Boss Babe Sanctuary: "Making This Your Esther Year"

Introduction

• The focus of today's episode is on making this year your "Esther Year."
• Inspired by the story of Esther from the Bible.
• Esther underwent a year of pampering before meeting King Xerxes.

Story of Esther

• Background: Esther is a small book in the Bible with just 10 chapters.
• King Xerxes: Held a banquet to show off his wealth.
• Queen Vashti: Refused to be objectified by the King and disobeyed his command to appear at the banquet.

Lessons from Vashti's Story

• Respect and Authority: Vashti’s refusal was seen as a threat to male authority.
• Cultural Context: The story reflects cultural imperfections of its time.
• Marriage and Politics: Vashti’s power was linked to her husband’s political status.
• Alternative Actions: Vashti could have approached the situation with more diplomacy.

Esther's Preparation

• One Year of Pampering: Before meeting the king, women had a year of self-care.
• Self-Care as Preparation: Importance of self-care in preparing for significant roles.

Reflection on Self-Care

• Modern Application: Many women don't consider self-care part of preparation for relationships or life roles.
• Personal Insight: Self-care is often neglected in favor of serving others.
• Cultural Influence: Women are often conditioned to pour into others without receiving.

Making This Your Esther Year

• Focus on Self-Care: Emphasize self-care in all aspects of life.
  • Physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual.
• Goals: Prioritize nurturing oneself to be better prepared for life’s challenges.
• Intentional Living: The year to be intentional about personal development and self-care.

Upcoming Events

• Beauty for Ashes Program: Focuses on releasing survival strength and embracing divine empowerment.
• 21-Day Fast: March 1 to March 21, aligning with spring as the new year.
• Community Support: Encouragement to join the community for mutual support and growth.

Conclusion

• Call to Action: Join the community, engage in self-care, and share experiences.
• Engagement: Encouragement to comment, subscribe, and participate in discussions.
• Final Thoughts: Embrace the "Esther Year" as a journey towards self-discovery and self-care.