Well, it's raining here in Houston, Texas. I really hope it clears up by tomorrow so that I can take my daughter to the Japanese Heritage Festival in Hermann Park. The cherry blossoms have bloomed and it is beautiful.
A friend sent me an email today about destiny/direction. Here goes:
Select your direction
Your destination depends not on where you are but on which way you go. Your results depend not on what has happened, and not on what you have, but on what you do with it all.
From here, you can go anywhere. There are pathways leading in every direction.
What matters now is which of those pathways you choose. What matters now is the next step you take.
Give yourself permission to decide what you truly desire for your life and for your world. And know that there is a way, right now, to begin creating it.
When your thoughts and actions have a clear, specific purpose, each moment will carry you closer to the fulfillment of that purpose. When you move consistently in a chosen direction, you cannot help but reach the destination you choose.
Lovingly, thoughtfully and carefully select your direction today, You are always moving toward something, so make that something exactly what you wish.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
"Heart me"
Never take someone for granted
Hold every person close to your heart
Because you might wake up one day
And realize that you've lost a diamond
While you were too busy collecting stones.
Hold every person close to your heart
Because you might wake up one day
And realize that you've lost a diamond
While you were too busy collecting stones.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Family
I would have to say that I don't know what life would be like without my family, especially my immediate family. There are always the cousins, aunts, uncles that get on your nerve, but there are also the ones that make you smile. One thing about family: you can't get away from them. It's like, you cuss them out, they cuss you out, but when it's all said and done, neither one of you can get away from the other. Yesterday, being that it was Easter and all, I spent time with my immediate family, which consists of me, my daughter, my mother, and my grandmother. We all went to church together and then went to my cousin's house for dinner. Which was very good, by the way. The weather was beautiful as well. It is usually cold and sometimes raining on Easter, so I was amazed about how the day turned out. Like most folks, we all ate and got sleepy soon after.
I wanted to include this as well. It made me chuckle.
Christian One Liners
Don't let your worries get the
best of you; remember, Moses
started out as a basket case.
Some people are kind, polite, and
sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God,
but only as advisors.
It is easier to preach ten sermons
than it is to live one.
The good Lord didn't create anything
without a purpose, but SPIDERS & mosquitoes come close.
When you get to your wit's end,
you'll find God lives there.
People are funny; they want the
front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation
bangs on your front door forever.
Quit griping about your church;
if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
If the church wants a better pastor,
it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to
judge a man until he is dead.
So why should you?
Some minds are like concrete
thoroughly mixed up and
permanently set.
Peace starts with a smile.
I don't know why some people
change churches; what difference
does it make which one you stay
home from?
A lot of church members who are singing
"Standing on the Promises"
are just sitting on the premises.
We were called to be
witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch
them - He'll clean them.
Coincidence is when God
chooses to remain anonymous.
Don't put a question mark
where God put a period.
Don't wait for 6 strong
men to take you to church.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God doesn't call the qualified,
He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
God promises a safe landing,
not a calm passage.
He who angers you, controls you!
If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats!
Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!
The task ahead of us is never as
great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God never takes you to
where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don't change the message,
the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is
by what it takes to discourage him.
The best mathematical equation
I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
I wanted to include this as well. It made me chuckle.
Christian One Liners
Don't let your worries get the
best of you; remember, Moses
started out as a basket case.
Some people are kind, polite, and
sweet-spirited until you try to sit in their pews.
Many folks want to serve God,
but only as advisors.
It is easier to preach ten sermons
than it is to live one.
The good Lord didn't create anything
without a purpose, but SPIDERS & mosquitoes come close.
When you get to your wit's end,
you'll find God lives there.
People are funny; they want the
front of the bus, the middle of the road, and the back of the church.
Opportunity may knock once, but temptation
bangs on your front door forever.
Quit griping about your church;
if it was perfect, you couldn't belong.
If the church wants a better pastor,
it only needs to pray for the one it has.
God Himself does not propose to
judge a man until he is dead.
So why should you?
Some minds are like concrete
thoroughly mixed up and
permanently set.
Peace starts with a smile.
I don't know why some people
change churches; what difference
does it make which one you stay
home from?
A lot of church members who are singing
"Standing on the Promises"
are just sitting on the premises.
We were called to be
witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch
them - He'll clean them.
Coincidence is when God
chooses to remain anonymous.
Don't put a question mark
where God put a period.
Don't wait for 6 strong
men to take you to church.
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
God doesn't call the qualified,
He qualifies the called.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
God loves everyone, but probably prefers "fruits of the spirit" over "religious nuts!"
God promises a safe landing,
not a calm passage.
He who angers you, controls you!
If God is your Co-pilot - swap seats!
Don't give God instructions -- just report for duty!
The task ahead of us is never as
great as the Power behind us.
The Will of God never takes you to
where the Grace of God will not protect you.
We don't change the message,
the message changes us.
You can tell how big a person is
by what it takes to discourage him.
The best mathematical equation
I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Being a Woman (Spirituality/Inspiration)
"BECAUSE"
Just because no one has been fortunate enough to
realize what a gold mine you are,
Doesn't mean you shine any less.
Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out
that you can't be topped,
Doesn't stop you from being the best.
Just because no one has come along to share your life,
Doesn't mean that day isn't coming.
Just because no one has made this race worthwhile,
Doesn't give you permission to stop running.
Just because no one has realized how much of an
awesome woman you are,
Doesn't mean they can affect your femininity.
Just because no one has shown up who can love you on
your level, Doesn't mean you have to sink to theirs.
Just because you deserve the very best there is,
Doesn't mean that life is always fair.
Just because God is still preparing your king,
Doesn't mean that you're not already a Queen.
Just because your situation doesn't seem to be progressing
right now, Doesn't mean you need to change a thing.
Keep shining, keep running, Keep hoping, and keep praying,
Keep being exactly what you are already.
BEING A WOMAN OF GOD!!!!
TD Jakes
Just because no one has been fortunate enough to
realize what a gold mine you are,
Doesn't mean you shine any less.
Just because no one has been smart enough to figure out
that you can't be topped,
Doesn't stop you from being the best.
Just because no one has come along to share your life,
Doesn't mean that day isn't coming.
Just because no one has made this race worthwhile,
Doesn't give you permission to stop running.
Just because no one has realized how much of an
awesome woman you are,
Doesn't mean they can affect your femininity.
Just because no one has shown up who can love you on
your level, Doesn't mean you have to sink to theirs.
Just because you deserve the very best there is,
Doesn't mean that life is always fair.
Just because God is still preparing your king,
Doesn't mean that you're not already a Queen.
Just because your situation doesn't seem to be progressing
right now, Doesn't mean you need to change a thing.
Keep shining, keep running, Keep hoping, and keep praying,
Keep being exactly what you are already.
BEING A WOMAN OF GOD!!!!
TD Jakes
Friday, February 8, 2008
Anyway
People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway.
— Mother Teresa, A Simple Path
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway.
What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough;Give the world the best you've got anyway.
You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway.
— Mother Teresa, A Simple Path
Food for Thought
I received this by email and thought that I would share. Enjoy.
Happy Friday!
TWG
_____________________________
I am thankful:
For the wife
Who says it's hot dogs tonight,
Because she is home with me,
And not out with someone else.
For the husband
Who is on the sofa
Being a couch potato,
Because he is home with me
And not out at the bars.
For the teenager
Who is complaining about doing dishes
Because it means she is at home,
Not on the streets.
For the taxes i pay
Because it means
I am employed.
For the mess to clean after a party
Because it means i have
Been surrounded by friends.
For the clothes that fit a little too snug
Because it means
I have enough to eat.
For my shadow that watches me work
Because it means
I am out in the sunshine.
For a lawn that needs mowing,
Windows that need cleaning,
And gutters that need fixing
Because it means i have a home.
For all the complaining
I hear about the government
Because it means
We have freedom of speech.
For the parking spot
I find at the far end of the parking lot
Because it means i am capable of walking
And i have been blessed with transportation .
For my huge heating bill
Because it means
I am warm.
For the lady behind me in church
Who sings off key
Because it means i can hear.
For the pile of laundry and ironing
Because it means
I have clothes to wear.
For weariness and aching muscles
At the end of the day
Because it means i have been
Capable of working hard.
For the alarm that goes off
In the early morning hours
Because it means i am alive.
Monday, February 4, 2008
The Galleria
Well, I got to meet Kae and B from Season 4's Biggest Loser. They, along with 24 hour fitness, MSN 50 million lb. challenge, and sunny 99.1 (local radio station) were in Houston, TX on 2/2 and 2/3. It was amazing to say the least. I admired B on television but even more so in person. He was my fav during the season. Everyone that came out was able to meet them in person and ask them questions about their personal struggles to lose the weight. What one has to realize is, even though you are overweight, your challenges are different from the next overweight person. It is a given that you need to lose weight-that is a similarity. It's how you tackle being overweight is what makes everyone unique. I made about five new friends in the line (I was in it for about 2 1/2 hours). At the end of the day, the wait was worth it. In speaking with B and Kae, they were both very upbeat about wanting to motivate others to lose weight. Both of them look absolutely gorgeous and I wish them much success on their journeys. The next stop for MSN/Biggest Loser 50 million lb. challenge will be Miami, FL.
http://www.biggestloser.msn.com
http://www.biggestloser.msn.com
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