Embrace Your Formation Moments™
You are unconventional, driven, and accomplished. You evolved from Eve, the mother of all creation. You’ve manifested into an independent thinker, advocate for equality, and proactive visionary of consequence.
In “Evolving Eve,” Cheryl McDuffie James emphasizes the importance of recognizing, embracing, and proactively adjusting to the life-altering phenomena of Formation Moments™. As you are ever-evolving, this book provides essential insights on balancing career growth with intricate personal choices and offers real-life situations and practical strategies.
Eve’s Essential Insights
Prepare to live your best life with purpose and confidence, guided unapologetically by the love of self and others.
Trust your instincts, ignoring interferences that may lead to faulty decision-making, calculations, and actions.
Maintain professional viability and strong personal relationships in a future of technological advances, climate changes, and your evolving passions.
Develop and lead with an outward mindset, making hard decisions with fearlessness and clarity of self and others.
Direct others with purpose and accountability, ensuring boundaries remain intact.
Navigate through your work and personal dynamics in a healthier, compassionate, and unconventional manner whereby everyone gains.
Recognize and embrace the ever-present need to adapt, pivot, and walk away to reclaim yourself.
Chapter 1: Relationships
“Eve was created to be in a relationship with Adam. It's important to note that Eve's first purpose was to be a ‘helper" suitable for Adam. As we explore the relationships that we have or desire with the mate in our lives, it's worth noting that the role of women has expanded, and our purpose with our mates remains as relevant today as it did at her inception.”
Chapter 2: Parenting
“Eve was the mother of all the living, you were inheritably made to create life, so be sure that the decision not to become a parent is a decision that you don't take lightly and it's your decision. If becoming a parent isn't in your future for whatever reason, there are other ways to create a family. The important thing is that you are free to figure that out in a way that works for you. Change is constant. Don't let your current mindset solidify your future choices.”
Chapter 3: Working
“Let's start with a staggering statistic. Despite the fact that for the past 30 years, women have held 50 percent of college degrees, only 1 out of 4 occupy roles in the C-suite, and if you are a woman of color, this increases to 1 out of 20. What lies ahead for the organizations that develop and promote these women will reflect cultures where employees and other key stakeholders are more likely to find advocates and supporters as they pursue their career aspirations.”
Chapter 4: Leading
“Leadership isn't always tied to a title, but it is always associated with the ability to influence and impact how others behave. The impact of the decisions we make can range from nonconsequential to life-altering.”
Chapter 5: Shift, Reset, Detour
“As you journey through the various aspects of life, relationships, parenting, working, and leading, be prepared that the road traveled is not always a straight path. There will be twists and turns. You may reach a dead end, which will require you to make life-altering decisions to go left or right. Sometimes you will come upon a roundabout or discover that the only option to reach your destination is to take the detour. I call these transitions Formation Moments™.”
Chapter 6: Moving Forward
“Moving forward in a way that brings about change and new beginnings can only start at the point you decide to honor your instincts to do what is right, which then leads you to the choice to change your mindset. A changed mindset will then lead you to act in ways that honor your choices.”
Chapter 7: Eve in the 21st Century
“Even during the times when Eve existed, things were evolving. This started with her first major decision to eat from the Tree of Life. The certainty of life as she, Adam, and all the living creatures would never be constant. This ignited why you are equipped for what lies ahead.”
This chapter draws to a close our exploration of Eve’s journey and how as her descendent, your capabilities are intact, you just have to lean in and activate them. The future is unknown, but you are well-positioned to seize the moment to help create a world that provides you with the opportunity to live your life authentically on purpose.