look for the good in every situation, although it may be hard. Count your blessings every day. And create beautiful memories with those you hold near and dear to your heart. Live life with no regrets or fears. We don’t know the day nor the hour but we know we have today. Make each day count and appreciate the little things. I hope 2025 will be filled with some of the best moments and the memories that will last a lifetime 💜

Dionne Gail

The Encounter

Dina was having one of those days where everything that could go wrong did go wrong. She knew it from the moment she spilled her coffee on her white blouse while driving into work. Luckily she keeps some spare clothing in her office. She has a meeting with perspective clients and was running late. She had spent most of the night going over her ad campaign. Marketing was a tough business. She worked for the largest Advertising company on the East Coast and they were number 3 in the US. She fought hard to make it and was very close to making junior partner. This client could very well be her ticket to success. She was always nervous before a pitch, no matter how many times she’s done it. As she steps off the elevator her assistant is waiting for her with a cup of coffee in hand. She rushes into her office and opens her closet to get a new shirt. She has minutes to get in the conference room and seal the deal. Dina has spent the last 10 years after completing her masters, working to make a name for herself. It’s so much harder for women. She had a fiancé, her college sweetheart. She broke off the engagement after she caught him in bed with his colleague. The most shocking part was his colleague was a man. That had been 5 years ago. She has dated here and there but nothing lasted past 3 or 4 dates. She may need therapy like her best friend keeps telling her. But just this past weekend she let her guard down and went out have some fun for a change. She was at a lounge and after her third margarita, she saw him.

Dionne Gail