Wow - so this morning I roll over and look at the TV that I left on last night (I know, I know, bad habit)... well guess what's on? Joel Osteen. I always tape his Sunday sermons juuuuusssstttt in case I happen to sleep late. So anyway, I am feeling great because it's still at the very beginning and as always he is opening with a joke so off I go to brush my teeth and start the coffee maker. And of course, I settle back in just in time to hear one of the best messages I have heard all year.
See I always feel like his messages are just for me, they are basically what I always need to hear at that moment, even if I had no idea I needed to.
One of the reasons I started this blog is because people always think I am so happy and inspirational. Lol I am happy for the compliment but I don't always feel that way. I don't make this stuff up but I learn from others and believe that if I needed that message so does someone else so I like to pay it forward, so to speak.......
Ok so on to the lesson, TODAY he spoke about being happy and living your life with joy. So much of what he said resonated with me! So many of us (me included) think that we will be happy once all of our conditions are met! I hear it all the time...Oh when I get my new car, my house, my new job,make enough money, when so and so starts treating me right blah blah blah...... But we don't realize that we have everything we need to be happy right now. HE SAID THE MOST AMAZING WORDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"YOU ARE WHERE YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO BE RIGHT NOW"
He also said that you have everything you need to be happy, and once you find that self peace and happiness ... that is when you will see the advancement in your life that you wanted. Why would you be advanced if you can not appreciate what you already have? If you are not thankful for what you consider the least, how can you handle greater? Your Happiness is your choice! rejoice in who you are now and what you have NOW! TODAY!
All your desires will come to pass. You have them for a reason! HE put them there, but blocking your own joy and happiness leaves no room for him to work! You and you alone make that choice!
Make a conscious choice to Live A Happy Life!
Choose Happiness, Choose self acceptance, Choose joy, Choose you!
Be Blessed.... I am!
FOOTPRINTS.... Support, topics of interest, encouragement, advice and even some fun!
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Life and Death
This morning I woke up early and the first thing I did was call my friend of 32 years to wish her a happy 40th Birthday. We chatted and laughed and firmed up the plans for her old school Jam tomorrow night. I got off the phone feeling great and excited and blessed to have her in my life. I thought of all the things that we did as kids and all the plans we have for the future.
After that I got out of bed and picked out the dress I would wear to a funeral this morning. A friend's grandmother died. And then it hit me....
I woke up this morning excited to celebrate a life and just within a few hours I would be morning a death. Boy when they say lessons are everywhere, they are not kidding.
Tomorrow is never promised. Yes my friend was mourning the death of her grandmother who lived a good long life, but that will be something she will always carry with her. In the last few years, I have noticed that funerals are coming all too often. Young, old, middle aged, No one is promised tomorrow.
After that I got out of bed and picked out the dress I would wear to a funeral this morning. A friend's grandmother died. And then it hit me....
I woke up this morning excited to celebrate a life and just within a few hours I would be morning a death. Boy when they say lessons are everywhere, they are not kidding.
Tomorrow is never promised. Yes my friend was mourning the death of her grandmother who lived a good long life, but that will be something she will always carry with her. In the last few years, I have noticed that funerals are coming all too often. Young, old, middle aged, No one is promised tomorrow.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Truer Words
My girlfriend posted this status today…..
“It is true that everyone has a voice BUT not everyone is saying something worth hearing. Gotta be mindful… NOT everyone smiling has your best interest at hand”.
Thanks Michelle!
In the past year I have had so many Ah ha moments and have grown so much as a person. The message above evokes two major lessons learned this year. The first about words and the second about negativity!
Words are so important. How many of us are aware of the things we say or how they affect others. So many times we may say something like “You are so stupid”, now this may be meant in jest but do you realize what kind of negative energy you are placing on this person? Words are used as a way to communicate and convey thought, emotions, and lessons to others. Use your words in a positive productive manner to really say something! Words are energy, both positive and negative. Do we realize the energy that we are putting out into the universe? It is said that by putting things out in the universe, you are essentially setting things in motion. Are we all aware of what we are putting out there? One thing I have learned is to say what I mean and mean what I say…. Guess what – thinking before you speak is not a crime, I try and make my words count. I don’t want to be one of those who have nothing worth saying.
Now…. NOT everyone smiling has your best interest at hand…. Again… truer words… Have you ever given someone some good news you received and they had a smile on their face, but darkness in their eyes? Those are the people you do not want in your orbit! Someone with a heart invested in your friendship or you as a person will always be overjoyed at your accomplishments, successes and always invested in your happiness. Please release the others from your space. There is a saying that everything (and in this case every one) has a reason and a season. Learn the lesson that was meant for you and let go.
Now trust that I know that it is easier said than done. There have been many instances where I was so wrapped up in the hurt that I was missing the lesson. But I have seen God show up and show out! We as humans, within any type of faith and/or religion have got to learn to adhere to HIS will. When a well has run dry, when the chapter has ended, when the leaves have fallen, it’s time to let go. When in doubt learn to turn inward and listen to your inner voice for guidance. Keeping negativity in your space, only allows that hurtful energy to grow.
Do not take on negative energy. Engaging a negative person or stooping to their level allows them to transfer their negative energy to you. Now you have it and they are released from it. Is it worth it? Take steps to block out their negativity. Deny the negativity and affirm your positivity and strength. If it is someone you must be around, just knowing within that you will not take on their negativity brings you a ray of peace.
Pastor T.D. Jakes has a wonderful message about friends. I have learned to apply this to people in general as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjnuvrhZ4FU
My wish for you… is Healing, Positive Light, Blessings and Always Love!
“It is true that everyone has a voice BUT not everyone is saying something worth hearing. Gotta be mindful… NOT everyone smiling has your best interest at hand”.
Thanks Michelle!
In the past year I have had so many Ah ha moments and have grown so much as a person. The message above evokes two major lessons learned this year. The first about words and the second about negativity!
Words are so important. How many of us are aware of the things we say or how they affect others. So many times we may say something like “You are so stupid”, now this may be meant in jest but do you realize what kind of negative energy you are placing on this person? Words are used as a way to communicate and convey thought, emotions, and lessons to others. Use your words in a positive productive manner to really say something! Words are energy, both positive and negative. Do we realize the energy that we are putting out into the universe? It is said that by putting things out in the universe, you are essentially setting things in motion. Are we all aware of what we are putting out there? One thing I have learned is to say what I mean and mean what I say…. Guess what – thinking before you speak is not a crime, I try and make my words count. I don’t want to be one of those who have nothing worth saying.
Now…. NOT everyone smiling has your best interest at hand…. Again… truer words… Have you ever given someone some good news you received and they had a smile on their face, but darkness in their eyes? Those are the people you do not want in your orbit! Someone with a heart invested in your friendship or you as a person will always be overjoyed at your accomplishments, successes and always invested in your happiness. Please release the others from your space. There is a saying that everything (and in this case every one) has a reason and a season. Learn the lesson that was meant for you and let go.
Now trust that I know that it is easier said than done. There have been many instances where I was so wrapped up in the hurt that I was missing the lesson. But I have seen God show up and show out! We as humans, within any type of faith and/or religion have got to learn to adhere to HIS will. When a well has run dry, when the chapter has ended, when the leaves have fallen, it’s time to let go. When in doubt learn to turn inward and listen to your inner voice for guidance. Keeping negativity in your space, only allows that hurtful energy to grow.
Do not take on negative energy. Engaging a negative person or stooping to their level allows them to transfer their negative energy to you. Now you have it and they are released from it. Is it worth it? Take steps to block out their negativity. Deny the negativity and affirm your positivity and strength. If it is someone you must be around, just knowing within that you will not take on their negativity brings you a ray of peace.
Pastor T.D. Jakes has a wonderful message about friends. I have learned to apply this to people in general as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjnuvrhZ4FU
My wish for you… is Healing, Positive Light, Blessings and Always Love!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Finding My FOOTPRINTS
In June 2007, my whole world changed. My mother who had been in remission for 7 years from cancer suddenly came out of remission. She discovered this in April and was gone by June. This really made me think.
See my mother’s first priority was my sister, brother and I. She worked hard to make sure that we had all the things she wanted for us. She never complained, and was adamant about what SHE wanted for us. This was the kind of woman that would punish us if we even uttered the words “I can’t” those were curse words in our house.
I realized one major thing after she passed.I had been raised so well under the influence of my parents, that I had no real idea of who I was … what were my footprints in this world?
Being the oldest of three children I was always raised with specific expectations and particular roles in my family and by my family. Those will always be with me. But who was I … what was I here to do? What were MY likes and dislikes and MY views on society and MY place in it. As long as I was ok day to day, none of that really bothered me as it should have.
So here I stand, searching for my footprints in this world. Looking at where I have been, where I am now, and where these footprints will lead me.
Tomorrow is promised to no one…. So you have to do today what is for today. There is a saying “life is what happens while you are busy making plans” … I can definitely attest to that.
I am happy to say that although not an easy one, this journey is quite rewarding and eye opening. So many things have changed in such a short time. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically changes are coming faster than I imagined. I am thankful, blessed and humbled by the experience.
I also learned that so many of us are finding our footprints…. So many of us are on this journey…
So I ask you….. What are your footprints?
See my mother’s first priority was my sister, brother and I. She worked hard to make sure that we had all the things she wanted for us. She never complained, and was adamant about what SHE wanted for us. This was the kind of woman that would punish us if we even uttered the words “I can’t” those were curse words in our house.
I realized one major thing after she passed.I had been raised so well under the influence of my parents, that I had no real idea of who I was … what were my footprints in this world?
Being the oldest of three children I was always raised with specific expectations and particular roles in my family and by my family. Those will always be with me. But who was I … what was I here to do? What were MY likes and dislikes and MY views on society and MY place in it. As long as I was ok day to day, none of that really bothered me as it should have.
So here I stand, searching for my footprints in this world. Looking at where I have been, where I am now, and where these footprints will lead me.
Tomorrow is promised to no one…. So you have to do today what is for today. There is a saying “life is what happens while you are busy making plans” … I can definitely attest to that.
I am happy to say that although not an easy one, this journey is quite rewarding and eye opening. So many things have changed in such a short time. Spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically changes are coming faster than I imagined. I am thankful, blessed and humbled by the experience.
I also learned that so many of us are finding our footprints…. So many of us are on this journey…
So I ask you….. What are your footprints?
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