For every action there's a reaction...

Good morning lovees!! Another amazing day upon us!! If you woke up today, be thankful. Every day above ground is a good one!

Question...at what point does one have to take responsibility for their actions?? I believe this is something instilled in us as young children...or it should be. You, and only you are responsible for your own actions. We all make decisions in our lives. Each and every decision in your life puts you on a path that will affect the rest of your life. We are free to make our own decisions, we're just not free from the consequences of those decisions. If you lie, cheat, steal...those have negative consequences. If you abuse, anything or anyone, there are negative consequences. If you neglect any area of your life, there are negative consequences. For every action, there is a reaction.

Today, make sure that you are making the best decisions for your life. You only get one!! And as I've said a million times, it can all be gone in the blink of an eye!

Have a blessed day friends!! Go out today and be a blessing!!

Love and hugs...

No judgments...

Good morning lovees!! Another blessed day ahead of us! Below is a post that pooled up as a memory from fb. Thought it was worth the share...

Big hair, big mouth, BIG personality, big assets, must be a big b****, right? Not necessarily! All too often, we judge someone solely on their exterior. Perhaps it is because we are intimidated by them because we don't look like they do. Perhaps, we think of them as unfriendly because we have this preconceived notion that anyone who dresses nicely and is well put together must be a snob. Perhaps, we feel inferior because we have this idea that their clothing/jewelry/etc is expensive and thus they must be of a certain status and we feel they would never want to associate with someone like us. Or, we could go the other way with this and say that we might look down on someone because we don't feel they would have anything in common with us, so we just overlook them.  Either way, we have so many, many ideas about people before they ever open their mouths to us and it's just wrong! If we would just stop looking at the exterior, and try to get a glimpse at their interior, i.e., their souls, we might see the one thing we missed...a BIG heart!!! The Bible says to "judge not...", that isn't just referrring to someone's actions. When we judge someone without truly getting to know them, we pass up an oppty at a potentially great friendship/relationship!

Instead of judging, let's start getting to know people, we might just be surprised by how much we have in common! And who knows we may make a few new friends!!!

Have a blessed weekend friends!!!

Love and hugs...

Self confidence...

Good morning lovees!!! Another beautiful day above ground! Thank you Jesus!!

Today, I want to talk about self love and self confidence. I, as you know, have been working on me. I'm nowhere near where I need to be, but have come a long way!! There was a time in my life, not so long ago, I let some things wear on my self esteem. I let life get to me. Since making some major life changes, I've worked hard on me. And you know what, I'm DANG proud!! Not only am I proud of my progress, I'm proud of every inch of my body. Proud of every bruise. Proud of every stretch mark. Proud of every freckle. Proud of every mark. Proud of every scar. I am proud of all of it! And, I'm embracing it all! I won't let anyone or anything tear me down again. I don't ever want to sound conceited, and always want to stay humble.

You my beautiful friends have this same power inside of you! You have the power in you to not only make any changes you feel necessary, but to be confident in who you are! To be confident in the body you have. Stand naked in front of the mirror one day and just take a look. Maybe you have a surgery scar...look at it, touch it, feel it. Then, thank God you made it through whatever surgery it was that you had. Maybe you have stretch marks from having babies...thank God for those precious babies and be proud that your body carried those babies. Maybe you have some extra weight you want to get rid of...thank God that you had food  to eat and didn't go hungry. You see, if you change your perspective, you can learn to love you...all of you!! Work on whatever you need to work on, but remember this...YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!

I know this was a long one, this was just on my heart today. Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Love em anyway...

Good morning lovees!!

Such a great day...it's Monday! The start of a new week...the opportunity for a fresh start! Leave the "stuff" from last week behind and look ahead to what this new week might bring.

I was listening to music yday...my favorite therapy! An old Martina Mcbride song came on. A line in the song spoke to me...
You can love someone with all your heart, for all the right reasons
And in a moment they can choose to walk away ... love em anyway.

I myself am a lover by nature. I can tell a perfect stranger I love them. And I mean it. I truly do love people. I love people just as a friend. I love people as super close best friends forever. I love people as relatives. I love people as a lover. I love people, period. Sometimes, it's hard to love people. Love them anyway. Sometimes, people don't deserve the love you give. Love them anyway. Sometimes, you risk them walking away. Love them anyway. Sometimes we lose those we love, love them anyway. Love is the greatest gift we can give someone. And guess what, it's free!

I know, I speak on love all the time. But that's because I believe wholeheartedly that it is the one thing in life that can truly impact another individual more so than anything else!! My love may be misconstrued, misunderstood, or misread. But I will ALWAYS choose love.

Choose love today friends. This being the holiday season, we should show love even more!! We don't know how many people we will run into today and everyday who could use a little love...

Have a blessed day friends!!

LOVE and hugs...

It's temporary...

Good afternoon friends!

Thankful for another day! Even tho today, I feel as if I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, I'm still thankful.

In a conversation with a friend today, I was reminded that so much of what we go thru is temporary. It may not seem like it as we go thru it, but it is temporary and will pass. I so needed that reminder today. So, I will pass it on to you. No matter the situation, it's all temporary. Financial issues, temporary. Marital/relational issues, temporary. Familial issues, temporary. Spiritual issues, temporary. Physical issues, temporary.(mostly) There are a whole bunch of issues that we get so focused on, and they are just... temporary.

So, take a deep breath. You know what, go ahead and take another one. Now, let it go. Let it all go. If it feels better to cry, then go ahead, cry. If it feels better to scream, then go ahead, scream. Do what feels best in the moment. But once you're done...LET...IT...GO. Let go of the stress that is holding you back from being the you that you're designed to be. Let go of the stinking thinking that's causing all your stress. Now do something positive to make things better. Turn on some music. Sing or humm a song. Go to the gym. Take a hot bath. Do whatever makes you happy. We should all do this daily to relieve the everyday stress.

Hope you've had a blessed day so far friends! If you're team played today, I hope they won, or at least played their hearts out! Whatever you've done, whatever you do the rest of today, I hope it's done, or been done in love.

Love and hugs...

Be YOU...

Good morning lovees!!

Another day is upon us. How will you spend it? We all get the same 24 hrs, it's what we do with them that makes the difference.

Yesterday, I was asked this question...when you meet someone new,  what's the one thing you want them to see in you? After thinking for a minute, I said this answer...I want them to see me for my heart, but sometimes fear that may be too much for some. She agreed, that it could be. But as the discussion went on, we both agreed I cannot be less than who I am. I am on a journey right now. A journey of self rediscovery. I am learning new things about who I am. I am also creating new habits to better who I am.  One thing I am certain of is this...I will never be less than, so that someone else can handle WHO I am. I will always be true to myself. And as I walk thru this journey of life, the right individuals will love and appreciate me for all that I am, and understand the true intentions of my heart.

So I say this to you today...don't you EVER water yourself down to appease others who might come in contact with you. You are "you"nique!! You were fearfully and wonderfully made. There is only one YOU!! And if nobody has told you lately, YOU ARE AMAZING!! Stop the stinking thinking. Stop beating yourself up. Stop the negative self talk. Go out into the world, each and every day and be the blessing God created you to be! Be the YOU that you were designed to be. Just be YOU!!!

Have a blessed today my friends!!!

Love and hugs...

Revolver...

Good afternoon lovees!! What a gorgeous day we're having here in Ohio. This post is copied from my memories on fb. It felt worthy of a reshare to me, so here it is...

Watching the Bethenny show, she had James Blunt on as a guest. He performed his new song, Bonfire Heart. Well, the first two lines of the song say this..."your mouth is a revolver, shooting bullets in the sky".  It got me thinking...

Our mouths really are like revolvers! I wonder just how many of us realize this? Do we realize just how dangerous that little demon can be? How much damage we can cause with it? It truly does shoot off bullets, not usually to the sky, but more often at those we know and love. Tho it be a tiny little muscle, it is quite strong and hard to tame! Thus the reason we need to be careful of the ammunition we keep on hand....be careful not to keep bitterness, anger, hatred, hostility, malace, jealousy, etc. on hand.  Instead, keep love, patience, kindness, hope, faith, charity, did I mention love?

Be careful with your "gun" and how you use it! Use it for good as often as possible!! Lift someone up, empower them with your words. Show them loving kindness with the words that you express. Exude patience even when you have none left. At all times, love, love, love!!

Have a blessed day friends!!!

Love and hugs...

Perception...

Good morning lovees!!

Another day ahead. How many ways were you blessed today? If you woke up, that's at least 1 you can count!

Perception...the dictionary describes it as apprehending by means of the senses or the mind. It's been said that perception often times is reality. I beg to differ...

When I say to someone thank you for last night, I had a great time. That is literally what I mean. No more, no less. But one might perceive that I mean...I had a great time, let's do it again or let's make a habit of it. When I say to someone...I love you...I mean it just like that. I don't mean that I'm in love with you, or that I'd like to be. I mean I love you for who you are, period.

All too often we misconstrue things that just aren't there. If we're not careful, we can perceive ourselves right away from people! We can push away great friendships by misreading the words someone said. Let's stop "perceiving"! Take folks at face value. Be in the moment. Enjoy the now.

Have a blessed day my friends!!

Love a hugs...

Choices...

Good afternoon lovees!

What a beautiful day it is!! Thankful for another day. Thankful for this life I've been given. I know I've been given the life I have because I'm strong enough to handle it. I know each day I am given choices. And I know each day I have to make the choice that is right for me, for MY life....

Choice...defined in the dictionary as having the right, power, or opportunity to choose. Every day we are faced with decisions. Some of them extraordinarily difficult and some quite easy to make. But every time we are faced with a decision, the one and only thing we need to think about is whether it is the right decision for us as individuals. For our life and life goals. Of course if you have a family and this decision could affect them, then you have to consider that as well. What you don't have to consider? Other people's OPINIONS of your choice!! What other people think should have no bearing on the decision you are faced with making. You get this ONE life!! Please, please, please don't spend it considering what others may "think" of you! Do what is right for you and what aligns with your beliefs, morals, and life goals. Then, go boldly, confidently after what it is you want!! You won't have it if you don't go for it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no.

GO FOR IT FRIEND!! Go after what you want! Chase those dreams!! What have you got to lose??

Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Compassion...

Good morning lovees!!!

Another beautiful day is upon us! Thank you God for waking me up today! Thank you for another day to be a blessing.

Compassion. Compassion is something we seem to be lacking today. Compassion is defined in the dictionary as this...a feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. Wow!!!

First, we have to feel what the other person is feeling. We have to understand where they're coming from. Maybe it's a recent breakup, maybe it's a weight loss journey that's stalled, maybe it's a stressful job, maybe it's financial burdens, maybe it's familial relationships, maybe it's a stressful job...the list goes on. We've all faced one or more of these situations. Why then can we not be compassionate and kind with another human being as they go thru these things?? People all over the world are hurting! Deeply! We need to pause and think about how we felt as we faced some of those same circumstances.

Secondly, the latter part of that definition says to have a deep desire to alleviate the suffering. Maybe you can't financially help someone who is suffering in that regard. But you can help them find a solution. Maybe you can't understand the sting of a breakup because you've been married for so long you've forgotten. That's ok. You can offer to be the shoulder they cry on. Maybe you've never struggled with your weight and don't understand the temptation to overeat when you're stressed. You can still be of help to that friend. By listening to their struggle and then maybe offering to help them find some ways to alleviate stress and offer to help them find some healthy recipes. Offer to go to a class with them. Bottom line, we have to feel. Or try to feel what the other person is feeling. When we can do that, have that type of compassion with/for someone, we can truly start to affect one another. We can truly be a blessing to them!! We cannot be a blessing if we are robots with no feelings. I'd rather be overflowing with love and compassion than be a cold robotic figure, numb to all that surrounds me.

Have some compassion for folks today. You never know what struggle they may be facing. Be a blessing to someone today. Be a light in this world. Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Flies...

Good morning lovees!!

It's gonna be a beautiful day!! No matter what decision was made last night, we still are America..ONE nation under God. Let's act like it.

As y'all know, I'm a positive person. I love being positive. I love spreading positivity. I love encouraging others. I love sending happy text messages for no reason. I love to leave happies for the wait staff who have helped make my dining experience even better! I love saying HI and have a great day to perfect strangers! Positivity! LOVE it! But in the past 4-6 Mos, I have allowed some negative forces to creep in and damper my positivity. I am so thankful for the love and support I've received to encourage me to keep on keeping on. I am thankful to be flipping the page of my "book" and begin a new chapter. Starting to feel normal again. I am moving forward and will do my very best to not let the "flies" get up my nose again! (great book) When you find yourself with flies surrounding you, buy a fly swatter and start swatting! Don't let the flies get to you! Don't let negativity drag you down. Keep...moving...forward!

Have a blessed and beautiful day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Be the change...

Good morning lovees!!

Today is a major day for our country. You have a God given right and responsibility to get out and help affect the changes you want to see in our great nation! Whatever side you're on, don't pass up your right to vote. Voting is powerful! I pray today for our country. I pray today for those protecting our country. I pray for those running for an office. I pray today for each one of us casting our votes. I know who is in control and He knows what the outcome will be.

Did you know, that not only do you have the power to affect change in our nation, but in your own life as well? Maybe today you feel powerless. Maybe today you feel lost or broken. Maybe today you feel weak. My friend, I give you all of the strength I have to help you get thru this day. I give you all of the love I have to show you you're not alone. I give you all of the peace I have to comfort you thru the darkness you may be feeling. I garner my strength, peace, and love from Him, and I want to share it with you. Use it to help you today. YOU CAN DO THIS!! YOU CAN MAKE IT!!

Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Who am I?

Good morning lovees!!

What a blessing it is to wake up each day! Thank you God for another day! Thank you God for all of my blessings big and small! Thank you God for loving me in spite of all my flaws. For who am I? That question resonates with me today...

Who am I? I am not defined by my past. Not the mistakes or the successes. I am not defined by the clothes I wear. Or how many are in my closet. I am not defined by the shoes I wear. Whether they be high heels or cowgirl boots. I am not defined by the bag I carry, designer label or otherwise. I am not defined by the jewelry I wear, be it exquisite or costume. I am not defined by my nails or hair. Or my body shape or weight. So what am I defined by?? MY HEART!!! When you look at me, the only thing I want you to see is my heart. My love for others. My compassion for others. My empathy for others. These are the things I want to be defined by. My exterior is but a shell that will one day fade. But my heart, my heart will beat strong. Even after I'm gone...in my children and grandchildren.

Think today about what defines you. If what defines you currently, isn't what you want others to see, then perhaps you have some work to do.

Have a blessed day my friends!!!

Love and hugs...

Friendship

Good afternoon lovees!

What a gorgeous day!! I so enjoy fall! But I've mentioned that before. 😊

Today, I want to talk about friendship. The Bible says that we are to show ourselves friendly. It also says that a friend loveth at all times. There is nothing better than the comfort of a good friend. A good friend can be your soft place to land in the midst of trials. A good friend can be an encouragement on days that seem too long. A good friend can be the laughter you need at the end of a long day. A good friend can be the pillar of strength you need when yours is almost gone. A good friend can be the mirror you need when you're not sure of who you are. (OR when you dont know what to wear...lol!!) A good friend is a prized possession to be cherished at all times.

Sometimes in life,  we connect with people who become such amazing friends that it's like we've known them forever. But other times, there are people who show themselves friendly, but it's a facade. Be careful!! Not everyone who shows themselves friendly are meant to be your forever friend. And not everyone that you tell your secrets to is trustworthy.

Today, show yourself friendly to others! Be that friend so many are looking for. But above all, be kind, be loving, be a blessing!!

Have a blessed day y'all!!

Love and hugs...

Flawed...

Good morning lovees!!!

It's such a gorgeous day today!!! So glad to put yday to bed and be given a fresh new day!

Today, I want to talk about flaws..can I do that? Too bad...lol!! You see, I was having this conversation with someone the other day about being flawed. This person misunderstood and thought I must be downing myaelf. That couldn't be further from the truth. What I meant was this...I have flaws. Silly flaws, big flaws, crazy flaws. We all have them. Here's a few examples...I purr in my sleep, don't laugh, it's a thing! Lol!  For some folks, that's....well...annoying!! I'm guilty of talking too much sometimes. I can also be quite insecure at times. As you can see, I listed a few different kinds of flaws. None of which are horrible, but they're mine and I own them. Now, what's my point in all of this? We all have flaws. Period. We need to learn to accept one another's flaws, and love each other in spite of them. Love, love, love!! We cannot show unconditional love to someone if all we see are their flaws!!

Go out today and spread love. Look past the exterior, look past all of the flaws you might see, and just show some love!! Then, tell them!! Show them!! Love is a verb, not a noun! Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Life is but a vapor...

Good morning lovees...

Life is but a vapor....how quickly time passes these days, where does the time go? How well do we use the time we have here on this earth? Think about yday...how did you use it? I don't mean what did you physically do with the time you were given, but more how did you use that time in relation to others? Did you spend time with family? Friends? Did you go out of your way to help someone in need? Did you have the oppty to be a blessing to a stranger? If so, did you take it? Did oppty present itself to open up communication and mend a past relationship? Opportunities come and go daily for us to be a blessing. Life is too short to sit by the wayside and watch those opportunities pass us by!  Go out and be a blessing to someone today!

Love and hugs...

Let it rain...

Good afternoon my loves!!

Gosh it's beautiful out is it not? Ok, ok...so yes, I'd love, love, LOVE to be snuggled up under a blanket at home listening to the sound of the rain hit the roof. But I can't. So, I'm not going to toss a day aside simply because it's raining. I'm not going to let it change my attitude!! I will not let the weather dictate my thots.

Ever see a big, bright beautiful rainbow in the sky? How'd it get there? From the rain! When the flowers grow (that we didn't plant and nurture) where do they get their water from? Rain. You see, there's a whole lot of beauty that comes just after the rain.

Let it rain. Let it pour even! For shortly thereafter, beauty will exude and we'll bask in the rainbows again!! Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs....

The Warrior....

Good morning lovees!!!

It's a beautiful day! Fall is my favorite season! The time when the Great Artist paints a picture so beautiful you can't help but be mesmerized!

Fall, much like spring, is a time for change. While in spring everything is budding anew, fall brings it's own kind of change and beauty. Leaves that were once green and somewhat ugly turn beautiful shades of gold and red and orange. There's a crispness in the air that just smells....well, like fall.

This year, I'm welcoming the changes of fall far more than any other time in my life. Much like the leaves, I've been going thru changes. When these changes started taking place, I didn't know how I would come out of it all. But as things are starting to unwind and calm down, I can see the end of the tunnel and the beauty in it all. I've mustered up my strength and pulled myself thru! And I realize, once again, I'm a warrior. Fierce and more brave than I thot possible. I'll never expect anyone to understand my journey, as that's what it is/was, my journey. I just ask for respect.

Perhaps you're going thru a journey of your own and are at that point where you think, I can't, I just can't anymore. Don't lose faith!!! Don't drop that sword!!! You my friend can do this!! If you don't have the strength, come, sit with me, I'll share. I'll pick up my sword and fight with you! Know you're not alone. Someone cares. I care. Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Self reflection...

Good morning lovees!!!

It's a beautiful day today!! I truly hope each and every one of you has an incredibly AMAZING day!!!

Today, do a little self reflecting. Are there things about you that perhaps you need to work on, even change? Not saying to change your personality completely. Just reflect to see if there are any negatives that need worked on or eliminated. When we work on ouraelves, we may find it easier to deal with the world. Because we may realize we're all a little flawed in some way. Enjoy the day friends!

Love and hugs...

Be a blessing....

Good morning lovees!

Such a blessing to greet another day!! I know I've said it before, but believe it can't be said enough...be kind, be loving, be compassionate. There are folks all around us who are fighting battles we know nothing about, nor could we even possibly understand/comprehend. That cashier at the store who bit your head off, may have been verbally (or even physically) attacked by a significant other just before her shift. The snotty salesperson at that one store, may have just lost a loved one but had to come to work anyway. That one neighbor who is always so...mean, may be battling a deep depression you can't even understand. That girl/boy who seems to have it all, and have it all together, may be hiding some of the deepest scars and battling something incomprehensible!  So give them a smile, a hug, or better yet, lend them you ear, listen as long as they need to talk. You may be the only one willing to listen. Maybe you're the only one to have asked...are u ok?

Today, be a blessing...someone out there needs it!!!

Love and hugs...

Motivation

Good morning lovees!!

What a beautiful day!! Don't you just wake up feeling like you can do anything when the sun is shining?? I do! Let's talk about motivation...

Motivation...everyone needs it and draws it from different sources. For some it's the naysayers. These folks are fueled by the negativity and it causes them to take action. For others, its the end result. These folks are pushing hard towards a goal. And for some, they just don't like to be outdone! Lol!! Whatever your motivation style, find it, grip on tight to it, and run like the wind bullseye! Cause all you have to gain, is success! Go out there and get it done!

Love and hugs...

Compassion...

Good morning lovees!!

Time to rise and shine!!!! It's a beautiful morning! Get up and get out and enjoy the day!!

Today, have compassion for others. You don't know the journey someone else is walking. You have no idea what they may be going through or dealing with.  Show a little kindness, you'll be surprised how much that can mean to someone!!

Have a blessed day friends!

Love and hugs...

Rhino skin...

Good day lovees!!

It's another BEAUTIFUL day!! Yes, I know, it's been a while since I've posted... As y'all know, I wake up daily with a positive attitude, or try to. But I have to admit, here lately, I've been feeling a little out of sorts. You see, much like some of you, I'm going thru "stuff" myself. And tho, I'm trying to stay my normal strong and positive self, some things just really bother/hurt me! There are a lot of situations in life where things just don't work the way you had expected them to. And that's ok. But what's NOT ok, is the way some people act towards others during these times!! It's downright mean and hurtful!! But you know what, there's a lesson in all of this, for me, and for all of you too. No matter what anyone says to us, about us, or in front of us, we DO NOT have to let it affect us!! I don't have to let those negative thoughts/words sink into my skin and bother me!! So you know what? I'm going to put my "rhino skin" on and not let those flies get to me anymore!! To those who know and love me, thank you!! To those who don't, your actions speak volumes of you, not me. Moving forward!! Sorry for my little "rant". I'm just not good with negativity, but wanted y'all to know, I'm human too. Have a blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Toxicity

Good morning lovees!!!

There's a beautiful day on the horizon, I can feel it!! What do you do when you can't sleep? Clean!! Lol!! It's so therapeutic to clean and reorganize things!! Sometimes in our lives we need to clean and reorganize! Perhaps we are surrounded by toxic people. Maybe you're stuck in a bad relationship.  Is your job giving you more headaches than its worth? Maybe it's time to evaluate these areas. Do some "cleaning" of your own. I'm not saying to go thru Facebook and delete a bunch of people. Or start throwing away repairable relationships. What I am saying is its ok to remove toxicity from your life!! Toxic friends, toxic jobs, toxic intimate relationships. Toxicity is like poison! There is nothing healthy about poison! And you darn sure don't need it in your life!! I challenge you to take a look at these things and see, can you repair anything, or is it time to detox?? Have a blessed day friends!! The weekend is almost here!! Woohoo!!

Love and hugs...

Freedoms...

Good morning lovees!!!

It's such a beautiful day!! An awesome weekend to celebrate those who have given us the many freedoms we possess today!! Look around you today, and think about the many freedoms you have. We are so very, very blessed!! Then, take a look at our blessed flag...those stripes mean something!! That flag represents the many, many lives who have given their all for our beautiful country so that you and I today, can be free!! We can never say enough thank yous to those who have given so much!! The best we can do is live a life, daily thankful for the freedoms we have!! Thank God for your heartbeat when you wake up, and thank a soldier for the freedoms they sacrifice for. Have a blessed day friends!! Enjoy and be safe.

Love and hugs...

You don't walk alone...

Good morning lovees!!

It's a beautiful day!! As I sit here today thinking of all that is going on in my own life, I realize it's nothing. It's nothing compared to what someone else woke up to today. Someone, somewhere woke up to the news that they lost a loved one. Someone, somewhere is waking up to the realization of the devastating news they received about their health yday. Someone, somewhere is concerned with how they're going to feed their family due to a recent job loss.  My friends, I tell you, it can always, always be worse than what you are currently going thru!! And understand, I'm not trying to minimize anything that you are going thru!! I just want you to know that you don't walk alone!! There are so many other people going thru things. If you woke up this morning with a heartbeat, please, please know, there is hope!! The God above ain't done with you yet!! So get up, get dressed and face the day!! When you are running out of strength, lean on someone stronger, a friend, a relative or better yet, the great Almighty! If He can hold the moon in place at night, He can surely hold you up daily!! Have a blessed day friends!!! Know that you are loved today!!

Love and hugs...

Real Estate development...

Good morning friends...

I've heard before that the best piece of real estate one owns is the 6 inches between their ears...I totally believe this is true! What we build/develop on that real estate will stay. Garbage in garbage out, right? I also believe that the mind is a powerful, yet dangerous playground to play on. What do I mean by this? Well, it can be quite tempting and honestly, quite easy to settle into different types of feelings....like self pity. We all have moments of self pity, but its not healthy to linger there! How then do we develop that real estate? Reading is a start. Find a book, a self help book is always a good choice(IMO). Music therapy is helpful. Surrounding ourselves with positive influences. Strengthening one's faith is also a good choice.  So, what are you going to do to start developing, or continue developing your real estate? Don't wait, there's no better time than the present! Have a blessed night friends.

Love and hugs...

Positivity

Good morning lovees!!!

Time to rise and shine!!! It's going to be a FANTABULOUS day!! Busy weekend ahead for me, and I'm super excited to get it started!! But first things first, werk, werk, werk, werk, werk!! When I first decided to go to work full time, I was a little worried. I haven't worked full time in forever! Now, I truly am loving it!! Yes, I'm weird, I know!! Lol!! However, I try to embrace all that comes my way in a positive manner! I truly cannot be super negative all the time about things. Not about the weather, not about the silly and small things in life, not about, well most things! Positivity breeds positivity!! Try to be a positive influence in your world today! See how good it feels!! Have a positively blessed day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Atttude

Good morning lovees!!! It's going to be a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!! Yes, I'm a morning person! And, an afternoon person. And, awe heck, who am I kidding, I'm an all day person!! When I get up, I'm thankful for waking up. Throughout the day, I'm blessed by those I come in contact with and that propels my day! No matter what is going on in my life, and believe me, it's CRAZY, I want my attitude to be positive!! I want to be a blessing to any and all I come in contact with! No matter what is going on in your life, get up, get dressed, put a smile on, and have a great attitude! Don't let your circumstances drag you down! Be kind, be loving, be a blessing!! Have a blessed day friends!!!

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Smiling is not favorite...

Good afternoon lovees!!

Hope you're having a beautiful day!!! It's a good day to have a good day! Yes, I say this all the time! But I truly believe it! We have the choice to wake up and be happy! We can literally choose to have a good day!! Smiling helps! When you wake up and just start smiling it can set the tone for the whole day!  Not only that, but sharing your smile with others is another great way to have a good day! Think of how many people you can affect just by sharing your smile!! After all, yours may be the only one they see!! So go on, share that big, beautiful smile of yours!! Help someone else have a great day! Enjoy the day friends!!

Love and hugs...

Follow your heart...

Good afternoon lovees!!

It's another beautiful day! Do you ever have times in your life when you feel as if the universe is trying to tell you something? Recently this happened to me. So, I sat down and really took a look at some things. Then, made a plan to see what I could do to make my idea work. Well, color me happy, it all has worked out in my favor! I'm so, so very thankful and blessed!! So much is happening right now, but I feel so amazingly blessed and somewhat, no, completely, empowered! I'm in the driver's seat, and I have the map! Maybe you too have received signs that you're supposed to do something. I encourage you to go with it! Follow your heart, follow your dreams! You may just end up right where you're meant to be! Have a blessed day friends!!

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Rain...

Good morning lovees!! What a beautiful day! Yes, I realize it's rainy, but it's still a beautiful day! I woke up, I'm breathing, my heart is beating, it's beautiful! I was watching TV earlier and decided to turn it off to listen to the rain. As I lie here listening, the water drops  falling on the roof, then the smooth sound of the water running off the roof, it made me think...

Some days, sometimes a LOT of days, we are hit with so many, many troublesome things! Financial things, relational things, career things, life things...it just gets to be too much it seems at times. The old saying goes...it's not what happens to us, it's how we handle it. What if, as life hits us, much like the drops of rain hit the roof, we learn to let it go. Learn to let the "things" run off us like the rain pouring off the roof? What if we didn't take it all to heart? I hear you...life is hard, sometimes it hurts. I understand. What I'm saying is, we don't have to let the troubles of life drown us!! We can't have a rainbow without the rain! Whatever you are facing today, don't let it drown you. Instead, let it roll off of you. Your rainbow is coming my friend!

Have a blessed day!!

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Yesterday...

Good morning lovees!!! Time to rise and shine!!! It's a good morning! A brand new day full of brand new opportunities! A new day to bless someone. A new day to start fresh! Yesterday is done and gone, and what happened there should be left there. Maybe you had a bad day at work, leave it with yesterday. Maybe you didn't make it to the gym like you had planned, leave it with yesterday. Maybe your diet was off, leave it with yesterday! Maybe you had a dispute with someone, leave it with yesterday. Whatever happened yesterday is done and over with and can't be undone now.  So, let it go. So long as your eyes opened this morning and your heart is beating, you have a brand new day to make brand new choices!! So get up and get going!!! Start the day with confidence that today is going to be a GREAT DAY!!!!!

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I had this dream...

So I had this dream last night...let me say, normally I don't remember my dreams! When I do, they're usually weird. This one was interesting. I dreamt I was a motivational speaker!! I was at a speaking engagement somewhere, speaking mostly to women. And this is how I started...I want you all to stand up, and turn to face your neighbor. When they had done that, I asked them to say this to each other...YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! From there I began to speak, and the details get fuzzy. But, this made me think about those we come in contact with daily. How many folks walk around thinking how ugly they are? Ugly outside and/or inside. I want them to know they ARE beautiful! I want YOU to know!! YOU are a masterpiece created by the God who hung the moon! Fearfully and wonderfully made! Your heart is beautiful! Each heartbeat is such a beautiful opportunity to know how amazing you are!! Have a blessed day beautiful!!!

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Insecurities...

Good morning lovees!! It's going to be a beautiful day! Maybe not weather wise, but just in general! I'm alive and well, what more do I need to make today beautiful?

Insecurities...that's what's on my heart/mind today. Insecurities can drive a person crazy! But, they can also ruin relationships, create unnecessary drama, and many other issues. Insecurities cause you to wonder about or second guess everything a person or group of people does/says. Like...why didn't he/she respond to my text? Do they not like me? Are they mad at me? He/she had a weird tone during our conversation, wonder if they're mad? They were whispering in the other room, is it about me? They put a post on fb, does it have to do with me? The list goes on and on of things that can cause us insecurities. Here's the thing...if you wonder, ASK!!! Don't sit and stew over things and further perpetuate your insecurities! Then, once you've spoken to them, take what they said at face value and let it go!! Because the thing is, they've already moved on and let it go. So the only person you're hurting is you!

Have a blessed day friends!!

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Rise and shine...

Good morning friends!!! It's a BEAUTIFUL day!!! Sun/Son is shining!! Time to rise and sparkle!!! Go out today and share your light with the world! You cold be the only light they see. Uplift, encourage, motivate, and most of all, show love to the people you come in contact with today. People all over are hurting and need to know someone cares. Let that someone be you. Have a blessed day friends!!! Shine bright, be kind, be loving, be a blessing...

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Refresh...

Good mornings lovees!! It's another beautiful day! Spring is just around the corner! Spring is so refreshing! Everything is new and fresh. Nature is waking up from its long winter nap to reveal it's beauty to us. Sometimes we need a refresh, a wakeup. Perhaps we've been "asleep" in a relationship that's toxic to our well being. Maybe it's a dead end job that's not taking us where we want to go. Maybe it's time to refresh your health, or your diet. Whatever the case may be, it's time to wake up!! Time to stop being complacent and ignoring the obvious! Wakeup and refresh! Life is waiting! Have a blessed day friends!!!

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Beauty in all things...

Yet another gorgeous day today!!! I so LOVE snow, but I too am now ready for spring! We can't stop the rain/snow from falling, so I will just enjoy it's beauty like always! I truly love finding the beauty in all things. People especially! Beauty isn't always what's on the outside. I've said it before, we need to look past the exterior and see the heart. Then, and only then can we see the true beauty in each of us! Each of you has an incredibly beautiful heart....some of you just need to give it some TLC. Yes your heart may have been hurt, but it is still beating, is it not? That is a beautiful thing!! You are beautiful!

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Perspectives...

Good morning lovees! It's a beautiful morning!! It's a great day to examine your perspective! What do I mean? Well, it's kind of a glass half empty or half full kind of thing. For instance, do you get irritated when hearing a baby cry in public? How about you thank God it's not yours, and thank God for your hearing! Clothes too tight from last season? Thank God you had enough food to eat! House isn't what you'd really like? Thank God you have one and could your family safe and warm! Car running a little rough? Thank God you have one! You see, if you just change your perspective, you'll see the many, many blessings you have surrounding you daily!! Have a beautifully blessed day friends!

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Challenges...

Good morning lovees! It's going to be a beautiful day! Rise and shine my friends! And keep on shining! Challenges, we all face em. Believe me when I say, I too face them! Just this past week alone I've faced many! No stove, no floor, an extra person in my home, 3 extra dogs, a ton of extra stuff and no where to put it. And the list goes on. But you know what, it's not what happens to us, it's how we handle it. I could easily freak out and shut down with all that's gone on. But I choose to look at the bright side! I'm healthy. I can still eat, even tho I can't use my stove. I get to spend more time with my baby girl. Bubba is enjoying the dogs. It's all a matter of perspective! In the face of adversity, I choose to see the blessings. What ever you are facing today. I challenge you to step back and look for the blessing, the silver lining. It's there, trust me! Have a blessed day friends!!!

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Fearfully and wonderfully made...

Good morning lovees!! It's such a beautiful day today! Thank you God for another blessed day!! Today, I want you to know, that you are beautiful! You were fearfully and wonderfully made by the creator of the universe. You were NEVER created to be neglected, abused, used, controlled, or manipulated. You were created to love and be loved. You were created to do great things! You my friend were created by Him and for Him. Realize your worth today! If you are facing any of you challenged listed above, seek some help. Don't let anyone make you feel or believe that you are less than! You are so much more than!! Have a blessed day my friends!!

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Negativity

Good morning lovees!!! It's another beautiful day!! Time to rise and shine, then keep on shining!! Sometimes in life, we come in contact with negative people. People so infected with negativity and drama, that just being in the same space with them can "infect" you too. We need to immunize ourselves against negativity! How do we do that? There are several ways. First, check your positivity levels. Be sure you have a full tank! Then, analyze where the negativity comes from most. Is it just the world, or is it someone close to you? If it's the latter, perhaps it's time to incubate those people for a while. You don't have to completely cut them loose, because they could surely use a dose of your "medicine"(positivity)! But you can lessen your time around them for a while. Lastly, guard your mind. Do not let the negativity get to you and bring you down!! Once infected, it's a disease that can spread quickly! Have a POSITIVELY blessed day friends!

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Be kind to you

Good morning lovees!! It's a beautiful day! Time to rise and grind! So often, I speak about being kind to others. Well, I don't want you to forget to be kind to you! Take time daily for yourself. If your "cup" is empty, you can't pour anything into anyone else's! Do something good daily for your mind, body, and soul on a daily basis. You are worth it! And you deserve it! Don't forget, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL! Have a blessed day friends!

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How do we change the world?

Good morning lovees!! Rise and shine! It's going to be a beautiful day!! What can you do today to make a difference in the world? It doesn't have to be something big or grand. Maybe all you can do today is share you smile or hold a door open. In the world we live in today, even the smallest act of kindness can be huge to some people. Yours may be the only smile they receive all day. Maybe you were the only one to open the door or hold the door for someone. Just like in the movie Evan Almighty...they say how do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. Go change the world today. Have a blessed day friends!!

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New week...

Good morning lovees!! Happy Monday!!! It's a new day! And that brings new opportunities! Let go of all that happened last week. Carrying last week's mistakes into this week will do you no good. You cannot undo, you can only move forward. So, get up and thank God for waking you today! Thank God for all of your blessings! Go out and conquer the day! You are amazing! You are beautiful! You are worthy! Have a blessed day friends!! Love and hugs...

Be a blessing...

So every time I post on facebook, it seems someone says I should be a writer or a blogger or something along those lines. I started this blog forever ago with the intent of it being all, or mostly about fashion. But I'm thinking it may be better served as a lifestyle and positivity blog. I'm going to do my very best to post daily inspirations for y'all to enjoy! Below is my first post, copied right from my Facebook page. Enjoy loves!!

Good morning lovees!! What a beautiful day! Thank you God for waking me this am! Another great day to be a blessing! I know, I say this all the time. But I truly believe that when you set out to be a blessing to others, you will be blessed in return! No, I don't mean financially rewarded. I mean spirituality and emotionally blessed. It'll fuel your soul knowing you were a blessing to others!! Go on, give it a try! Have a beautifully blessed day/weekend friends!!! Love and hugs...