Friday, January 20, 2012

STOP...Waiting to Exhale

Take a deep breath.  Breathe through it.  This is a common reaction to the things that are stressful.  The things that are exciting.  The things that make us nervous.  The site of a gorgeous Black man!  This reaction is a response to the negatives as well as the positives.  Considering that we are constantly "inhaling", at some point in our lives, we need to take the time to do the opposite.  This will give us balance.  Letting go of the air that has over loaded our lungs and our lives will give us a sense of closure.  Loose ends can prevent us from getting to this point.  As we complete the goals that we have set in life, we have to either mend or walk away from the things that are lagging on.  Setting limits, staying within boundaries, and knowing when to say when is a sure fire way of getting to the point where we can relieve our lungs.  Waiting to exhale is something that we will continue to do if we keep "WAITING".  We must pursue what it is we desire.  Breathe deeply in our pursuit, but take a load off of our lungs along the way.  Exhale those things that you have waited for too long.  Know when a dream will continue to be a fantasy.   What God has for you is for you, and your lungs will not be overloaded in the process of obtaining it.  I am...EXHALING!   Living, loving, and loving some more.    carry on

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A Personal Visual

In the midst of their frustrations, I have heard MANY people say, "I didn't ask to be born, or I didn't ask for this life."  My response to that is usually, would you really have it any other way?  When we take a look at our own reality, it's easy to notice the things that we are not happy with.  But, when we REALLY look at our own reality, we need to look at the things that are not afforded to so many people.  Our life is what we make of it, in EVERY case.  But, regardless of how hard we work, if we do not put God first, ultimately, we will not have what He desires us to have.  God will give us the desires of our hearts.  As we grow spiritually, the desires of our hearts will change.  Growth means appreciation.  We need to show our appreciation by giving thanks for the many things that we take for granted.  

For starters, someone was aborted and never had the opportunity to experience life.  That shows love.  Someone did not wake up today.  That shows favor.  Someone does not FEEL loved.  I love you!  That speaks volumes.  It is a lot easier to gripe and complain about the things we do not have, or the things we want, than it is to take time to rejoice in the things we do have.  A lot of people do not take the time to "ask" God to give them another day.  Matthew 6:1 reads, "Give us this day our daily bread."  Period!  Nothing more, nothing less.  Our daily bread consists of food for life and food for the soul.  God will supply every one or our needs, and he is kind enough to give us some of our wants.  Why do we think that He will just give us everything, but we give Him nothing?"  We may pray for our health and strength, we may pray for prosperity.  But, do we really understand the true meaning of prosperity?  

Prosperity can be viewed many different ways.  Most believe that it is associated with finances.  Money, material things, a good job.  This is not the priceless form of prosperity that I pray for.  God rains on the just as well as the unjust (Matthew 5:45).  He will Bless us, just because.  Just because He loves us.  God is not a dead beat dad, and He will continue to take care of His children.  Even when we do not acknowledge Him or say Thank You.  We should love Him, because we love Him.  We should expect nothing in return, other than what He has promised before the world began.  Loving unconditionally is something that most people are not capable of doing.  They think they are, but they are not.  When you need a reason to love someone, your love is not unconditional.  When you view yourself as something other than positive, you do not love yourself.  Loving yourself first, will make you a better lover of others.

How can you love me, if you do not love yourself?  Loving ones self does not mean that you are arrogant, conceited, or feel that you are better than everyone else.  It means that you love what God created you to be, and you love the thought He put into creating you.  Accepting yourself for who you are does not mean that you are settling.  It simply means that, you are happy with you, and unless God reveals things about you that needs to be adjusted or changed, you will continue to love YOU.   Once we are able to accept ourselves as we are, and appreciate the lives that we have been given, maybe, just maybe, God will Bless you with the ability to see yourself as you "see" yourself.  Being confused does not mean that you have no clarity!  Clearly know that God is in control.  That is all.   Any Questions?  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on 

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Anthony Clint, Jr. Scott High School Class of 2005


This is for ALL Bulldogs, honorary Bulldogs, and all others.  One of our fellow men is really doing his thing. Class of 2005, he is producing in Atlanta.  This is his new CD.  It is really good!   Get it and show some support.  Anthony Clint Jr. is doing his thing.


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carry on

Monday, January 16, 2012

Sad



It is so obvious that we are in a state of emergency.  Being someone that has no limits is a dangerous life to live.  But, when you are a Black man, it hits a lot closer to home.  We should make every effort to show compassion for each other, especially because this type of thing is becoming more and more common among our young Black men.  Lead by example, as long as this is not the example that you set.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Angry Black Woman...NOT!!!

I REALLY despise this, being called an Angry Black woman! When will people realize that being strong, confident, out spoken, and independent does not mean that you are angry? Probably, NEVER!!! It is not, has never been, and will never be in the nature of a black women to be walked all over. Until I have a man(husband), I have no choice but to stand up for myself. That does not mean that I am angry. It simply means that I agree to disagree, and will NOT argue with you. Why is that so intimidating to Black Men, well most men?   carry on

Friday, January 13, 2012

Please, Please, Please!


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carry on

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Catch My Dust!

Hello Loves!  I have been MIA for a few days.  I have been busier than a queen bee working her hive.  God is doing great things in my life, and in the lives of my loves.  My positive attitude has put me in a state of mind where I KNOW I can do anything.  God is my strengthener, He is my empowerer, He is my everything.  Believing this is what most people do.  KNOWING this is what comes with Spiritual growth!  I am a KNOWER!!!  I am determined to stay stronger, pray longer, and love harder this year.  I will not have a repeat of last year, EVER!  I am untouchable. I can not and will not be moved. I am invincible.  My mortality is my natural existence.  But, my immortality, through God,  is what will carry me through any and everything.  Because of God, I got this!  I smile in the face of turmoil.  I rejoice in the midst  of madness.  I dance in the rain.  I Praise Him in advance!  Under no circumstances, and I mean NONE, will I sway in my faith.  God has proven His greatness to me, and I am greater because of it.  Get thee behind me satan, my dust is the only thing you will ever catch.  And, you can't touch that, or...ME!  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on 

Monday, January 9, 2012

Watch It, Absorb It, Live It!

 

I know that I am gonna get a lot of slack for agreeing with this one.  But, despite the fact that I am independent, and I am single, I know how to treat a man and totally agree with this clip.  On the other hand, to my brothers, you need to also step up so that the single women who are confused about what it means to be independent, can be comfortable walking in her role in a relationship.  Show us that you know how to be the man, and we will be confident in showing you that we know how to be the woman.  I totally NEED a man.  I need a man for the things that a woman, my family, I myself, or my friends can not give me.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Continue to Give..LOVE

Magnificent Monday Morning.  The second week of the year has begun.  Those of you that was looking for a new beginning, an opportunity to begin anew, how is that going for you?  I must say, God has made it a point to reveal some things to me that I have been totally confused about for quite some time.  I am one that prays, vigorously.  But, I am also one that desires to learn, constantly.  I have made some adjustments in the way I pray.  I have always made it a point to pray a specific prayer, I am now making it a point to be even more specific in my specifications.  We have not, because we ask not.  I believe that wholeheartedly.  But, it is imperative that when we ask, we ask the right way.  We need to be faithfully driven to receive and accept what God has for us.  This means that we understand that God knows the desires of our hearts, and that He will give us the desires of our hearts, but it also means that we understand that God knows what is best for us.  Learn to pray that God's will be done in your life.  Your entire life.  Not just the parts of your life that you are focused on changing, or repairing.  But, the parts of your life that God requires you to adjust.  Sometimes, those areas are not so obvious.  Oftentimes, what some see on the outside, is not equivalent to what's on the inside.  The strong have a tendency to walk their walk with pride, shoulders back, and our heads held high.  When what we actually feel on the inside, can be tormenting us all day everyday.  The physical very rarely mimics the mental or the spiritual.  PEACE can be throughout.  It begins on the inside, and should radiate to the surface.  When people look at me, they see the PEACE that can only be obtained, and maintained, through a very close, consistent, Spiritual relationship with God.  God gives me something that I, nor any other person, can give me.  I cherish that, and I embrace each and every opportunity I am given to show my appreciation.  My growth will be great, my greatness will be greater.  My God will be my God, until He says otherwise.  Which we all know, will NEVER happen. I am on a mission to get what God has for me.  The love of my life will know HIS place when he finds me.  When a man finds a wife, HE finds a good thing.  I will continue to love, continue to pray, and continue to make myself available for the man that God has for ME, to find ME.  His Word will not return void!  His love can fill all voids.  I feel totally validated in my love for God, my love for family, my love for friends, my love for foes, and my love for you.  My desire to give love is greater than it has ever been.  Even when rejected, I will continue to give...LOVE.   Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Strange and Peculiar II

I'll be the first to admit, I am different.  I am strange and peculiar.  I will also admit that once I allow a man to get close to me, and really see how different I am, they tend to be very uncomfortable.  I am one whose life is usually a chaotic mess, and I am under constant attack.  Some would think that I am a bad person or I am reaping for something that I have done.  That is not the case.  The peace that everyone sees on the outside, is because of the peace that God has given me on the inside.  I thrive on the opportunity to grow Spiritually, the gift that God has given me makes me a very hard target for the enemy and his imps.  My gift of discernment has not and will not fail me, as long as I stay faithful unto God.  Because of this, my attacks are great and continuous.  Unless you are a God fearing man, truly a God fearing man.  You will not be able to comprehend or deal with this difference that is in me.  I live, breathe, and think Jesus, all day everyday.  I am very rarely caught off guard when it comes to any games or tricks played by men, or people in general.  Most people think that I am just smart and wise beyond my years.  It is so much more than that.  I am a child of God.  I have been given a gift that I use at God's convenience.  I have no control over what I do or do not discern.  But, the closer I get to God, the stronger my gift becomes.  

It's sad to say, things can be very confusing when I become emotionally attached to someone.  This is common for me, because I love everyone.  Regardless of what anyone has ever done, or tried to do to me, I still love them.  I will not retaliate or seek vengeance.  This has a tendency to make me seem gullible or weak.  I am far from that, I am strong in the Lord and have no desire to be anything other than the positive person that I am.  I am Blessed and Highly favored.  It is obvious in my attitude, my persona, my children, my family, and my friends.  But, I too, need someone to love every part of me.  Even the strange and peculiar parts.  I love the man that loves those parts of me most.  As of right now, God is the only one that has been able to fully embrace my differences.  What God has for me is for me, and I know that the man God has for me will be totally prepared to deal with me.  Yes, it takes time for someone to get to that point.  But, at least he is making an effort.  As he grows in God, his clarity will also grow.  I will not have to explain anything about myself to him, God will reveal it to him in His own time.  My man will walk my Spiritual walk with me, and accept me for "who" I am...no questions asked.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

For the Love of Man

As women, we have a tendency to go above and beyond for the love of a man.  Sometimes, it's for a man that does not appreciate us, and does not show that same love in return.  We cook for him, we clean for him, we say the supportive words needed to give him strength.  But, at what point do we realize that, the love we give may never be returned to us  on the same level.  Man was created in God's image.  Period!  Woman was created as a gift to man.  It's no wonder why we love harder, we love longer, and it takes a lot more for us to move forward after a love is lost.  Our love was created purposefully to be pure and unconditional.   We have to learn how to love and leave.  We have to learn how to love from afar.  It's ok to love, and to love everyone.  But, it is not ok to feel hurt when we are giving our love.  The giving of love is supposed to be a fulfilling thing.  Learn to understand that a woman's  love is different.  Learn to understand that the fulfillment we get in loving others may not be something that most men are capable of obtaining.  It's not that men are not loving, they just love differently than we do.  We love because we were created to love.  God never said that we would receive the same love in return.  We should require that we receive good, unconditional love in return.  But, we need to remember, conditions are different for a man.  Being sympathetic to men and the way they love, is a start.  But, being sympathetic to ourselves and the way we love is how it should be finished.  It is our choice who to love and how to love, so we think.  If you ask me, I think we were just born to love everyone, without thought.  I said all of that to say this, we have to do nothing for the love of God!  The fact that God loves me better than I can love myself, and better than I can love anyone else, is reason enough for me to continue to love the way I love.  I will not change my personal style of loving, unless I change to love harder, to love better.  I can deal with a man not loving me in return, the way I love him.  But, I can not deal with God not loving me in return, the way God loves me.  No one loves me better than God.  I love knowing that.  It makes sharing my love that much easier.  Living, loving, and loving some more  carry on

He's Good

God is good!  That is all.  Good night!   carry on

Friday, January 6, 2012

We Danced in the Rain!


There seems to have been constant attacks on a level that most of us have never seen before.  Before we could completely claim victory over one issue, another one presented itself with a vengeance.  There was no breaks in the clouds, no breaks in the sorrow, no sun, and no rainbows.  But, yet we maintained our faithfulness.  The last year was one constant storm, which consisted of countless down pours.  We had no understanding as to why things were coming at us at such a magnitude.  At one time or another, we even doubted ourselves.  But, we found the energy to dance in the rain.  The rain drops on our faces hid the tears we were shedding.  We became Spiritually empowered before, during, and after our monstrous tsunami!  We never doubted our faith in our God.  When we felt weak, our trust in Him gave us strength.  When we felt burdened down, His unconditional love for us carried the load.  I am here to serve notice, the storm is over.  Really, it is.  Praise God for your deliverance and for His Mercy and Grace.  He brought us to it, to bring us through it.  The storm is over...now.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Thursday, January 5, 2012

You are..."You"

I find it interesting that so many people are claiming that they are going to make a change for the New Year. For the most part, I believe change is good. But, some people are making changes in areas that even I know they can not follow through on. Change should consist of bettering yourself, but also something that YOU can actually maintain. Changing you does not necessarily mean changing "you". Continue to be who you are, no one can do that better than you can. Changing you can cause you to become someone else. You might not like being that "other" person. Your changes should require self acceptance. If you can not accept yourself now, how will you accept yourself later? First, you need to accept yourself as you are. Then you can make "adjustments". Your personality is your personality. Personalities are almost impossible to change. Perception, actions, reactions, or lack there of, are things that can be changed. Stay true to you, keep yourself. Don't lose yourself in the process of change. I am me, I accept me, I love me, I adore me. Try telling yourself this, EVERYDAY. Invoke your own positivity, and self adjustments will come naturally. Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

ROI...Return on Investment

Good day my Loves! Once again, God has given us another opportunity to enjoy another beautiful day. The year started off rough for some, but the power of prayer will soften your road. I have come to the realization that I will need to make an even greater effort to obtain the greatest ROI possible. I invest my time, my love, my prayers, and my positive attitude whenever the opportunity presents itself. Now, my focus has changed. I intend to CREATE opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to me. People can be hesitant to reach out, so I have to find the time to branch out. I will connect with the people that need me the most. There is enough of me to go around. I have enough love for everyone. It's time to share myself with the needy, and time to stop the greedy from hoarding my time, love, and attention. THE Beautiful One is coming your way. In person, in prayer, or virtually. I will connect with more, I will touch more lives, and I WILL make a difference! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Sunday, January 1, 2012

God is...Unchanging

Sometimes, God will allow a physical separation, so that we can mentally separate from those things or people that He wants us to turn over to Him. From the perspective of an over achiever, it's really easy to say, "I worked too hard, I prayed too long, I loved unconditionally, and I have cried too much to let the enemy take control of my life or my children". But, what we need to say is, "I have remained faithful and God sees my faithfulness. I am too Spiritually powerful to even let the enemy think that he has won". The New Year has brought many disappointments for so many people all ready. What better time for the enemy to attack, than at the moment when we are happiest, and looking forward to a new beginning. Know him when you see him coming. Keep the faith. Keep the joy you felt when the year turned. God is the same God that we worshipped in 2011. The year has changed, but God is unchanging. It's time to cling to him tighter than ever before. Choose your battles. All others; pray, leave, believe, and receive. God's got it. The war is not ours! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on