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!

"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.
Listen and enjoy the song "Count It All Joy" by BeBe and CeCe Winans.
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
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."

~ Jewel Diamond Taylor~