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

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 !!!

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~

www.donotgiveup.net

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...

"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.

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 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."

Love Yourself & Love Life

Girl, just look at you, with your pretty self. You are so beautiful! Not only are you beautiful, but you have the nerve to be talented and gifted by God. Hold your head up Girl and know that you are loved and appreciated. Don't give the enemy any place to cause you to have low self-esteem or doubt. You are indeed fearfully and wonderfully made. This is your year to decree it and speak to it!

This is the year of new beginnings. So get your step on Girl, because God is faithful to perform all that He has promised to you! Be confident in Him and His word. The words you speak from your mouth determine your outcome. Why not speak good and positive things over your life Girl?

You are not defeated but rather you are more than a conqueror. You have been through a lot in your life and look at you now, just as pretty and as strong as ever! Oh, how blessed you are. Look what God has done and look where He has brought you from.

Begin to bless God and praise Him for all that He has done, and for making you so beautiful! He had you in His precious hands all this time. Your life is orchestrated by Him. He knows you and what is best for you. Believe that He has even greater things in store for you and your family.

Girl, get over the silly stuff and grab hold of faith. Seek God as never before. Sure, times are hard, but God if Good! Learn to love who He has made you to be. There is no one like YOU.

-Author Unknown

Happy Valentine's Day!!!