Revive us again

Is there any rest for the weary? Have you completely burned the wax off your candle? Does the mere thought of a task suck out all your energy? Well oftentimes our bodies are telling us to slow down. We run the rat race to complete exhaustion and then wonder how we got this way. Celebrities famously announce when they are taking a break, on vacation, etc. WHY? Because they recognize the value of rest towards their creativity and performance. God even mandated the seventh day to be a day to put down what labors us and worship Him. I had the chance to attend the Harvester's Revival this weekend and the Spirit of the Lord was present.  The underlying message was to renew your faith. Keep your faith strong so you can face each day. When you start to "feel the fire", quench it with your faith. If your faith gets low, then things that don't normally get to you find their way through. The words that they spoke restored a piece of my soul that I didn't recognize was lacking. My hope has been awakened and set on fire for God. My purpose in life is to spread His love throughout nations. I am squarely back on the right path, reaching towards the mark of the high calling. I am a child of God and I can only thrive in His presence. I will do His will and I will continue to walk in His ways. He has blessed us tremendously and has never left or forsaken us. We are on this journey together as we continue to aim towards living our best life. The purple life.  How far along are you on your journey? Have you taken a breath? Assess your situation? Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Silent moves

What are you working on? How is it going for you? Who is holding you accountable? Well this this the real question- are you ready for the change you're working towards? I must admit, I have been saying that I'm working on things. Speaking on it and obsessing about it.  In actuality,  my progress has been lacking. No one is holding me accountable because they're stuck in their own lives with their own difficulties.  And the well wishes are as dried up as the Sahara desert.  But I finally came to the realization that silent moves are the best. No one needs to know what you're doing unless they can help get you to the next level. It's a better testament when you've accomplished something rather than the struggle to get through it.  Everyone wants to win at something and tell that story. Hustle in silence and let your success scream out. Allow your tests to be your testimony. I know it will be worth it in the end because of all the stories proceeding mine. I'm certainly sharing my journey and I'm inviting you to come along.  Share your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Renaissance Woman

Are you the " Jill of all trades"? Have you dabbled in many things but perfected none? Join the crowd wink wink.  Then elevate yourself by engaging in something until you've mastered it. This past weekend I celebrated with the 13th Annual 79th Street Renaissance Festival and it was invigorating. Seeing the community come together in peace and harmony uplifted my spirit.  The singing, food, fun, games, entertainment, and information booths really covered the gamut of human interaction.  It helped me to refocus on the little things that matter in life. We are called for a purpose and we will seek it until we find it. Diversions come up and can temporarily derail our best efforts.  But God will use all these things for your good if you just trust him. I have made my decision and I continue to move forward.  I am pressing for the mark of the high calling. Doing what I love will replace my "gig". Until then, I will keep living the best life that I know. The purple life. Where are you at in your journey? Please share in your comments and let's embark on this next section of our lives. Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

#JustDoIt

I am utterly amazed at the things people do to express their opinions. Protests have gone from ridiculous to sublime. Their impact is as wavering as their causes. The newest "hot" issue is the Nike ad featuring Colin Kaepernick.  People are so full of vitriol for this athlete that they are burning their property that bear this company image. To no one surprise, this move has triggered tremendous press and generated much business for Nike. It's sad to think in 2018 that people are most upset about his quiet, peaceful protest of the rampant violence against black and brown people. Rather than donating these clothes, their energy, and their efforts to their spoken beliefs.....they burn their own property. Breaking their nose to spite their face. Its moving backwards and causing folks a trip to the ER with burns on their bodies. Is this their passion? No, they are followers of a trend that can only dive into a deeper spiral. I choose to go high with this low level of thinking.  I support Colin Kaepernick and often post with the hashtag #TakeAKnee.  But now I'm adding to it #JustDoIt to continue to support him and corporate sponsors who buck trends and stand on the right side of history. I wonder what will be written about this social media episode. Until then, I will still support worthy causes and continue to reach my goal of living my best life. The purple life. What do you think? How do you feel? Leave your comments below. Thanks for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Job shaming? Really?

Wow. Just when you think our world couldn't get more ugly, the online world erupted with a picture of Geoffrey Owen's. He's the former Cosby Show star now working at Trader Joe's.  People started being mean and petty about his current job status. Job shaming is a thing now. I was brought up with a Christian work ethic.  Whatever you do, be the best you can be. How can you fault this man for providing for his family. This is the secret shame that many people have. When the economy tanked, I saw people in Range Rovers at the Unemployment Office. News stories are abundant with college grads taking minimum wage jobs. Yet we "shame" those who share themselves online. Let's face it...
many trolls have nothing else to do but be shameful. If they were doing anything with their lives, they wouldn't be in yours. No one can force you to feel ashamed and you MUST reject the notion that the work you do is somehow "less than" everyone else.  Until you can do what you love, thrive where you are. Life isn't fair, but it balances out if you keep moving forward. BTW Geoffrey got an offer from Tyler Perry to appear on one of his shows. Who's winning now? Are you working toward your passion? Or your grave? Stay inspired and stay focused. Work to obtain the prize of the high calling.  Live your best life. The purple life.  How do you deal with the shame? Leave your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

The Labor Movement 2018

Happy Labor Day!!! I hope your holiday weekend is going well.  I've seen some family, ate some BBQ, and rested a bit. I guess this is what our ancestors wanted when this holiday was created. WRONG!!! History tells us that this day was created for working people.  Folks who combated greedy business owners who were dollar driven and ruthless robberbarrons. Sound familiar? At the turn of the 19th century,  our country came out of slavery and went into an industrial age. Laws were needed to ban child labor, limit the workday, and put in safety reforms.  Slowly but surely we are fighting the same thing from over 100 years ago. Its meaner, craftier, and more politicized fight between the haves and the have nots. We must put our differences aside to reach the common goal of liberty for all. We as a nation have yet to live up to this creed. But we're closer. And we can keep pushing for our inalienable rights. Our paths have crossed at this time to move forward....together....towards are best life. The purple life.  What lessons did you learn today? What does this holiday mean to you? How are you moving forward? Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

The prayers of the righteous

Do you know someone who can get a prayer through? I mean when your spirits are low, who can you run to? Seeing the outpouring of love at this weekend's high profile funerals made me reflect. Folks will say kind words and travels some miles to pay their "respects". But will you give me my flowers while I'm alive? Well, I went to my home church here in Cleveland. Everything is just like I remembered.  Our Pastor played a fiery organ while the choir sang. Many of the saints have gone on to be with the Lord. However,  those that remain pray for us continually. Today's sermon came from Act 16:25a "And at midnight, Paul and Silas prayed". Afterwards they had a prayer line where the people were anointed and uplifted. Chains were broken. People were set free. And I finally felt like I belonged. There's truly no place like home. My spirit was filled and my hope restored.  When was the last church service you attended? Did it make you go higher? Or did it hurt? How are you taking the message into your life. How will it make you better? Stoke your fire. Pursue your passion. Fill your gaps with your successes. Follow your heart. Pursue your passion. God will preserve and care for you. I saw it with my own eyes today....and I present it to you.  Join me on this journey toward living the best life. The purple life.  Leave your comments below and share your experience.  Thanks for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Saturday Night Lights

Are you a college sports fan? I mean do you really get into the game? I went to a Division III school so sports was second to your studies. But today I tried something new.  I came home to Cleveland and visited my family.  Dad and I watched the Ohio State  vs. Oregon State game. The joy of the fans, the sportscasters, the news media. There was a frenzy in the air. They even had commercials for the schools!!! Absolutely immersed myself in their world. It was fun and I'll probably get a chance to do it again. It doesn't hurt to stretch yourself.  Expand your mind. Share new experiences.  I encourage you to try something new this month. Do something out of the ordinary.  Spend some time doing something that your family, friends or loved ones participate in.  You might find the next level of living your best life. The purple life.  Share your experience and your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!