October Is National Domestic Violence Month

Did you know that October is National Domestic Violence Month? During this pandemic, the statistics have gotten worse. Sheltering in place with your abuser is the worst case scenario. Chicago Police receive 500 calls a day or 180,000 calls in a year. You see the horrific stories of pregnant women shot and killed by their partner. Children killed for leverage in custody battles. Friends killed when responding to calls for help. Domestic violence crosses all walks of life whether rich or poor, black or white, straight or gay. Partner abuse can start as early as middle school and often flares up at college campuses. Children who witnessed the fighting often become victims of the same. Studies show that a woman is beaten every nine seconds and killed every 100 seconds. Many survivors recount the silence and the shame that they endured, but they're happy to still be alive. God has blessed me to never experience abuse. However, I dealt with victims in school, on the job, walking down the street, driving in the car, and traveling the world. Most organizations have policies and procedures to address situations.  However, they need the victims to tell what is happening. Please if you ot anyone you know is being mentally, verbally, or physically abused, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 877.863.6338. I do it for my schoolmate who screamed all night long while her boyfriend cut her into pieces. Who do you fo it for? Please share your stories below. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Keep Your Energy

How tired are you? It's that time of the year again.....Fall Back. I'll take that extra hour of sleep and slip back into darkness. I use this time to replenish and reflect. What have you done this year? How has the pandemic affected your future? Are you energized? Or are you exhausted?  I mean have you ever overdone it? Burned the candle at both ends? Were you dragged into something that you KNEW you wanted no part of? Why do we keep doing this to ourselves? Wouldn't the world be a better place if we just said no? Imagine being free to be with no hang ups or setbacks. No cares. No responsibilities.  Just living our lives the way we want. Think about this....why do we get drafted? Often  other people play on the relationship to manipulate participation. They should have said no in the beginning as well. They bite off more than they can chew then pass the leftovers to you(and me too). But we accept begrudgingly and commiserate the entire time. Sometimes it works, but usually it's a recipe for burnout and disaster.   Well, I've just put everyone on notice. I'M NOT TAKING IT ANYMORE!!!!! Life is too short, and I'm working on me. There's only so much one person can do. And we need to focus that energy on our goals and dreams.  I've got other things to accomplish. And you do too. How many times have you put your dreams on the backburner to help someone else achieve theirs? Do you like propping others up? Do you want your time in the spotlight? Do you want to shake the chains that are binding you? Join me on this journey as we make better choices to lead our best lives. The purple life. Let me know what you think.  Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Let Go and Let God Handle It

Have you ever had that sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach? I mean that nawing churn or that tightly wound feeling? I get them all the time in my back. Those little aches and pains show up when I've pressured myself. Stressed myself out over things I rarely control. Mainly I worry about outcomes and their effects on me and my "brand". I try to make sure that if I give my word, I complete the task. Every once in a while I bite off more than I can chew. Usually team efforts dwindle down to the dedicated few...and that's the stretch.  What do you do when your whole team is overwhelmed and your plans go awry? I mean Zoom meetings teleconferencing, remote working all boils down to self motivation. I am grateful to God because He always provides for His plan. There have been so many times that God had to step in and take over. Often the result is better than anything I previously planned. So much so, I often get drafted to do that much more. I'm going to start telling people to trust God and let Him handle it.  I'm not that special,  just unique and dedicated to Christ. Because of Him, I've been blessed to live my best life. The purple life.  The journey gets rough but we persist and survive.  What's your story? How has He pulled you through? What do you need Him to take over for you? Please share your comments below and let's support each other.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

NO MORE PEOPLE PLEASING!!!!

Have you ever been drafted to do something you didn't want to do? Do folks "volunteer " you for anything and everything? Do folks tell you what you "should" be doing? Well then you already know those situations rarely turn out right.  I often see this meme about wanting to say no but you get into a mess that you could have avoided by saying no. I used to think it was an honor. Now I know it's a drain and often it's the dirty work. I have made the moves and stood my ground.  Say it with me...NO MORE PEOPLE PLEASING!!! Trust me. Your life will be sweeter and more fulfilled when you prioritize and delegate.  Sometimes when you do too much, you block someone else's blessing.  Take a breath and ponder the points. Do some critical thinking.  Evaluate the benefits and risks associated with your decision. I'm always available for suggestions but I make sure its worth it. Many organizations strategically realign their people, technology,  locations, and resources. Have you organized your life? How do you determine what your next move will be? Or do you let others control your life? We need to help each other. Let's be accountable to ourselves and our companions.  Leave your comments below. Thank you for sharing your journey with me. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Celebrating the HistoryMaker: Bishop Arthur M Brazier

This Sunday was one of rest and remembrances.  Ten years ago, our Pastor Emeritus transitioned to be with the Lord. To celebrate his memory, our church replayed one of his most popular sermons. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our church was able to pivot to streaming service along witha dial-in feature. Have you ever seen "the move of the Spirit" at your church? I must admit that God is omnipresent so He's always there in the sanctuary. Sometimes He shows up and shows out.  Bishop Brazier always ran a timely service, but this was an experience to behold. To see his image digitally remastered and preserved was amazing. He gave his greetings to the members and proceeded to his sermon. Bishop talked about faith. He talked about living through some of our mistakes and trusting God in all things. Bishop Brazier spoke with a fire that took over the Sanctuary.  By the time all was said and done, most of the congregation were on their feet. I felt the weight of the world fall off my shoulders and the peace of God in my heart. It felt like I was there with them as one congregation with one Spirit.  Has anything moved you so positively? Have you used that event to inspire others? If not, now is a great time to start. I invite you to look at this service for yourself on www.acog-chicago.org and let me know what you think. Please share your comments below. We're all on this journey together striving to be the best we can be. Thank you for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

2021: Hope for the Future

November 2020 will be HISTORIC!!! By all prophecies,  prognostications, and patterns, the last two months before 2021 are destined to be a fruitful season of harvest. Many people have pivoted to a new way of working, creating and hustling. But for those who have not planted, what do you expect to reap? Are you stuck languishing in what coulda, woulda, shoulda been? Are you paralyzed by fear and still stuck in the same place as last year...and the year before that? Or are you running in circles repeating the same cycles expecting different results? Well you aren't alone. So many others are stressed and suffering anxiety attacks, depression, homicidal and suicidal thoughts. People have even turned to alcohol, opiates, and other mind altering drugs to seek temporary relief from persistent problems. So when are you going to take a stand? What changes can you undertake to move towards your goals? Have you identified your life's purpose? Have you even tried and failed to achieve success? Have you seen others do it and now you want it to? It can be scary to undertake a new course and follow through.  But if not now, when? If not you, who? I've taken my time to make sheltering in place since March 2020 a time of transformation.  I've researched and eliminated bad connections and pointless associations.  I'm establishing new relationships with my goals in minds. I've gotten great encouragement and learning opportunities to grow from. My hope is to greet 2021 with ambition and plans to make my dreams come true. And I also hope to take you with me. Can we agree to make the best of these next 68 days? Can you create actionable goals? Do you have a schedule of events lined up? Can you overcome your past to greet your future? Is accountability important to you and your goals? If so, we can get through the journey. Let's begin by providing support for each other. How can we help you reach your goal? Leave your comments below. Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Your Purpose Is Calling You

Have you ever felt a churning inside? I mean like fire shut up in your bones? Or is there an imaginary hole that never filled? When it gets to the point that it overwhelms you, its trying to tell you to something. Keep your dreams alive. Answer the call of God's purpose on your life. Pursue your passions at all costs. If you have no idea where to begin, find someone who is doing what you wants. Learn from them. Glean from their methods and practices.  Study the pitfalls and failures. But what if you have a need that's overpowering? What if your desire is burning inside? What do you do? Step out of the discomfort zone. I just couldn't take it anymore. Rather than complain about the depth of my desires, I found a way to dip into the thing that I needed most. This blog is a step in the right direction. I'm in transition. This pandemic has emphasized that life is not promised. Over 223,000 Americans have passed from COVID-19. Their Hope's, passions and dreams buried right with them. Rather than the deep dive, I'm launching into the shallow end.  Slow and steady approach to all the changes I need to make in my life. I'm so analytical that the creative side has been seeping out. Well now is the time of release. And I know I'm not alone. How have you held back? How are you burning inside? Are you dying to fulfill your purpose? Or drowning in dreams unfulfilled? Either way, your release is coming. Leave a comment and let me know how you are handling it.  We must support each other on this journey.  Let's continue to reach for the mark of the high calling....living the best life. The purple life.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

10 years since Bishop Brazier passed

Have you ever had to deal with the loss of your religious leader? The very though of the Sainted Bishop Arthur M Brazier makes me smile. I'm not sure that there are enough words to describe the gratitude I have for the man I dubbed my Spiritual grandfather. Today marks the tenth anniversary of his death, and it serves as a reminder of how blessed we were because of him. So many people in Chicago are familiar with him and his story. Every where I go, I meet people who smile and share their Bishop story. When I was planning my move to Chicago,  I asked my Pastor about which church to attend.  His response was that he heard about this big church and their Pastor who's famous. I literally came with bright eyes and big dreams. Bishop Brazier took this naive suburban college grad and grew her into the sophisticated Christian lady that you see today. The power of his preaching. The warmth of his spirit coming across the pulpit. The awesomeness of his passion and compassion for his congregation. The respect and reverence he earned for his years of civil rights activism. The grace. The mercy. The favor. Bishop Brazier was a History Maker. An honorable and prudent man who was at the helm of the "Miracle on 63rd Street". His legacy will outlive us all, and the Arthur M. Brazier Foundation works every day to continue his work. I'm glad to have been a parishioner and I live a blessed life because of him. You showed us the true meaning of living our best life in Jesus. Thank you!!! Has anyone influenced your spiritual journey?Please feel free to leave your well wishes, memories,  and comments.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Decide To Move Forward

It's been said that if you don't choose to make a decision,  then that's your decision. Are you having difficulty making decisions? You're not alone. Many people agonize over decisions. Having difficulty making decisions can be a sign of depression. Fear of making the wrong decision and suffering consequences or remorse inhibits some people.  So where do we begin? I mean, when you want to make a change how do you start? And what's the end goal? Sometimes we must put our noses to the grindstone.  Often, we can learn valuable lessons from those who are already doing it. Having a chance to see their new direction can give us a chance to refocus...and save some headaches and heartaches along the way. Are you using all your resources? Are there others who can mentor you to personal and professional success? Can they save you from making the mistakes they've made? We must get out all possible outcomes to get to the truth of the matter. We must evaluate all evidence before reconciling the matter. And we must move forward to gain the rewards attached to ending the situation that has been thoroughly vetted. I don't know what the future holds, but I do know who holds my future. I put my faith, trust, and hope in God as He navigates this thing called life.  I aspire to live the best life....the purple life. I strive to be in God's will as He has a plan for my life. I often move as He would have me move deliberately and with purpose. He has the vision,  and He's made it plain. Have you aligned your will with His? Have you noticed the difference in your results? How are you doing on your journey? Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Finding The Bright Side Of Life

They say that Monday is one thing but Tuesday is just as bad. Today was that day.  I mean, everything that could go wrong did. Angry customers, crazy computers, lack of common courtesy and socislly distant relationships. I smiled through it all though I was exhausted. I mean beyond tired. Beyond weary. I fell asleep and couldn't find my glasses.....which were on my face😱😱😱.  It hard to do the adulting thing. You just want to scream, stomp your feet, and throw a tantrum.  But you cant. And you shouldn't. Take some time to reevaluate the situation. Is there a bright side? Have you weighed the options? Can you see your way out? Can you stand up to the disappointments? Or will you crack under pressure? You only get one chance at life. People have died wishing they had the opportunity you do. People are hospitalized clinging to hope. People need just a little help to make it through the day.  Don't take it personal when things don't go your way. We are doing the best during the pandemic.  Finding little reasons to keep going helps to make it through the day. Realize this is part of the refinement.  When it's all said and done, you'll come forth as pure gold. Royalty. Purple life goals. Join me in this journey as we strive toward the mark of the high calling.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

WHEN SUNDAY COMES🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

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 actually worked this weekend and it really got to me. So I turned to social media to play my favourite songs. To my surprise, my favorite DJ spun a complete Gospel music set.  Watching churches online during the pandemic, many pastors must reach through the airwaves to parishioners. Well today, the Spirit of the Lord was present and flowing across the board.  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 break? Paused and assessed your situation? Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Vote: Exercise Your Rights 2020

VOTE!!! Whether you mail it in, go to the polls early, or make your plan for November 3rd. I've had all I can stand, I cant stand no more. I am fed up with the unfortunate policies of the current administration. Our country is being pilfered by a "billionaire " xenophobic monster who doesn't care about anything but himself. The American People have been silent for too long. There's only one thing they understand and that's power. Money cant buy everything,  and some money is better than none at all. However,  these robberbarons have sunk to a new low. Creating and enforcing policies to escape the law and due process is exactly the steps taken in Nazi Germany. Children are STILL in cages separated from their mothers. This is frightening,  but oddly American. Since the slave trade, trail of tears, and internment camps , Americans have become more aware of the racial divide that no one is trying to repair. The world is watching and they are not pleased. God is watching and His will shall come to pass.   How will this ugly episode be viewed by history? Probably as one of the darkest moments in the country.  Let your light shine. Let your voice be heard. #VOTE #RememberInNovember #WhenWeAllVote 
Definitely stand in your truth and live your power. You matter. Your thoughts matter.
Too many lives are at stake to sit on the side and let this continue. As we all strive to live the best life, we must never forget our most vulnerable.  Let's finish this chapter and proceed to the rest of our collective lives. The purple life . Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless !!!

international Day Of The Girl 2020

Today is the International Day of the Girl 2020. It's not lost on me that yesterday was Mental Health Day. Since 2012, this day was set aside to recognize the plight of girls around the world. Often, poverty, opportunity,  and lack of education subject young girls to a substantial loss of their rights and freedoms. At a very young age, studies have shown an education and self-esteem gap between boys and girls in the US. Atrocities against girls are often documented but aren't publicized or prosecuted.  As a young woman, I have often advocated on the behalf of children. I am utterly amazed at the things people do to express their beliefs. Protests have gone from ridiculous to sublime. Their impact is as wavering as their causes. People are so full of vitriol that they are burning their property to prove a point. To no one surprise, this move has triggered tremendous press and condemnation. It's sad to think in 2020 that people are most upset about masks rather than peaceful protest of the rampant violence against black and brown people. Rather than fighting each other, what are we leaving for the next generation? What lessons are they learning from our behavior? We're moving backwards and causing folks to reminisce about times past. 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 and mentor those who come to me for help.  I support other women and often post their successes.  But now I'm continuing to support corporate sponsors who buck trends and stand on the right side of history. I wonder what will be written about this socially impactful movement. 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? How are you supporting the girls and women in your life? How are you promoting their mental and physical health? Share your comments below. Thanks for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

World Mental Health Day 2020

So today is World Mental Health Day. It's a gentle reminder to take care of yourself and reach out if you need help. We have lost some normalcy due to the coronavirus.  Our society has suffered a sizemic shift where survival is tantamount to making it to tomorrow. Mental health issues are finally being addressed by public health officials  due to the overwhelming need to recover losses suffered during this pandemic. So let's talk about it. How are you feeling? How are you coping? 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 sheltering in place right? RIGHT!!! This is why you must manage your situation. Take it down a notch. Relax, relate, release. Seek professional help and advice as needed. 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 will enjoy life more and help others along the way. So how can you incorporate mental health into your work-life balance? Share your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

My Life in the Sunshine

Indian Summer? Pagan rituals? The possibilities are endless.  However,  it meant more to me in this year of the pandemic. The break in the weather was real and noticeable in Chicago. We went from 60 degrees to 80 degrees TODAY!!! The warmth of the sun melted the aches and pains in my bones. I started off weary, I was energized.  I certainly understand why the "snow birds" seek the sunny destinations when it gets cold outside.  You can tell many folks are getting tired of sheltering in place. People seek each other out to congregate and celebrate. Just this month, we've had hurricanes, wildfires, and political upheavals. We've also had professional sports, television productions,  and drive-in festivals. People are bonding over their taste and style.....in an effort to get through this thing called life.  Personally, I enjoyed Prince's Sign O The Times re-release and celebration. Often, it's the shared moments we treasure most. Why? Because human beings crave connection and a sense of belonging.  Whether it"s a large group or an intimate few, the memories and nostalgia carry us through the tough times. That is the idea behind life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  But must you chase happy? Is it all created for a social media post? Or are you having an experience? Only you can answer this question.  As for me, I enjoy running the race to get to the press towards the mark of the high calling.  Even during COVID-19,  I am committed to living my life without regrets. I invite you on this journey as we discover our best selves and our best life. The purple life.  Share your comments below.  Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

When they go low, we go higher. Bipartisan politics have ripped our country apart. Recently, the 2020 Vice Presidential Debate cemented the rifts paved in our society now. Climate change has taken center stage in the news cycle. Social media has enabled everyone to be an armchair pundit. The focus on minutiae (that fly? Pink eye?) nearly drowned out their talking points. I had to step back and process it all. Luckily,  I had some throwback photos appear in my timeline today. There was a double rainbow that spread across the city. Such a beautiful sight to behold. God created this natural wonder and made you pause and pay attention. Be in the moment. Absorb your surroundings and become one with it. God's covenant to not destroy the earth personified in a vibrant colorful display. Can you imagine speaking things into existence? I mean putting good thoughts in the universe and having them come back to you? That's the purple life mindset. Make it happen.  Choose to be better than you were yesterday. As you know better, do better. Be the best you that you can be. Authenticity is a rare find and is worth its weight in gold. People are drawn to the light within that shines around you. Are you free to share it? Or do you need to find it? Either way, it's the journey that counts. Join me as we discover the ways to increase the royal values of our purple life. Please share your comments below.  Thank you for stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

Joy and Happiness during the Pandemic

Happy Hump Day!!! This is a popular greeting made famous by a commercial with a "talking camel". It's surprising easy to say yet so hard to live. During this pandemic, the news and social media seems defeatist and depressing. People drudge their way through life working at jobs that aren't fulfilling. Whether working remotely or in the public, folks are sheltering in place in positions of powerlessness. They travel to and fro either with masks or with wreckless abandon, shop at big box stores, and still live beyond their means.  Their children either attend failing schools in contaminated areas or socially distanced laptop lessons. The isolation and revised routine has added to family issues and dysfunction.  Yet, our inalienable rights are to life, liberty, and the pursuit of....... happiness.  I will admit that I have been to several seminars which promise to unleash your true potential and unlock success. The bottom line always comes back to the same concept: do what you love to do and riches will come to you.  People spend millions on potions, potables, prescriptions, and physicians seeking some semblance of having a feel good moment.  Well I have some news for you. It is possible to be happy right where you are!!! Even when going through trying times, our attitude of faith can carry us through. We are able to receive a blessing in the midst of trouble.  And eventually the joy we seek will come to us in ways we didn't expect or contemplate.  Do you know how to change your mindset to see the positive? Pray.  God gives knowledge freely if we ask.  I have chosen to look at things "half full", and envision the overflow of abundance to come.  That's why I created this blog. My Purple Life Blog is filled with posts to uplift and compel you to live your best life; like the Kings and Queens we were created to be. Are you willing to improve your life? Are you depending on external things for happiness? How is that working for you? Join me on this journey by posting your comments below.  Thanks for sharing and stopping by. Take Care and God Bless!!!

The Pain of Making Mistakes

Have you ever been surfing the internet when something caught your attention? I am a forever student so I enjoy all the "free" self-help classes. Everyone is an expert that you've never heard of who spends 90 minutes telling you about themselves to give you one nugget of good advice. Then, there's the  $497 pitch for the next level of classes and coaching. Honestly, there is some real trash out there with steep prices for horrible methods and worst business practices. However, some people are sponsoring seminars, masterclasses and virtual conferences. One young lady is so real and so relatable to the everyday, ordinary  people.  She posts her ups and downs, good days and bad days along with the hits and misses. Her stories are wildly funny and gripping.  People often joke about the things rich people spend money on.  I was tempted to throw this story into that category.  Yet she made me more inquisitive.  Her facial expressions say everything while she always presents receipts for the successes and accomplishments she's obtained. One example she gave stuck with me. Many classmates start at the same point in time and life. Some squirrel away their talents and never get started. Then, there are the risktakers who forge ahead into the worldwide web. They often lose money time and sleep getting the kinks out and gaps filled in. At the reunion, folks compare and contrast the personal progress versus the paralyzed in place. How many times have you experienced something painful that was supposed to help you?  I remember my Mom allowing me to touch a hot stove to feel the pain of burning so I'd never do it again.  I became more cautious as I grew into my curiosity.  I wanted to evaluate all options before moving forward.  I don't like feeling pain or choosing the option that delivers pain.  So I spent my early years being safe.....secure in my world.  God had bigger plans, but He waited for me to build the maturity to seek Him fully and come under His plan.  He used the pains and trials of life that I went through to build me up into the vessel He could use for His divine purpose.  What was your biggest pain?  Did it work out for your good? Do you feel you learned from it?  Have you made that mistake again?  This COVID-19 pandemic has stoked the fires of dreams abandoned and visions revealed. These are the types of questions that I work with now in love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.  The answer always boils down to the purple life that I strive to live.  No regrets.  No woulda, coulda, shoulda.  No complaints.  The journey is far from over and more precious with every step.  Join me as we travel this road called life together.  Post a comment and track your progress with me.  Thanks for sharing and stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!

Hustle In Silence

The pandemic has raged on. Over 200 000 lives lost. Their hopes, dreams and desires buried with them. The year of 2020 will definitely appear in the history books for the monumental shift changes and dynamic actions taken. We're 90 days away for 2021, and many are proclaiming that blessings will come in abundance. I'm holding on to my faith to manifest this belief. With this in mind, what are you working on? How is it going for you? Who is holding you accountable? Well the real question- are you ready for the change you're working towards? I must admit, I had been saying that I'm working on things. Speaking on it. Obsessing about it.  In actuality, my progress has been stagnant. I've taken more classes to sharpen my skills, but then life happens. No one is holding me accountable because they're stuck in their own lives with their own difficulties.  And the costs for coaching/mentoring feel prohibitive.  But I finally came to the realization that I must move forward. Pass or fail, the only way to see what works is to test it out. No one needs to know what you're results are 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 there.  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!!!

Because of her I can

Today is that day I'll never forget. Nine years ago my beloved mother died at 3am. My life was forever changed in that moment.  Every single night I awaken at 3am.....even when on vacation in different parts of the world. Every. Single. Night. For nine years. I've tried to explain it away but my heartbreak won't let me. She is my rock and the firm foundation she built is what I stand on. I thank God that He allowed me to be raised by this earth angel. Now she's in Heaven in God's army. Mom was a teacher so she encouraged the curious nature of mine. Reading was my escape and my fascination. She recognized these gifts and helped them flourish. I think about the things she taught, but mostly her love of Jesus.  He healed her. He saved her. And He saved a wretch like me. I'm going to live the best life possible because she expected nothing less. Mom even learned to love purple as much as I do. I am the Diva because I was raised by a Queen. So who motivates you? Who planted the seeds for you to grow? Are your works flourishing? Or will they be buried with you in the grave? I think on these things often which keeps me motivated.  How about you? Share your comments below. Thanks for stopping by.  Take Care and God Bless!!!