1 John 2:19~They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

As we travel through life, we meet so many different people along the way.  The beautiful thing about this process is that we have the opportunity to interact and learn from each other.  Where we interrupt this process is by assigning temporary people, permanent positions.

A temporary person is meant to teach you a particular lesson, show you a different perspective, or maybe just share some of their sunshine along the way.  Often times instead of accepting the temporary nature of these relationships, we prolong the completion of their purpose by turning them into a permanent fixture in our lives.

It is ok to let go! It is ok to let go!  It is ok to let go! Today, thank God for those who left.

Chorus for today: “Letting go, letting go ain’t easy. Oh, it’s just exceedingly hurtful. ‘Cause somebody you used to know, is flinging your world around. And they watch, as you’re falling down, down, down, falling down, baby.”~MC

When you think of your greatest influence, who/what do you rank at the top?

I hear these questions frequently, when are you getting married; why do you only have one child; or why do you want more children?  Then there are the follow-up questions, are you gay; are you able to have more children; and do you know you’re getting too old to have children?

My questions to them are, why do I have to be married by a certain age; why must I have multiple children; or why can’t I have multiple children?

People are so caught up in what society deems “normal” or “acceptable”, that they fail to realize they are not thinking for themselves.  Society has become their god and whatever appeals to society, they accept it and judge others by the standard. We have lost individuality…what is the real reason the divorce rate is so high and why is it that single parenting is now chosen by men and women? Why do we praise other human beings so much?

I would like your feedback, what are your thoughts on these questions?

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

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

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

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

As we develop in our mother’s womb, our journeys have already begun…

Life is a series of short stories with a common end.  Throughout life we travel down many different roads and sometimes lose direction but every road and wrong turn brings us back to our center.  There are times when we must toss out the road maps, close our eyes and follow our destined paths.  This may seem like a crazy thing to do but disorder can be an organizer(think about it).

As I embark on a new journey in my life, I would like to take you along with me.  Today, I gave “it” all up. “It” represents everything that is hindering you from walking in your purpose.  Friday, May 4, 2012 represents trash pick up day.  I pulled the dumpster from behind the house and took the garbage to the curb.  There it will stay and I won’t ever pick it up again.  Many people walk around dumping their trash in other people’s dumpsters, leaving that person with trash they don’t have room to store.  So, today I left problems, sorrow, heartache, bitterness, dislike and all things of the sort on the curb.  They were all things dropped off in my dumpster by others.  They represent burdens that I don’t have room to store.