As the journey continues, the little things that we get too busy to notice are beginning to be the most important.  The things that have caused grief in the past are now laughable moments.  I’m thankful that  everything  in life doesn’t happen just like I want it to.  Throughout my journey, I have lived, loved , and laughed truly without limits.  As time goes on I will start my new venture and meet new people but I am grateful that my past has been so richly blessed with everything I need to succeed.  The journey never stops, I say chapters end so new ones may begin.  Season change and growth takes place.  Although my life has drastically changed in the past 20 days, I know it only gets better from here!!!  As my Uncle Frank would say “My God will provide”.

My chorus for today: “Every time I fall, He answers my call.  Picks me up, dusts me off and tells me to start over.  When I’m weak, He’s my strength, I really don’t deserve it, But again and again and again and again.  Oh I’m grateful, truly grateful, for Your continuous grace.”~Smokie Norful

With elevation, comes separation…

Remember to “give God a praise for those who walked out of your life”~ Tera Hodges

My chorus for today: “Pull the plug, don’t resuscitate. Let it die quick, no drugs. Rather pain than lies, we will agree. We both disagree, so let’s agree, let’s be free.~ Chrisette Michele

The choice is yours…

There are some decisions you make that you never take a second look at, then there are those that you ponder over for hours, days, and weeks.  I love the fact that, the choice is mine.  No one can force me to do anything.  The struggle comes from the division within you.  There is the person you are and the person you want to become.  Everyday you must determine who will lead.

No one was born or woke up one day being exactly who they are destined to be.  My advice is:  live your truth everyday.  You won’t always make the right decision, you won’t always say the right words but you will always be genuine.  Your truth is your story line, it is being honest with how you feel , what you think and what you want to accomplish.  I know that the most important thing I have to do is, be myself.  If I conform to the image that the world would like to see then I have not become the person I was destined to be.

There is no definite time in which someone should discover themselves.  It could take some people 40 or 50 years to get to know themselves and find their purpose.  It’s a personal journey and no one can dictate where you are on this journey.

My chorus for today: “I’ve seen it, done it, ran it, run it.  Been to the bottom and I came back from it. That’ll be the pain in the pit of my stomach, don’t regret a thing just keep it 100.  I been the drama and the bad news, I been the struggle and the damn blues.  Shed tears over silliness,  seen love blow up as real as it really gets…Rain starts pouring and it don’t stop.  Let myself drown no I will not, smile on my pretty mug, I get right back on my horse and I giddy up…”~Chrisette Michele

Never miss the lessons in life.  Every thing you go through is designed to assist you on your journey.

My chorus for today: “In each tear , there’s a lesson.  Makes you wiser than before, makes you stronger than you know.  Each tear brings you closer to your dreams.  No mistake, no heartbreak, can take away what your meant to be…”~Mary J. Blige

Life’s riches are not measured by material possessions…

I’m wealthy because my riches are stored up in relationships.  Those who deposit love, knowledge, wisdom, and time have ensured that I will never go broke.  As you go through life, you learn to spend more time appreciating the positive people in your life and ignoring the negative ones.  Those who deposit negativity have a purpose in your life but you should never reserve them a place.  The power of prayer can turn a negative into a positive so, keep praying and keep moving.

My chorus for today: “Count on me through thick and thin, a friendship that will never end. When you are weak, I will be strong.  Helping you to carry on.  Call on me, I will be there.  Don’t be afraid, please believe me when I say count on….”~Waiting to Exhale

My circle rocks!!!

My chorus for today:  “The struggles I’m facing, the chances I’m taking.  Sometimes might knock me down, but no I’m not breaking.  I may not know it, but these are the moments that I’m gonna remember most.  I’ve just gotta keep goin’ and I gotta be strong.  Just keep pushing on…”~Miley Cyrus

There are times in life when we have to realize, sometimes there just is no more…

Every good thing doesn’t have to come to an end but some good things are only meant to last a little while.  Just as leaves fall from a tree, moments come and go.  Those same leaves were once beautiful but they had to die so new ones could grow.  This goes for jobs, people and places.  On Day 5 of my journey, I realize there is peace with progress.  When you realize that one season has ended you must embrace the new one and every thing it will bring you.  I believe in change and I know you have to make sacrifices in order to progress.  Starting from scratch gives you a blank canvas and every color in the rainbow is at your finger tips.

My chorus for today: “Staring at the blank page before you.  Open up the dirty window, let the sun illuminate the words that you could not find.  Reaching for something in the distance, so close you can almost taste it.  Release your inhibitions, feel the rain on your skin…”~Natasha Bedingfield

Trust and believe that God is always in control.  Allow Him to order your steps and watch God move.  Today was everything I thought it would be and more.  I’ve been on an emotional roller coaster.  My eyes are swollen, my voice is strained and my body is tired. In my new season God has stepped in and showed me, if I make one step, He’ll make two.

I’m running…..

My chorus for today is: “You’ve been qualified, by his mercy multiplied.  You cannot be denied, cuz you’re finally certified. It’s official, go ahead and testify. He’s gone bless you, you gone bless me, now God be glorified.”~Mary Mary

As you grow up, you go through stages of relationships.  The things that matter at the age of 2 don’t matter when you are 20 and have changed again by age 25.  However, there are some relationships that evolve as you do with age.  Some people are  just destined to be by your side forever.

The challenge is to know when to nurture a relationship and when to release one.  Sunday May 6, 2012 is the first day of my new season.  I am nurturing my lifetime relationships.  As I move into this season, my lifers are providing everything I need.  I’m grateful for solid relationships that have withstood all elements of time.  I’m also thankful for every fair-weather relationship.  The negative made me appreciate the positive more.

My chorus for today is: “Took me a while but I’m finally here.  So, I just wanna testify, make this crystal clear.  See I’ve been picked out, to be picked on, talked about out of my friend’s mouth.  I’ve been beat down, til He turned my life around…”~The Fighting Temptations

I’ve learned over the years that the greatest gift I have to offer to the world is ME…There is no doubt about it, when I was created, the heavens sang!!!  Everyone should feel this way.  We are all here to fulfill a purpose and even when you can’t see your way, there is still value to your life.  Everyone won’t be for you but everyone is not against you, so shine anyway!!!

May 5, 2012 is drop-off day.  Just like a water filter, I’m purifying.  The good things are flowing through to fill my cup and the bad ones are being disposed of.  In order to grow, you must learn when to allow things to fall away.  Some people, situations or things have been hanging on by a thread, you must cut them off to eliminate the dead weight.

As I await day 3 of this journey, I am tired.  I released a lot and embraced so much more and this has drained me.  When you make room for the all the good, you wonder where all the bad ever fit in.

My chorus for today  is: “Bag lady you gone hurt your back, dragging all them bags like that.  I guess nobody ever told you, all you must hold on to, is you, is you, is you…”~Erykah Badu