I read a devotional today titled “Profitable Patience” that got me thinking. The reading focused on waiting- specifically waiting for God and how we’re all waiting for something. It listed the following examples: “We wait in lines; a teenager waits for his or her next birthday; we wait for job promotions; we wait for news from the doctor; we wait for the next meal; we wait for our future spouse..” Life is all about waiting. We’ll always be waiting for something, but this has me contemplating how we are waiting. Are we angry, depressed, stressed, worried, or sad? These natural feelings may occur, but it is definitely not healthy for…
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10 Thoughts about “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou
I finished “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou yesterday and I woke up thinking about it again today! A testament to how great it is! 10 Thoughts about “Mom & Me & Mom”: 1. A mother’s love is able to cover her faults and shortcomings. 2. Mothers must admit when they are wrong and ask for forgiveness from their child, just as they would in any relationship. 4. A mother helps shape who her daughter is and who she’ll turn out to be. She receives a part of her identity from her mother. Maya said: “I can hardly distinguish where she stops and I begin.” 3. A…
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Book Review: “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou
Wow. “Mom & Me & Mom” by Maya Angelou reeled me in and would not let me go. It was an incredible read. I gasped for air at times, almost cried, and was left speechless at points. With the exception of 2 chapters, I read this entire book in 1 day. The book captures the journey of the relationship between Maya and her mother. Her mother sent Maya and her brother to live with their grandmother in Arkansas while Maya was only 3. They then reunited with their mother in California while Maya was a young girl. Over time, their relationship developed and blossomed into something extremely beautiful, delicate, and…
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BE THANKFUL
We all have those people that are always there, that understand us, forgive us, accept us. Everyone will not get us so we must be thankful for those that do. We’ll also have those that easily misunderstand us, nor do they forgive us. They may not even allow us the opportunity to express ourselves. Some people want us to be something we’re not. Some even think we are something we’re not. Sometimes we are exactly who they say we are, sometimes we’re not. We have to be thankful for those people that get us, understand us, accept us. We’re all imperfect creatures, yet we’re not always accepted. We have to…
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Feeling Stressed? Take A Break From The Day: 10 Tips!
Sometimes it’s necessary to take a break from the day. Some days are easy and smooth, yet others require so much more from us. So much goes on within a day- various decisions, roles, and daily responsibilities can take us on an emotional rollercoaster. Our days can get demanding with so much to get done. Some days make us cry, some days make us scream, and some days make us want to quit. We can’t give in though, we must press on. How do we do this? Take a break! Here are 10 Tips: 1. Stop and enjoy ice cream. No rush. Take a break. Enjoy. 2. Pray. Talk with…
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BOOK REVIEW: “9 Things You Simply MUST DO to SUCCEED in LOVE and LIFE”
Oh my goodness! This book is amazing! I am an avid reader, but some books are superior to others! This book is definitely above average: “9 Things You Simply MUST DO to SUCCEED in LOVE and LIFE” by Dr. Henry Cloud. It has me in awe! It’s made me cry, stop to digest the information, and practically tell everyone in conversation about how good it is! Yes it’s that good! A few key points: – Those who succeed in life cannot ignore their hearts, minds, and souls. – Take appropriate risks. There is very little growth and reward in life without taking risks. Avoidance of risk is the greatest risk of…
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2 Things College Does To Us: Speaking & Thinking
Aug. 12th was my first day at Rogers State University in Claremore, OK and since then I’ve already: completed 2 group projects where we’ve presented information to the class; presented 1 persuasive speech where I’ve proposed that the legal drinking age be raised to 25; participated in class discussions around the stereotypes that north Tulsa carries; wrote a 4 page paper on a communication theory that states that minority opinions are not as openly and confidently shared as the majority opinions are; and I’ve conducted research on prostitution to gather evidence that both supports and rejects prostitution! Pretty intense for only 1 month and 7 days! Today while in class,…
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The Last Shall Be First: Be Ok Being Last
Most of the time in our lives, we’re not where we want to be. We look around and think that others are much further in life than we are. They may have degrees, be married, have nicer cars, more money, and all that good stuff. Often times we think that we are last. We think that we could never be on top. Consider this for a moment… In the Bible, the disciples of Jesus were discussing who was the greatest. Jesus questioned them about this and they all kept quiet, not wanting to tell Him about their discussion. “And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them,…
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I Cried Today & It Was A Good Thing
I cried today, but not from pain or even sadness. Just the opposite actually. This evening I had to rehearse a speech at church for a children’s meeting that I’m speaking at. My daughter, Maraya, was also there and observed all of us practice. Afterward, she whispered to me: “Can I go next?” I asked our Pastor and she said yes so they introduced Maraya. She walked up so confidently and sweetly and said her name. She actually nervously repeated it just like I did. 🙂 She then began to speak about Jesus. She spoke of how we have to be obedient so He can bless us. She was so eloquent,…
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College is not easy: It requires sacrifice
It’s 12:40 a.m. and I’m still up and going. Today has been quite a day. College is not easy. I cried today. I prayed today. I meditated today. I was encouraged by my friends today. I started a good book today titled “9 Things You Simply MUST DO“. I also cried a little while reading it. 🙂 I came to the realization today that: I must setup something to remind myself of my ultimate goals. I need a reminder of my why. On tough days, like today, I need to be reminded of why I am sacrificing today. I’m sacrificing: sleep, money, time, relationships, enjoyment, relaxation. I am uncomfortable. Extremely uncomfortable. I need…
