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…
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Go After Your Dreams At All Costs!
Most of the time, our present doesn’t support us in reaching our dreams. We have to fight. We have to get to a point in life where we make the decision that we are going to go after our dreams at all costs. You must make a decision that you will go after your dreams at all costs! It’s important to stop, reflect, and prioritize in order to make effective decisions- Decisions that will move us forward. I don’t believe in stopping. We should be progressive, producing, striving, increasing. Sometimes none of our options seem great. We must think critically and make the less-worst decision. 🙂 I received my…
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Back In Tune With My World: 3 Tips to Help You Keep Perspective
Before my life changing car accident I felt completely in tune with my world. I was receptive, sensitive, observant. I was creative- visualizing new ideas for the future. I was motivated and excited about each day. Then the car accident occurred and completely threw me off. I lost balance. I questioned the point of life with its constant battles. I cried a lot. I questioned God. I questioned myself. I was emotional. Once I moved out of the emotional stage I truly began to rely on God. I began to look past the accident and truly just seek His face. His will. I began to REALLY read His Word, not…
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10 Thoughts About Life Before I Go To Bed
Before I go to bed, I want to share what’s on my mind at the moment. Here are 10 thoughts about life: 1. To reach success or destiny, you can’t give up. We all encounter obstacles. You have to be strong & press on. 2. Take the good with the bad and keep going. There is a time for everything. 3. Love people more than things. People are the most important part of living and the most valuable asset on earth. 4. Be grateful for what you have! No matter how much or little you have. Appreciate it. Take care of it. Don’t complain. 5. Remember that someone is going…
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I Crashed
My life is filled with moments where I crashed- literally and figuratively. Those moments where I knew exactly where I was going, what I was doing; but then I crash. These huge moments where I’ve crashed out have always changed my course of direction. At impact I’m angry, confused, emotional- I always feel devastated. Back in 2010, when Christ came into my life, He came full force, head on. It appeared as though I crashed. Afterward, I realized He had been whispering for quite a while but I just ignored Him. Didn’t have the time. I was doing my own thing with my own agenda, my own goals. July 21st,…
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I Will Never Comprehend God’s Ways
I will never comprehend God’s ways. He created me, in his image, yet I am so imperfect. He sees through my flaws, sees my essence, and reminds me of how wonderful I am. Even when I don’t feel wonderful, or even worthy. He loves me, unconditionally, and always will. Nothing I can ever do will ever change this. No matter what I do. He allows me to fall, disciplines me, then strengthens me. He then pulls me up, BLESSES me, and ultimately makes me BETTER. I will never comprehend God’s ways. Let’s Stay Connected! * indicates required FIRST NAME EMAIL ADDRESS *
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Why Me?
I do things that others do, but I’m penalized. I have such a heavy burden placed upon me. My thoughts are often deeper than the person next to me. They are easily understood, yet I am not. Nothing about me is average- my thoughts, my goals, my successes, and most certainly not my struggles. My life is not easily understood. Why this? Why that? Why me? If it were not for my faith in God I would rather not even be alive. There is too much to calculate, too much to wonder, too much to understand, and most things are NOT understood. When things are going good for us,…
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My Haircut: “I’m Falling More In Love With Myself.”
I got a haircut. How do I feel? I FEEL free, different, adventurous, BOLD, confident, pretty, and fun. I feel like everyone is watching me- even when they aren’t. I am more focused on my face and my natural features. My eyebrows are defined and standing out. I feel like I’m living. I’m experiencing a new experience & new experiences make life worth living. I care less about hair. I love the style and I also know it will grow back. I want to give away clothes and get new ones. I feel less attached to things- temporary, replaceable things. I want to thrift shop for different pieces- bright, bold,…
