Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

It is during times like this that I most miss being in a relationship. When everything is relatively calm and all I need is a man to turn me into melted chocolate.

Listening to love songs for the last few days has me missing having someone to love.  While I don't miss the common B.S. that comes along with relationships, I think living wouldn't be so overwhelming if I had someone to look forward to spending time with when I am not working. I could see myself curled up on a chaise lounge staring out at the water from a rented beach house on vacations. Sipping a cup of coffee or a green smoothie. Toes painted and free from shoes. I can see the white window sheers billowing in the salty air blowing in from open window. I can hear the birds calling to each other side. I can smell the scent of honeysuckle as it drifts through the air from the nearby garden. Sweet. Can't you hear the waves in the distance?

Maybe because I never saw it in action, but I never valued the power of coupling. I am seeing some powerful couples and I wish I knew the power of couples when it mattered. If you have a strong relationship, don't take it for granted. It will take you far in life.

I am still very disturbed by the imagery of this situation . I couldn't imagine loving someone enough to give up my own life. Talk about being a loyal younger brother! What is particularly haunting are his final words, "Love ya' bro." Within an hour he was dead. How on earth does his brother live with that for the rest of his life? Was it worth it? He still has to go to jail and he no longer has his loyal little brother to pal around with. It couldn't have been worth it. What does the rest of the family think of this selfish individual?

Jill Scott's new CD is all about self-affirmation and rediscovering self-love. I can't get enough of her soulful prayer " Hear My Call ." So many of us are in need of God's healing. "Love has turned me cold, I need your healing." I seems when we aren't busy chasing someone down to love us, then we are nursing old wounds. I have so much on my mind right now, but will write about it as it becomes more clear to me.

Be careful what you ask for because you just might receive...

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