"You can't afford to let people or circumstances drive you crazy. Instead, be driven to stay in peace instead of falling to pieces. Stay in your own lane of purpose, dreams and hope. Carry your own map and allow the Lord to be your navigator.
A wise African saying teaches that around every flower are insects. It's good to remember that you are like a flower and as you grow, the insects (haters and critics) will find you and try to make their home - you can't avoid it.
Our souls and goals flourish and bloom when planted in good soil enjoying lots of sunshine, water, fertilizer and care. Continue growing strong. Bloom where you are planted and constantly weed out the negative habits and negative people in your life."
An excerpt taken from Jewel Diamond Taylor www.donotgiveup.net
Monday, July 6, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Bounce Back
The Webster's Dictionary definition of "resilient" is...
1. springing back; rebounding,
2. returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched, or
3. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.
At some time in our lives we have all been stretched, stressed, and bent. During these times we may find it difficult to bounce back especially after divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one, business slump, family drama, illness, or addiction. Do not succumb to these stressful times - DO NOT allow people or circumstances to steal your joy, health, faith, blessings, peace of mind or resiliency.
"I pray that God's great power will make you strong and that you will have joy as you wait and do not give up." ~ Colossians 1:11
Bounce Back - Juvenile
1. springing back; rebounding,
2. returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched, or
3. recovering readily from illness, depression, adversity, or the like; buoyant.
At some time in our lives we have all been stretched, stressed, and bent. During these times we may find it difficult to bounce back especially after divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one, business slump, family drama, illness, or addiction. Do not succumb to these stressful times - DO NOT allow people or circumstances to steal your joy, health, faith, blessings, peace of mind or resiliency.
"I pray that God's great power will make you strong and that you will have joy as you wait and do not give up." ~ Colossians 1:11
Bounce Back - Juvenile
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Such a Slacker
I have been such a slacker when it comes to sharing the good word with my girls. Since my last post in April - I was offered a part-time job (which I love!), had to let go of my baby (Madison goes to daycare 1x/week), joined a weekly mommy & me playtime, stopped-started-stopped my get right eating and exercise plan and most importantly have not made time to blog for my favorite girls. This weekend I'm lucky to have a quick getaway from my everyday life and I've vowed to get back on track! So when your inundated with blogs from yours truly - deal with it! Holla and see ya'll lovely's in June !!!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Don't Be An April Fool !
April Fool's Day is an obscure day filled with hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophitication, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible.
The defintion of gullible is one easily duped or cheated. How often are we gullible to people, events or moments in our lives? How many of us find ourselves in situtations we know we shouldn't be involved with? Better yet, how many of us are gullible to the words of those we believe care about us and have our best interests at heart?
I know I have been guilty at some time or another of all these gullibilities (I think I just made-up a word) LOL! But there is no shame in my game; because I feel I have learned from many of my mishaps and work my hardest to make better choices from here on out.
Below is a message from my favorite motivational speaker, Jewel Diamond Taylor. The message below is about getting rid of negative (or gullible) things or people in your life. Please read it and think about the message. The time is definitely NOW for us to JUST DO IT and not be April Fool's!
~ Jewel Diamond Taylor~
The defintion of gullible is one easily duped or cheated. How often are we gullible to people, events or moments in our lives? How many of us find ourselves in situtations we know we shouldn't be involved with? Better yet, how many of us are gullible to the words of those we believe care about us and have our best interests at heart?
I know I have been guilty at some time or another of all these gullibilities (I think I just made-up a word) LOL! But there is no shame in my game; because I feel I have learned from many of my mishaps and work my hardest to make better choices from here on out.
Below is a message from my favorite motivational speaker, Jewel Diamond Taylor. The message below is about getting rid of negative (or gullible) things or people in your life. Please read it and think about the message. The time is definitely NOW for us to JUST DO IT and not be April Fool's!
"If you never emptied the trash in your home, there would soon be a fowl smell.
It's the same with your mind. If you don't release old thoughts, your life becomes bitter with stinkin' thinkin' and emotional clutter.
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment
puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Don't spend too much time with people who drain your energy.
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power
within to let go and grow in peace.
Count your blessings. Change your point view.
Each moment is a gift to you.
Listen and enjoy the song "Count It All Joy" by BeBe and CeCe Winans.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Do the best you can right now where you are and with what you have.
It's only a matter of time before your change comes.
Start giving thanks right now for the
Start giving thanks right now for the
wonderful breakthrough about to happen in your life.
That's right ...smile...sit up straight...
shake off the heavy stress, speak and walk with courage,
faith, peace, love and joy.
Until further notice...God is in control."
Until further notice...God is in control."
~ Jewel Diamond Taylor~
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Getting Out of a Downward Spiral
Have you ever been caught in a downward spiral? One of those spirals you have no idea where it came from, what it is or better yet how the heck your going to get yourself out of it! A spiral can be any combination of drama in your life, love, work, family, etc., I recently found myself caught in one of those sexy spirals and it was so crazy because it was filled with so many levels of "stuff."
I found myself getting in one of those sad girl desperado modes - nothing made sense and nothing was working out "the way it was supposed to." All I wanted to do was crawl home to my mommy's house (with Madison in tow), get in my full-size bed and call it a day. My thoughts drifted back to times of old when life was easy and simple. The days when all I had to worry about what was - NOTHING!
As I found myself playing "I'm Goin Down" by Mary J. Blige and really getting into it - I instantly caught myself and turned my ipod off. What was I doing - helping myself into a downward spiral? I couldn't believe I was allowing "stuff" to get to me - "stuff" which in the big scheme of life isn't really that bad.
So how did I get out of my downward spiral - I turned my attention to Madison and decided we needed to get out of the house and take a walk. A walk in the fresh air and only allow myself to focus on positive thoughts. So we did - I thought positive thoughts and talked to Madison about all of the blessings we have in our life. While I was walking I received an inspirational email and talk about perfect timing...
I found myself getting in one of those sad girl desperado modes - nothing made sense and nothing was working out "the way it was supposed to." All I wanted to do was crawl home to my mommy's house (with Madison in tow), get in my full-size bed and call it a day. My thoughts drifted back to times of old when life was easy and simple. The days when all I had to worry about what was - NOTHING!
As I found myself playing "I'm Goin Down" by Mary J. Blige and really getting into it - I instantly caught myself and turned my ipod off. What was I doing - helping myself into a downward spiral? I couldn't believe I was allowing "stuff" to get to me - "stuff" which in the big scheme of life isn't really that bad.
So how did I get out of my downward spiral - I turned my attention to Madison and decided we needed to get out of the house and take a walk. A walk in the fresh air and only allow myself to focus on positive thoughts. So we did - I thought positive thoughts and talked to Madison about all of the blessings we have in our life. While I was walking I received an inspirational email and talk about perfect timing...
"Get Rid of It"
from Jewel Diamond Taylor www.donotgiveup.net
"If you never emptied the trash in your home, there would
soon be a fowl smell. It's the same with your mind. If you don't release
old thoughts, your life becomes bitter with stinkin' thinkin' and emotional clutter.
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Don't spend too much time with people who drain your energy.
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power within to let go and grow in peace. Count your blessings. Change your point view. Each moment is a gift to you.
soon be a fowl smell. It's the same with your mind. If you don't release
old thoughts, your life becomes bitter with stinkin' thinkin' and emotional clutter.
Empty your mental trash can of any stressful or painful thoughts.
Don't allow the irritations and challenges of this day or your past to steal your joy.
Your success will come as you grow in courage, faith, discipline,
a sense of humor and a sense of purpose and strength.
Don't sweat the small stuff. I agree with Oprah's statement...
“Doing the best you can at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.”
Don't spend too much time with people who drain your energy.
Whenever you are ready ...you have the choice and power within to let go and grow in peace. Count your blessings. Change your point view. Each moment is a gift to you.
Listen and enjoy the song "Count It All Joy" by BeBe and CeCe Winans.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Focus on your priority for this day.
Do the best you can right now where are and with what you have.
It's only a matter of time before your change comes.
Start giving thanks right now for the wonderful breakthrough about to happen in your life.
That's right ...smile...sit up straight...shake off the heavy stress, speak
Start giving thanks right now for the wonderful breakthrough about to happen in your life.
That's right ...smile...sit up straight...shake off the heavy stress, speak
and walk with courage, faith, peace, love and joy.
Until further notice...God is in control."
Until further notice...God is in control."
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