Delayed Consequences

Think about how you treat people and your actions toward them. Take a look in the mirror and ask yourself  "what are my actions?" 

When a loved one transitions to the next level and they have trusted their all to someone other than you don't target that person negatively and blame them. The consequences of your actions may not be realized until that moment. Think about what you have done to contribute positively and negatively to their life. Just because you are blood does not entitle you to privilege. What entitles you to privilege is your relationship to that transitioned person.

So just when you think you have got by with your negative actions the truth can slap you in the face. What I have learned is to treat people with respect, care for those who show you favor, think about the consequences of your actions and you will reap accordingly. As long as you are within God's will you are safe.

Do the right thing because delayed consequences can be hard to swallow.

Friend or Acquaintance

I know it's been a minute since my last post but I have a life lesson that has taken me until yesterday to realize. I want you to think about how many people you have in your life who have had your back and show love by actions. Many of us know people but really have only a few friends. Really think about that. 

My best friend for many years has been my mate, Robert, and my family knows him well. He has shown me a strength through much affliction that amazes me. Imagine if you have critical illnesses and then you lose your ability to see. How would you face life? I have gained much wisdom and growth by his teachings. He has embraced my family as his and my son as his pride and joy.

I truly love my best friend. Robert transitioned from this life yesterday, June 3rd, and it's like a part of me is missing. I will miss him. 

So evaluate your relationships and hold dear those who are truly your friend. I am so blessed to have had him in my life for over 25 years.

Mr. Robert Smith

Let Them Play Their Hand

A lesson I just confirmed is related to when you notice someone is plotting negative actions or doing something against someone. You may feel compelled to bust them and stop the actions but wisdom has shown me to allow them to play their hand. If their actions are completed they have to reap what is sown. The lesson in that for you is invaluable because you now know what they are capable of and you can alienate yourself from the negative. Now I'm not talking about terrorists but people around you every day and malicious actions.

Recently, they aired The Bible on TNT and it made me think about the series of events leading up to them crucifying Jesus. Jesus turned the tables over on the money changers. The subsequent series of events had to occur and Jesus knew that. He died to save us. So if we have to experience the results of negative actions by allowing them to play out, so be it.

Let them play their hand 

Back in Stride Again

I had to take a break but I'm back in stride again. I have learned a very valuable lesson over the last few weeks. People kept telling me "take care of yourself" and I would reply that I am taking care of myself. Well, that goes deep because I was wrong. 

Nutritional support involves eating to keep your body in balance. I have to concentrate on my intake each day to make sure I remain in balance. I live a very hectic, emotionally charged, ever changing life, as many do. With that said, I am here to tell you I was not eating right and my body told me so. I now eat to maintain a healthy balance in my life and if there's something I have on my To-Do List that needs postponing I do that. We have 24 hours each day and to truly take care of myself I have to make sure I take care of my nutritional and mental self. 

Are you really taking care of yourself? Your body will tell you. I am putting myself first more and this makes me able to be of better service to others in my life. 

Take care of yourself

Being A Woman

On this International Women's Day I reflect on what it means to me as a woman. I have always said I love being a woman. I thank God for making me a woman.

As a woman I have brought life into the world, I nurture my grandchildren, I multi-task each day to get things done, I embrace my femininity. Thank God for making me a woman.

Stand tall and stick your chests out women because, like James Brown said, "this is a man's world but it wouldn't be nothing without a woman or a girl.

May God continue to bless and strengthen all women because being a woman is the ultimate high. Work it girls!!

The Gift of Sight

Many of us take what we see each day for granted. What if you couldn't see the TV, read a book, know what food is on your plate or who is in the room with you? The gift of literal sight is something my best friend does not have now. He does, however, have the gift of internal sight which is invaluable to him and to me. 

We've all heard that beauty is only skin deep. The gift of sight goes beneath the skin. If I lost my ability to literally see I sure want to be able to see within. The gift of sight is the ability to detect sincerity. 

Take care of your eyes and pay attention to determine if people are sincere. 

Gratitude

The one thing I say each and every day is "thank you Lord for all you've done for me". I've learned that showing gratitude increases my blessings. Life is a gift and we all say thank you when we receive a gift so I have FAITH - For All I Thank Him. 

My son played a song for me the other day that I used to lead in the church choir and those words came to mind again today:

God has not promised me sunshine
That's not the way it's going to be
But a little rain mixed with God's sunshine
A little pain makes me appreciate the good times
Be grateful 

Gratitude can enrich your life with endless possibilities.