The Controling Factor

God is ultimately in control. However, you have the mental capacity to control your emotional environment. Sometimes we allow too many external things to persuade or control our internal self. Life happens. Changes take place whether you initiate them or not. It takes place whether you even like it or not. Change has to happen. The problem that most people have is adapting to change and gaining control. So as a result, one may began to feel overwhelmed. This is when it's time to take time to just chill. Take time to settle your emotions and rationalize the change. Prayer during this time is vital to your next move. Being able hear what your inner being is saying also critical at this moment in time. Sometimes it proves successful to just sit and calm yourself down. Determine in your mind what is the best course of action based on the situation not feelings. Have an hear to hear and open yourself up to possibilities. Possibilities stretch far and wide. There is a vast array of them. Be sober-minded. You have that ability because You are the controlling factor. Take advantage of your ability to think, adapt to change, and gain control of your emotional environment.

Gracefully Take a Bow

Relationships can be a bit tricky. If it's not the right type of relationship, it can be detrimental to your growth. Therefore, learning to gracefully bow out of certain relationships will put you on the right path to recovery. Sometimes we try to hold to something that really could be hurting us because of the way it makes us FEEL. You know what though?! Feelings are only temporary. They go and come. Letting go of something or someone gracefully will bring peace and comfort in knowing that season of life is over. Now it's time to conclude that chapter and move on to the next. It may be challenging sometime because you get used to the structure of how things were and how they made you feel. Get your life back gracefully. Don't be angry. Just recognize that it's time to move out of that and into whatever it is that God has for you. Take time to meditate and breath. Breathing helps! It is not the end of the world! You can walk right into your destiny or calling without being burdened down with unhealthy relationships. Gracefully take a bow. Pick yourself up and move right on into the next phase. You have done well.....gracefully. Be encouraged! Next!!

Your Power

I know that what I'm about to write is easier said than done, but it is imperative that I express this very fact in order to reach my pinnacle of freedom and in hopes of helping someone else begin to reach theirs. You should never give your power over to someone else. This act can cause you to internalize feelings and emotions that become the framework of how you view yourself. When someone's opinion of you means so much that it can persuade your personality, you have lost possession of your power to them. Take it back. When you feel worse about yourself after having a conversation with that person, you have lost possession of your power! Take it back! No one should make you feel bad about you! There is a thin line between being telling someone the truth about themselves versus being flat out derogatory and negative. The truth should be told in a manner that makes them WANT to change, not go somewhere and hide. I have been in position where some people thought they were helping me but were very negative and insensitive. The internalizing of negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions result in lowered self esteem and can lead to many tears and years of failed relationships, baggage, and self-hatred. Don't lose your power! And if you have lost it, take it back. You owe that to yourself and to your future.

How God sees You

Sometimes we give too much credence to the thoughts, feelings, and opinions of others about ourselves. Never do that. Gods thoughts are the only ones that matter. Began to look at yourself through the eyes of God. It takes so much energy to live your life through the judgement of another human. It's so ironic that we do that because all humans have flaws. So for me to base my life upon what someone else thinks of me means that I have subjected myself to their expectancy level, be it too high or too low. Instead, focus on looking at yourself through the eyes of God. Men are mere humans, not gods. Only God knows everything about you and your destiny. The Bible tells us to acknowledge GOD, (not man), in all of our ways and he will direct our paths. This is not to downplay sound advice or wisdom by any means. However, we must learn to cipher through what is good advice for you and what is not. What works for one individual may not work for you. One persons daily routine may not be the same routine that works for you. I am learning to look at myself through God's eyes because man's expectations can sometimes be impossible or even unattainable. I have also learned that I am my own worst critic. I'm harder on myself than others are on me. That takes a lot of energy as well. I am not God. Neither do I aspire to be. I want to be an instrument used by God and that is all. I may not be where I want to be in life at this moment, and I may not be where other people think I should be. But I believe I am right where God needs me to be at this point in my life and that is all that matters. This is what I resolve on this morning.

Woman of Worth! W.O.W!

I am a Woman of Worth.  I am not disposable or replaceable. I am a Woman of Worth. Not some piece of trash that can be thrown away or recycled. I am a Woman of Worth. Not some particle of debris to be pushed aside by the swift brushing of hands. I am a Woman of Worth. Made artistically in the hands of God who carefully crafted me into being. I am a Woman of Worth. Not to just exist but to set my distinctive, unique mark on the world. I am a Woman of Worth. Created purposely to set my imprint on earth. I am a Woman of Worth. To be appreciated and adorned with grace. I am a Woman of Worth. As a matter of fact, the world is better because of me. I am a Woman of Worth! I am sassy and full of class. I am intelligent and diligent. I am loyal and am clothed with humility. I am a Woman of Worth! In all my natural beauty...stilettos included! I am a Woman of Worth!

The Art of Washing Your Hands!

Washing your hand keeps germs and bacteria away. It saves you from sicknesses and diseases that could be life threatening or even fatal. Washing your hands stops the spread of germs and bacteria which stops the spread of illnesses and diseases.

I have recently learned the art of Washing my hands. I was getting sick. This sickness was beginning too take root and spread! But I learned to wash my wash my hands. And then guess what?! The sickness went away and stopped spreading. But I had to learn real fast because germs spread fast! And I didn't want any diseases to take over my body. So.....I learned to wash my hands. I think I did it just in time too!