Have you ever taken that leap of faith, stepping out of your comfort zone, and risking it all on something you never tried? Has fear ever held you back from something that you wanted to do but was afraid of failing? Did being afraid of being rejected, unaccepted, and unworthy make you stay back from being blessed? We’ve all been there and most of would rather stay where we are in life. Our relationships and friendships failed and disappointed us. The scars left more than deep reminders, they changed our lives and our views of people and the world. We believed that we failed. It didn’t matter if we accumulated a lot of material stuff to prove that we accomplished our goals, many people still aren’t happy. Negativity shut us down and we began to draw and associate that kind of mess around us. When we look back, we mostly see the bad that happened to us and forget that a lot of good things happened, too! We didn’t seem to learn much from it to move forward. Well, pick yourselves up! We dwelt in the valley long enough. It’s time to forgive and forget and climb the mountain! It’s not easy to forgive and climb. We can write a book on how bad our lives have been, but I’d rather write about where we can be! We got to accentuate the positive and fight the negative spirits. How do we do it? We go before the throne boldly and ask in faith for help. We make the most of what we got! I’ve rejected my blessings long enough. I’m going to take that chance. I won’t rush blindly into it but I sure will give it my best! We’ll see where this new path will take me. I wish you all the same positive adventure! We’ll pray for each other in the process.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
Sunday was Fantastic and I Found Spring in the Fall! On The Elevator Ride That Changed My Life!
This past Sunday morning, September 23, 2012, I picked up my Godmother so that we can go to Mass together. We had lunch afterwards. I needed to talk to her for advice and the changes I made in my life. We had a great conversation and I did get some excellent advice that only wisdom and experience can offer. After lunch we went for a ride through the city and looked at the sights. It was a wonderful time. My Godmother is in her 90s and she gets around better than a lot of younger folks. My blessing is that she’s been a part of my life ever since I was a child. I had learned some accurate philosophies from her that still stands true to this day. She is now the matriarch in my world. We spent the better part of the day together and after I got her back home, I headed for the elevator when a young lady asked if I was going down. I won’t go into the details but April & I talked in the parking lot for almost 2 ½ hours! She was visiting an elderly uncle in the same building! What I found interesting and stimulating was how positive and enthusiastic she was. I was struck at the end of our conversation with her well defined explanation of how a marriage should be when built on a true relationship with God. Bottom line, I was impressed, I learned a lot from April. Yes, Sunday was filled with memories, opportunities and thought-provoking concepts. It was a wonderful day! Thank you, Lord!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
This is What The Candidate Said…Back in 1998!
Since the candidate Obama spoke about redistribution, in 1998, Mitt and FOX News can withhold a few words to get the conversation to their level of greed and deceit. I guess they prefer to fool American people in believing that two wrongs can make it right.
Candidate Obama said: "I think the trick is figuring out how do we structure government systems that pool resources and hence facilitate some redistribution because I actually believe in redistribution, at least at a certain level to make sure that everybody's got a shot. How do we pool resources at the same time as we decentralize delivery systems in ways that both foster competition, can work in the marketplace, and can foster innovation at the local level and can be tailored to particular communities".
Interesting to hear that he said everybody's got a shot, an opportunity to contribute to the greater good! You won't hear that part on FAUX News, the unfair and bias news network. That would be nice to see community pride besides the Hamptons and other playgrounds for the rich and famous. Don't get me wrong, I'm not angry with them at all. They earned what they got, just allow others an equal chance instead of putting roadblocks in the way. I suppose if they would block the President of the United States, common folks don't have a chance.
This Is What Romney Said in May, 2012!
The question doesn't just stop at, who will lead us to a better United States, but who will be the President for all of the people! Mitt in a secret fundraiser had a lot to say about the people in America that doesn't live the way he does. We all do not have the same opportunities, but that doesn't make us bad people. We struggle to put roofs over our heads and provide for our families, too! Many of us just don't have the benefit of having large inheritances left from someone who had others to help build their wealth. Somebody had to buy their products and somebody had to make them. Anyway...
An excerpt from Mr. Romney: "There are 47 percent of the people who will vote for the president no matter what. All right, there are 47 percent who are with him, who are dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them, who believe that they are entitled to health care, to food, to housing, to you-name-it. That that’s an entitlement. And the government should give it to them. And they will vote for this president no matter what. And I mean, the president starts off with 48, 49, he starts off with a huge number.
These are people who pay no income tax. Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low taxes doesn’t connect. So he’ll be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich. I mean, that’s what they sell every four years. And so my job is not to worry about those people.
I’ll never convince them they should take personal responsibility and care for their lives. What I have to do is convince the 5 to 10 percent in the center that are independents, that are thoughtful, that look at voting one way or the other depending upon in some cases emotion, whether they like the guy or not".
Monday, September 17, 2012
Take Me To The King – Tamela Mann
These songs are dedicated to those of us that are still struggling with this journey we’re on. Be of good courage, my brothers and sisters, stay in your faith.
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