Blessings, affirmations, grace, and reflection

Subtitle: Friends don't let friends give relationship advice Ahhhh relationships. Once we've been in them we all want to think we are experts. We can't get it right on our own, yet we walk around wielding advice to our friends and associates like we get paid for it. And those on the other end actively seek it out like bees to nectar. I learned a while back to leave the advice giving and taking to the professionals. I love my friends, but they are just not the best people to pro-offer advice on relationships. They've been just as emotionally and physically battered, bruised, and damaged as I have. They don't have any more perspective to offer than what I've experienced on my own. As far as distilling advice, well I've hung up that hat. First of all I have nothing to show for what I know and that is the first thing that will fall out of someone's mouth when they get mad about something I have to say. Secondly, they don't listen anyway. I'v...

I think that I can make it...the storm is over now - Kirk Franklin I didn't realize that I haven't posted a blog since last month. Time has been of the essence. In the time that has passed, things have somewhat settled down. Still no laptop. Not sure what the issue is and I even contemplated going with a different company but I want the laptop I ordered. I went to Best Buy and they are selling the same product for about twice as much. So, I took the money I would have spent on a laptop and used it as a downpayment on a used vehicle. That's right...I have wheels now. Can I say how convenient it is to just jump in my ride and go where I need to go without strategizing and planning?! I've also gone ape crazy buying music. in addition to the CDs I bought last month (MJB, Jill Scott, Emily King, Dwele, Ledisi), I've added some of the following to my collection: Raheem Devaughn Kanye West Alicia Keys Maroon 5 Common So far I am IN LOVE with Raheem (again!) and Kanye (alt...

This is great advice for staying the course: Becoming either too comfortable with yo ur life or too fearful and depressed can stop you from growing. Even thoug h the way to success may seem crazy and hazy, never give up your dream, faith, self- esteem and determination. Allow me to encourage you today. Learn to silence the voice of your inner critic. Silence the voice of worry, jealousy and fear. You can accomplish an ything as you learn to focus, believe in yourself, stay the course, discipline your weak areas, balance your life, remain teachable and adhere to God's guidance fo r your life. Remember these five ways to be happy: Free your mind from worry and fear. Take care of your body. Your health is your first wealth. Live simply with order, beauty, peace, love and gratitude. Give yourself permission to explore the opportunities to live in your purpose. Only the strong survive. So strengthen your areas of weaknes...