Happy Birthday to me

I love birthdays!!! Always have and always will. Shout out to all the January babies and all my J31 twins. It's so sad to me that some people despise the day they came into the world. I remember a coworker I bought a card for who had a 10 minute conversation with me about how much she HATED her birthday.  I wound up returning the card to the store. January is the start of the new year which helps with reflective thinking. I took some time from blogging to truly focus on what I want to accomplish this year. It's great to give advice and coach others. Now it's time to hunker down and move forward on my goals. I've reached the halfway point of life, and my golden years are ahead. There's so much I want to do and to share. Even more to learn and to grow. I have a seven fold plan to put in action. How about you? How many things have you dreamed of doing? How many years have you dreamt the same things? When are you going to act on it? What will it take to move forward? Who is supporting you and your dream? Can you monetize it? How will you chart your progress? I ask these questions as the answers will be the foundation of your next venture. As I get my journey back on track, I'll share those tips with you. We have to shape the world around us with the creativity and initiatives that God has purposed us to do. We can achieve what we believe. Post pictures of your starting point and let's compare notes as we continue our journey together striving for the mark of the high calling. Let's live our best life. The purple life. Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Polarizing Vortexes

So here in Chicago we are experiencing the worst winter weather. At -22 degrees and wind chills of -50 degrees, most opted to stay home with family.  But what about the elderly,  homeless, or poor who need shelter? I am proud to say the city, many businesses, churches, and social organizations stepped up to the plate. Seeing everyone pull together reminded me of the holiday spirit shown at Christmas time. The news covered the Polar Vortex, but what about the Spiritual Vortex? However far our ideologies are,  we are human beings. We must pull together in times like these to support each other in all we do. My heart was broken by the hate crime that happened to the actor here, but my faith has been restored by everyone's actions. Thank God for small favors. Today was a day to reflect on current events.  However, this day will live in infamy as everyone will remember where they were and what they did. Trusting God to keep you warm wherever you are and loved beyond measure. Feel free to share your comments below. Take Care and God Bless!!!

You have got to chill

Have you ever stressed out when trying something new? Do you gripe about what used to be? Are you still upset with people....even after they've died? How are you treating your loved ones? After all, you're doing this for them right? RIGHT!!! This is why you must chill. Take it down a notch. Relax, relate, release. When you push yourself to the brink, there's nothing left. The snap back is worse for the wear and tear that you're going through. Even the finest machines break down and need repair.  So do you. The joy comes from the journey. Most millionaires have a humbling experience that they've come to grips with.  They offer their best advice to help keep you from falling in the same trap. But are you listening? Or do you forge ahead doomed to make the same mistakes? Stop and consider the consequences. Evaluate your options.  Then rest in your calculated decision.  You enjoy the process more and help others along the way. So how can you incorporate "chill" into your work-life balance? Share your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

I Have A Dream Too

January 21, 2019, will be celebrated as the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Normally,  it is a day of reflection and service. They pull many clips from the 50's and 60's as a sort of history lesson. What have we learned in the past couple of generations? Apparently not much. Many of the freedoms gained from marches, protests, and civil disobedience are being erased in legal battles and privileged proceedings.  People cited the many changes throughout the decades. But look at the headlines.  They come straight from those days gone by. As you play those audio and videotapes, the storyline has not changed. We had a black President who did twice as much and faced object racism and hatred.  Meanwhile we now enable the most deplorable, vile, racist, misogynistic, narcissistic and uneducated foreign agent who destroys our country with nepotism, separatism and pillaging of these United States.  Dr. King had a dream that he was assassinated for. I have a dream too. I want this generation to rise up against the evil that has sprung forth and send it back to the depths of hell. I want Black lives to matter and the bloodshed to end. I want to see growth and expansion of the industries and entrepreneurial sectors that are inclusive. I want to see the world at peace. They thought they killed the dreams with the dreamers of the 60's. Let's show them what the dreamers of 2019 can do to motivate change and spark innovation.  What are your dreams? How do you plan to fulfill them? Leave your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Retrain Your Brain

Reorganization.  Right sizing. Restructuring.  So many jobs are using these terms to rearrange their resources to fit ever changing trends. Does the thought of change make you cringe? Or do you get excited? Some people like to follow a path. Others like to blaze a trail. Either way, you must prepare for the inevitable. People like to have a Plan B, C, D, etc. But what if Plan A was the only option? What about that book burning inside you? You have a story to tell and a world to listen. How about that invention? The "crazy" idea you have? The idea that can make you millions and change your trajectory in life? What if you had a Crystal Ball that told you everything will work out? Would you move forward? So many millionaires and billionaires started from humble beginnings....but they had a dream. They have passion. And perseverance. These people believed and worked to make it happen. Can you retrain your brain? Renew your mind? Employ a "can do" attitude? If you don't work on your dream, someone else will have you build theirs. So what are you prepared to do? Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Follow God's Purpose for Your Life

Has the universe been trying to tell you something? Do you find yourself going in circles? Are you ready to hop off this merry-go-round? Well I had quite the day today. As much as I tried to run around being busy, God put obstacles in my way. I kept refocusing on Him and His ways. I had to submit to His plan for today. I tried to run, to hide, to get mad, to help others, and to travel around town. All roads led back to God. I'd been saying what I wanted for my life, but He gave me the vision and made it plain. He gave me a glimpse of my future and He's encouraging me to JUMP!!! I've hesitated about getting into blogging new content daily. I put my bookwring on hold as I transition into the more creative side of my personality. I encourage you to do the same. Tap that side that you've kept hidden...eventually you'll get where you want go quicker.  God put it deep within you for a reason. See to it the end and let it take you where God intended.  You won't ever require any more than what He could provide for you.  Take those first few steps on your correct path and find your way to your best life.  The purple life.  What actions can you take today to move towards your goals? Share you comments below. Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Training Day 2019

Monday monday... you've done it again. After having holidays the past couple of Tuesdays, I really wasn't looking forward to a full work week. Lo and behold when I got to the office...my schedule changed...and I had a full day of training. Self-study for my Continuing Education credits. So I literally got a chance to read, refresh, and recall things that I knew but buried deep in my memories. It felt so good to just engage the material and immerse my mind in relearning. What have you done new in 2019? I realize the year just started, but why wait? Start now!!! Time waits for no one so why not improve yourself in some fashion or form. When's the last time you accomplished your NYE resolution? Are you still dreaming of the same things? Did you start a project but didn't finish? Try it!!! JUMP!!! Become who you were meant to be. Follow your purpose and live your best life. The purple life. What is the next step you can take to move towards your goal? I'm blogging more consistently, sharing my journey with you. Share your journey in the comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Mended

How handy are you? I tried my hand at sewing a hole in my purse. Sure I could just drop it off to the repair shop, but I just knew I could fix it. Well I got halfway and the needle cut through the thread. I'm proud of what I did, but I need to do more. Have you done something similar? Started a project but met with difficulties? Tweaking your plans due to a mishap? Apologies to someone even when they were wrong? We often think of mending as repairing something broken or damaged. But it also means to heal or return to health. How's your health in 2019? Have you broken your resolution yet? I'm still working on the  purge. Repurposing old items, recycling materials and properly storing treasures. Each item took me back to the place and point of purchase.  Making room for the new memories by releasing the old. These little victories add up to bigger things in this game called life. Mistakes are learning opportunities from which we grow. Lean in. Jump. Level up.  Make moves. Do what you need to do to heal yourself and become your best self. Take it one step at a time and enjoy the journey. What is on your path today?  Leave your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Hello 2019

What a difference a day makes!!! We're in a new year, new month, and new day!!! So what did you do to ring in the year? I had the pleasure of being with friends before going to Watch Night Service. Then I got home and selectively cleaned house. I've been on a mission to go one room at a time and declutter. Its amazing what you accumulate when you're going through "the motions". Many people wait until spring to clean, but why not do it now? Are you still holding on to meaningless mementos? Transitional trash? Awful antiques? Stuff with tags on it still? Frenemies? The real question to ask is why? Why do you hold on to things that aren't holding on to you? Could your energy be more focused without the garbage? I can attest to the fact that my life is getting better with each item I've repurposed or recycled. My goals for 2019 is to finish what I started in 2018. You'll start to see more pointed blogs with more relevant content. We're on this journey together striving to live our best life. The purple life. So where is 2019 taking you? Leave your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!