New Year's day is like every other day; there is no pause in the order of things, no breathless moment of silence among created things that the passage of another twelve months may be noted; and yet no one has quite the same thoughts this day as they would on any other day (revised).
We don't have to wait for January 1st to make adjustments and changes in our lives. Goals are or should be set often and adjustments are made even more often. The first of the year comes with a lot of pressure, especially since 99% of the whole world is pretty much thinking about the same thing.
If you have already set your goals, don't change or feel the need to add some more to them; instead stay focused and continue achieving them. If you haven't set your goals, don't panic! If you can, try to enjoy these next few days and forget about making any drastic goals. It'll take the pressure off. Then in a few days/weeks in; revisit the idea and get some solid goals in place.
Remember, it isn't just about making resolutions; it's all about keeping them. So it really doesn't matter when you declare them, but it absolutely matters how you perform them!
Happy new year!
12/31/12
Extend love
Extend to each person, no matter how trivial the contact, all the care and kindness and understanding and love that you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again - Og Mandino
None of this "if you did that for me, then I'll do this for you." Or "if you weren't there for me when I was down and out; don't expect me to show up for you." Or "since I was the one that called you the last time; then you should be the one calling me this time."
Whatever happened to missing someone and you pick up the phone and call. Or blessing someone with some cash; but not expecting it back or back with interest. Or just exercising some good ol' fashioned kindness and friendliness.
If you have ever tried loving someone else and giving of yourself freely; then you know how rewarding it gets. On the other hand, if you do not practice this often, then you are unfortunately living a life that isn't very pleasing to God and is hence limiting you of heavens blessings.
This is a big one ..... Meditate on it ;)
Happy Monday and New Years Eve!
None of this "if you did that for me, then I'll do this for you." Or "if you weren't there for me when I was down and out; don't expect me to show up for you." Or "since I was the one that called you the last time; then you should be the one calling me this time."
Whatever happened to missing someone and you pick up the phone and call. Or blessing someone with some cash; but not expecting it back or back with interest. Or just exercising some good ol' fashioned kindness and friendliness.
If you have ever tried loving someone else and giving of yourself freely; then you know how rewarding it gets. On the other hand, if you do not practice this often, then you are unfortunately living a life that isn't very pleasing to God and is hence limiting you of heavens blessings.
This is a big one ..... Meditate on it ;)
Happy Monday and New Years Eve!
12/30/12
Laugh
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people - Victor Borge
Don't be so mean-looking all the time. Things are just not that serious. It's ok to laugh a little, and a lot :) - try it!
One of my mentors would say "smile a while and give your face a rest"!
It's good to have a sense of humor. You can be much more approachable and friendly if your attitude isn't so tight all the time!
Happy Sunday!
Don't be so mean-looking all the time. Things are just not that serious. It's ok to laugh a little, and a lot :) - try it!
One of my mentors would say "smile a while and give your face a rest"!
It's good to have a sense of humor. You can be much more approachable and friendly if your attitude isn't so tight all the time!
Happy Sunday!
12/29/12
Vision
When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us - Alexander Graham Bell
Don't get too caught up in life's challenges. Learn to pick out the good from every situation, wipe your tears and prepare to reboot! Clear your thoughts of negativity and press on forward to better things.
But, know when God says no, nobody can say yes AND when God says yes to another possibility, trust Him and live it out!
Happy Saturday!
Don't get too caught up in life's challenges. Learn to pick out the good from every situation, wipe your tears and prepare to reboot! Clear your thoughts of negativity and press on forward to better things.
But, know when God says no, nobody can say yes AND when God says yes to another possibility, trust Him and live it out!
Happy Saturday!
12/28/12
You
I always knew I wanted to become somebody when I grew up. Now I realize I should have been more specific - Lily Tomlin
If you continue in life with an "undecided major"; you will always be labeled as a part of the masses. Nothing different, nothing extraordinary.
You have got to decide how special and different you want to be. You don't have to be a public figure; but you should be a person of great influence.
If you don't set this goal and follow it through, you will find that you will blend right in with everyone else, nothing will distinguish you from the other person and you'll be just an anybody!
Be specific and become the you you need to be!
Happy Friday!
If you continue in life with an "undecided major"; you will always be labeled as a part of the masses. Nothing different, nothing extraordinary.
You have got to decide how special and different you want to be. You don't have to be a public figure; but you should be a person of great influence.
If you don't set this goal and follow it through, you will find that you will blend right in with everyone else, nothing will distinguish you from the other person and you'll be just an anybody!
Be specific and become the you you need to be!
Happy Friday!
12/27/12
Offense
You can't avoid offending people from time to time. When you don't mean it, apologize. When you do mean it, accept the consequences - Eric Zorn
Of course, there are some people that can't help but be offended by everything you do but as leaders, be conscious to them and sensitive to feelings.
It's not worth having to always apologize if you can control your responses to them and it's not worth always being over sensitive if you can avoid it all together.
Mercy triumphs over judgement.
Happy Thursday!
Of course, there are some people that can't help but be offended by everything you do but as leaders, be conscious to them and sensitive to feelings.
It's not worth having to always apologize if you can control your responses to them and it's not worth always being over sensitive if you can avoid it all together.
Mercy triumphs over judgement.
Happy Thursday!
12/26/12
Plans
Just remember that if you're not working at your game to the utmost of your ability, there will be someone out there somewhere with equal ability who is. And one day you'll play each other, and he'll have the advantage — Ed Macauley
Last night, my brother shared with me how he stayed motivated and focused in his early years with going to school and getting it done! And how friends from the past who had the same opportunities like him made a decision (back then) to party, go out with girls, drink etc while he made the decision to stay-in studying.
Sadly, the same friends who did "other things" now call him for monetary assistance.
If you continuously neglect what needs to be done, you'll end up always looking for a hand-up.
Prioritize well and success will be yours!
Happy Wednesday!
Last night, my brother shared with me how he stayed motivated and focused in his early years with going to school and getting it done! And how friends from the past who had the same opportunities like him made a decision (back then) to party, go out with girls, drink etc while he made the decision to stay-in studying.
Sadly, the same friends who did "other things" now call him for monetary assistance.
If you continuously neglect what needs to be done, you'll end up always looking for a hand-up.
Prioritize well and success will be yours!
Happy Wednesday!
12/25/12
Merry Christmas
It was about this time in 2009; I was preparing to have my first "Righteous Woman" brunch. Tho, I was extremely nervous, I am glad that I got over it and made it happen.
For that I have to thank my wonderful and really amazing hubby - Gene Quiocho for always encouraging me to keep doing what needs to be done. I also want to acknowledge a few specific people who with much prayer and great motivation, propelled me to "just do it" - Gene Quiocho Lynn Emma Shimuli Hoskins Liz Oseso Erika Price, Shelia Spencer, Amani Love, Mel Drake, Marcy Lawani, Verisedale Green Treva Reid, Lori Archie Priscilla QuiochoSandra Uwa (to name a few).
Because of this, we reach about 100 women and men daily with words of encouragement via blog, text, email and other forms of social media.
Thank you to all the readers (here in the states and abroad) and to my awesome mentor Margueritte Champion for keeping me focused and in the right direction. Lots of love !!
I appreciate everyone for all of your support over the years; you too have been a blessing to me!
Remember, "Righteous Living" is a deliberate action to live a life that pleases God not man. And that, my friends is worth living for.
Merry Christmas to you and your families.
For that I have to thank my wonderful and really amazing hubby - Gene Quiocho for always encouraging me to keep doing what needs to be done. I also want to acknowledge a few specific people who with much prayer and great motivation, propelled me to "just do it" - Gene Quiocho Lynn Emma Shimuli Hoskins Liz Oseso Erika Price, Shelia Spencer, Amani Love, Mel Drake, Marcy Lawani, Verisedale Green Treva Reid, Lori Archie Priscilla QuiochoSandra Uwa (to name a few).
Because of this, we reach about 100 women and men daily with words of encouragement via blog, text, email and other forms of social media.
Thank you to all the readers (here in the states and abroad) and to my awesome mentor Margueritte Champion for keeping me focused and in the right direction. Lots of love !!
I appreciate everyone for all of your support over the years; you too have been a blessing to me!
Remember, "Righteous Living" is a deliberate action to live a life that pleases God not man. And that, my friends is worth living for.
Merry Christmas to you and your families.
12/24/12
Giving
Some of the biggest challenges in relationships come from the fact that most people enter a relationship in order to get something: they're trying to find someone who's going to make them feel good. In reality, the only way a relationship will last is if you see your relationship as a place that you go to give, and not a place that you go to take - Anthony Robbins
It can be frustrating if you are always the giver in any kind of relationship; and on top of the world if you are always the receiver.
Relationships (or any type of commitment/covenant that you go into with another person) have and always will be two-sided. One person isn't emotionally able to sustain the needs, care and attention that both people need and desire.
So, do your part and learn to be a giver; and a good one too! Don't worry about what you get in return; God will take of that ;)
Happy Monday!
It can be frustrating if you are always the giver in any kind of relationship; and on top of the world if you are always the receiver.
Relationships (or any type of commitment/covenant that you go into with another person) have and always will be two-sided. One person isn't emotionally able to sustain the needs, care and attention that both people need and desire.
So, do your part and learn to be a giver; and a good one too! Don't worry about what you get in return; God will take of that ;)
Happy Monday!
12/23/12
Mistakes
A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them - John C. Maxwell
You may be able to get away with covering your wrong doings for a little while. But there will come a time when you will not be trusted for anything you do or say if you don't start admitting to your mistakes.
Admitting to your mistakes keeps your integrity, makes you respectable and allows you to be trustworthy.
Happy Sunday!
You may be able to get away with covering your wrong doings for a little while. But there will come a time when you will not be trusted for anything you do or say if you don't start admitting to your mistakes.
Admitting to your mistakes keeps your integrity, makes you respectable and allows you to be trustworthy.
Happy Sunday!
12/22/12
You
The way you treat yourself sets the standard for others - Dr Sonya Friedman
People will only do to you what they see you do to yourself. If you honor yourself and respect yourself, folks will do the same.
And on the other hand, if you de-value your opinions and your self worth, then that's what you will get from others.
There are definitely some people that will try to dampen your joy for sure BUT if you are solid in your frame of mind; nothing will shake you.
Remember, your ultimate standard is God's love for you. If no one comes anywhere close to that; then they aren't worth your time :)
Happy Saturday and be safe out there!
People will only do to you what they see you do to yourself. If you honor yourself and respect yourself, folks will do the same.
And on the other hand, if you de-value your opinions and your self worth, then that's what you will get from others.
There are definitely some people that will try to dampen your joy for sure BUT if you are solid in your frame of mind; nothing will shake you.
Remember, your ultimate standard is God's love for you. If no one comes anywhere close to that; then they aren't worth your time :)
Happy Saturday and be safe out there!
12/21/12
Pray
Don’t settle for anybody just to have someone. Set your standards. What kind of love do you want to attract? List the qualities you really want in the relationship. Develop those qualities in yourself and you will attract a person who has them - Louise Hay
Being desperate will lead you to a deadly relationship. It's important that you reflect on your intentions to "date"; because if it's just to have a bf/gf because supposedly everyone else has one....then you are in trouble.
Listen, please pray hard, think carefully, get counsel and listen to what you have to say about you; before such a serious decision.
You will be glad you did! ;)
Being desperate will lead you to a deadly relationship. It's important that you reflect on your intentions to "date"; because if it's just to have a bf/gf because supposedly everyone else has one....then you are in trouble.
Listen, please pray hard, think carefully, get counsel and listen to what you have to say about you; before such a serious decision.
You will be glad you did! ;)
12/20/12
Kind
Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle - Philo of Alexandria
Think about how many folks you walk by, pass by, bump into, talk to on the phone etc.
Then think about you.... And how somedays are tougher than the last. Or how you could often use a good Samaritan. Or how a single phone call could make things better. Or how a "hi, I'm checking on you" from a friend/family makes all the difference!
In that respect, try your hardest to express a bit more compassion and sympathy when you meet others.... You too might need it someday.
Happy Thursday
Think about how many folks you walk by, pass by, bump into, talk to on the phone etc.
Then think about you.... And how somedays are tougher than the last. Or how you could often use a good Samaritan. Or how a single phone call could make things better. Or how a "hi, I'm checking on you" from a friend/family makes all the difference!
In that respect, try your hardest to express a bit more compassion and sympathy when you meet others.... You too might need it someday.
Happy Thursday
12/19/12
Strength
Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles - Alex Karras
Sometimes we look at people and how they look and we immediately assume that they are weak or can't handle challenges in life.
You never know what someone can handle until you see them come out of it or hear them talk about it.
Often times, the "tough" sounding and "tough" looking are actually quite fearful and un-brave.
Strength is within, not on the outside.
Happy Wednesday good people!
Sometimes we look at people and how they look and we immediately assume that they are weak or can't handle challenges in life.
You never know what someone can handle until you see them come out of it or hear them talk about it.
Often times, the "tough" sounding and "tough" looking are actually quite fearful and un-brave.
Strength is within, not on the outside.
Happy Wednesday good people!
12/18/12
Love
Love your neighbor as yourself - Bible
We have all heard the saying - "do unto others as you will have them do unto you". This is very true.
You can only do what you know. The way you treat others, is a reflection of how you think about yourself.
This is not something that happens once a year, it's something you practice for a lifetime.
Love yourself, and take that same love (100fold) and extend it to the person next to you - with no reservations.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
We have all heard the saying - "do unto others as you will have them do unto you". This is very true.
You can only do what you know. The way you treat others, is a reflection of how you think about yourself.
This is not something that happens once a year, it's something you practice for a lifetime.
Love yourself, and take that same love (100fold) and extend it to the person next to you - with no reservations.
Enjoy your Tuesday!
12/17/12
Something different
Look for the good and praise it - Unknown
How often do we find yet another reason to avoid someone? How many times do we continuously judge someone by what they did to us yesterday, 3 months ago, 5 years ago?
Here's our challenge for the week: don't find someone new...but go to or call someone we already know that we have judged (maybe rightfully so); and try something different.
Find something good in them, because everybody has at least one; and praise them for it.
Yep.... Let's try something different to a familiar person :)
Can we do it?
Happy Monday all!
How often do we find yet another reason to avoid someone? How many times do we continuously judge someone by what they did to us yesterday, 3 months ago, 5 years ago?
Here's our challenge for the week: don't find someone new...but go to or call someone we already know that we have judged (maybe rightfully so); and try something different.
Find something good in them, because everybody has at least one; and praise them for it.
Yep.... Let's try something different to a familiar person :)
Can we do it?
Happy Monday all!
12/16/12
Help
The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say, What are you going through? - Simone Weil
Yes... And if you do say it, mean it!
Imagine how many people we pass by each day with no idea as to what they are facing and going through.
Every now and then, slow down. Think of someone else and really care about where they are in life. If you can help - make no excuses, don't hesitate - go right ahead and extend a hand.
Because one day....regardless of how rich, popular, important, or confident ... you too will need someone to do for you the same.
Happy Sunday!
Yes... And if you do say it, mean it!
Imagine how many people we pass by each day with no idea as to what they are facing and going through.
Every now and then, slow down. Think of someone else and really care about where they are in life. If you can help - make no excuses, don't hesitate - go right ahead and extend a hand.
Because one day....regardless of how rich, popular, important, or confident ... you too will need someone to do for you the same.
Happy Sunday!
12/15/12
Efforts
Enthusiasm is the mother of effort, and without it nothing great was ever achieved - Ralph Waldo Emmerson
If you are excited about something, you will easily achieve it. If its something you aren't passionate about, then it'll be equally as difficult to accomplish it.
If its important, you will find a way to make your efforts match your enthusiasm.... Right?
Happy Saturday!
If you are excited about something, you will easily achieve it. If its something you aren't passionate about, then it'll be equally as difficult to accomplish it.
If its important, you will find a way to make your efforts match your enthusiasm.... Right?
Happy Saturday!
12/14/12
Excellence
Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities - Anonymous
Yea.... I wish we could just snap our fingers and excellence arrives!
But yup....sorry, you actually have to put in the work! :)
Good Friday!
Yea.... I wish we could just snap our fingers and excellence arrives!
But yup....sorry, you actually have to put in the work! :)
Good Friday!
12/13/12
Children
A child needs both to be hugged and unhugged. The hug lets her know she is valuable. The unhug lets her know that she is viable. If you’re always shoving your child away, they will cling to you for love. If you’re always holding them closer, they will cling to you for fear.” ~ Polly Berrien Berends
Children are our full responsibilities. The way they turn out as adults is a combination of how we raise them and the choices they will make.
With prayer, love and a balanced upbringing, let's make sure that the choices they do make are governed by the way we raise them.
Happy Thursday!
Children are our full responsibilities. The way they turn out as adults is a combination of how we raise them and the choices they will make.
With prayer, love and a balanced upbringing, let's make sure that the choices they do make are governed by the way we raise them.
Happy Thursday!
12/12/12
Ruler
Its always a good thing to thank God for being the Lord of your life.
We do this often especially when something is going good for us .....but can we say that He is the lord OVER our lives?
Who or what do we go to for direction, guidance, counsel, faith or our needs? Whatever your answer is is the ruler over your life.
Matthew 6:24 - No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.
Happy Wednesday!
We do this often especially when something is going good for us .....but can we say that He is the lord OVER our lives?
Who or what do we go to for direction, guidance, counsel, faith or our needs? Whatever your answer is is the ruler over your life.
Matthew 6:24 - No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other.
Happy Wednesday!
12/11/12
Pain or praise?
There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning - Louis L'Amour
We often feel, when we go through something, that the end has come; and if it hasn't, then surely it's near.
What's really happening is that we are growing up and while the pain is excruciating, it's not going to kill us!
Think of the situation as the end of a chapter; and tomorrow, the beginning of another - a brighter one!
Happy Tuesday!
We often feel, when we go through something, that the end has come; and if it hasn't, then surely it's near.
What's really happening is that we are growing up and while the pain is excruciating, it's not going to kill us!
Think of the situation as the end of a chapter; and tomorrow, the beginning of another - a brighter one!
Happy Tuesday!
12/10/12
Decisions
I had a frustrating moment yesterday cos it's been hard getting my workout schedule back to its normal routine since baby #1 BUT I decided today, with the help of my Beachbody coach, Gene Quiocho that I am going to continue to make it a daily priority, plan it in and work it out.
With a combination of the best meal replacement drink out there - Shakeology, my workout partner and my consistent choice of healthy eating; l am confident and well on my way. What about you?
Wanna know more about how I'm doing it, what I'm doing and where I work out? Send me a message and you'll see how easy it is!
With a combination of the best meal replacement drink out there - Shakeology, my workout partner and my consistent choice of healthy eating; l am confident and well on my way. What about you?
Wanna know more about how I'm doing it, what I'm doing and where I work out? Send me a message and you'll see how easy it is!
Weaknesses?
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do - John R. Wooden
My husband always says "if you spend a lot of time working on your weaknesses, you are wasting time on your strengths". Meaning, if you are constantly trying to make your weaknesses strong; you'll find that you are doing absolutely nothing with your strengths.
His strategy - surround yourself with people that are strong at the things you cannot do; get them to do that work and you focus your energy on what you are good at. Coincidentally, you will find that your strengths are their weaknesses.
It's a win-win situation..
Happy Monday!
My husband always says "if you spend a lot of time working on your weaknesses, you are wasting time on your strengths". Meaning, if you are constantly trying to make your weaknesses strong; you'll find that you are doing absolutely nothing with your strengths.
His strategy - surround yourself with people that are strong at the things you cannot do; get them to do that work and you focus your energy on what you are good at. Coincidentally, you will find that your strengths are their weaknesses.
It's a win-win situation..
Happy Monday!
12/9/12
Fight
Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them - Orison Swett Marden
If you want it to mean something to you, you've got to get up sometime and get it!
You will never fully understand the weight of the victory if you never personally experienced the blood and sweat that comes with the battle.
Therefore, no more sitting back and getting lazy..... Get up, grab a hold of life and start living - for you!
Happy Sunday folks!
If you want it to mean something to you, you've got to get up sometime and get it!
You will never fully understand the weight of the victory if you never personally experienced the blood and sweat that comes with the battle.
Therefore, no more sitting back and getting lazy..... Get up, grab a hold of life and start living - for you!
Happy Sunday folks!
12/8/12
Abuse
Abuse as you know comes in different forms.... And the more you abuse a person, the less and less their confidence, identity and self esteem drops.
But there comes a day that it'll reach its full capacity. A person can only handle so much pain, getting pushed away, and forgotten about until they have just about had enough. And as soon as they gather the strength to, they'll very easily walk right out of your life as fast and they came into it.
Don't be taken for granted, don't settle for crazy, don't submit to less than you are called to be. It's just not that serious!
Happy Saturday good ppl!
But there comes a day that it'll reach its full capacity. A person can only handle so much pain, getting pushed away, and forgotten about until they have just about had enough. And as soon as they gather the strength to, they'll very easily walk right out of your life as fast and they came into it.
Don't be taken for granted, don't settle for crazy, don't submit to less than you are called to be. It's just not that serious!
Happy Saturday good ppl!
12/7/12
Family
After all, what is a pedestrian? He is a man who has two cars-one being driven by his wife, the other by one of his children. ~ Robert Bradbury
Hahaha
Happy Friday all!!
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Happy Friday all!!
12/6/12
Happy or jealous?
We all want to be the kind of people who are happy for others when they experience success or a cause for celebration in their lives, but it isn’t always easy.
Sometimes other feelings come up that would try to make us feel the opposite. Instead of reaching out and celebrating with our loved one, we may feel the rising up of our own pain.
This pain may arise because we feel jealous of our friend for having something we don’t have (even though we may not want to believe that it is a little bit of jealousy). It may arise because our friend’s success will lead to us losing them in some way. And it may arise for reasons we don’t yet understand.
The important thing is not to brush it under the rug, but to take it seriously and look at it; suppressing it may make it worse.
Extending ourselves to celebrate the happiness of others requires a generosity of spirit that will pay off in your time of success.
Sometimes other feelings come up that would try to make us feel the opposite. Instead of reaching out and celebrating with our loved one, we may feel the rising up of our own pain.
This pain may arise because we feel jealous of our friend for having something we don’t have (even though we may not want to believe that it is a little bit of jealousy). It may arise because our friend’s success will lead to us losing them in some way. And it may arise for reasons we don’t yet understand.
The important thing is not to brush it under the rug, but to take it seriously and look at it; suppressing it may make it worse.
Extending ourselves to celebrate the happiness of others requires a generosity of spirit that will pay off in your time of success.
12/5/12
Hang-ups
Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity or registering wrongs —Charlotte Brontë
I know a few people like this who completely enjoy harboring issues and take mental records of the hurt they just so there is something to be mad at someone about! They absolutely refuse to forgive, they don't even want to address the problem (if any); but choose to stay angry.
What good does that do to you if all that resentment is eating you up inside, and not causing you to grow emotionally?
People will always aggravate you .... (thats life) BUT how often will you aggravate you? (that's a choice of self-control).
Happy Wednesday!
I know a few people like this who completely enjoy harboring issues and take mental records of the hurt they just so there is something to be mad at someone about! They absolutely refuse to forgive, they don't even want to address the problem (if any); but choose to stay angry.
What good does that do to you if all that resentment is eating you up inside, and not causing you to grow emotionally?
People will always aggravate you .... (thats life) BUT how often will you aggravate you? (that's a choice of self-control).
Happy Wednesday!
12/4/12
Friends
“I value the friend who for me finds time on their calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult the calendar.” - Robert Brault
Yes, we get busy BUT it's nice when you call up a friend and they go ahead and find the time to just "kick it". And not having to call the secretary to schedule "hang out" time or wait for them to check their calendars first.
Real friends are still into the kind of friendships that are "reliable".
There are other ways too to maintain relationships if time doesn't permit you sooner (calling, texting, sending pictures, emailing etc). So no excuses ....
Meditate on this :)
Yes, we get busy BUT it's nice when you call up a friend and they go ahead and find the time to just "kick it". And not having to call the secretary to schedule "hang out" time or wait for them to check their calendars first.
Real friends are still into the kind of friendships that are "reliable".
There are other ways too to maintain relationships if time doesn't permit you sooner (calling, texting, sending pictures, emailing etc). So no excuses ....
Meditate on this :)
12/3/12
Wise choice ;)
The just is close to the people's heart, but the merciful is close to the heart of God - Khalil Gibran
To be just is to demonstrate sufficient legal reason for (an action taken); to demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid.
To be merciful is to be full of mercy; having or exercising mercy; disposed to pity and spare offenders; unwilling to punish; unwilling to give pain; compassionate.
As you enter this week, think on these two definitions; as you may be faced with a choice to exercise one of them. The question is, which will it be?
Choose wisely ;)
Happy Monday!
To be just is to demonstrate sufficient legal reason for (an action taken); to demonstrate or prove to be just, right, or valid.
To be merciful is to be full of mercy; having or exercising mercy; disposed to pity and spare offenders; unwilling to punish; unwilling to give pain; compassionate.
As you enter this week, think on these two definitions; as you may be faced with a choice to exercise one of them. The question is, which will it be?
Choose wisely ;)
Happy Monday!
12/2/12
Friendship
Friendship must never be buried under the weight of misunderstanding - unknown
You know friendships face all kinds of ups and downs and everyone knows if and when a friendship can be saved .... No matter what challenges you face.
Sometimes we can work towards re-building broken friendships and sometimes we choose to walk away from them.
Whatever you do, make sure you heal from the hurt or you reconcile with your friend. The friendship part may not go the way you imagined but don't walk away not making peace :)
Or at least try....
Happy Sunday!
You know friendships face all kinds of ups and downs and everyone knows if and when a friendship can be saved .... No matter what challenges you face.
Sometimes we can work towards re-building broken friendships and sometimes we choose to walk away from them.
Whatever you do, make sure you heal from the hurt or you reconcile with your friend. The friendship part may not go the way you imagined but don't walk away not making peace :)
Or at least try....
Happy Sunday!
12/1/12
Same person?
Do not grow overconfident following a few victories. Should you not rely upon the Holy Spirit you will soon be thrown once more into a distressing experience. With holy diligence you must cultivate an attitude of dependency - Watchman Nee
It is truly by the grace and mercy of God that we get through these different life challenges that we face.
Remember how humble, prayerful, quiet, trusting, and full of faith you were during the hard times? Well, don't change now that you've come over some of those hurdles.
Be consistent in the condition of your heart because it's really what's inside that manifests itself on the outside ..... AND that my friends, speaks a lot about a person and that is really what counts!
Happy Saturday!
It is truly by the grace and mercy of God that we get through these different life challenges that we face.
Remember how humble, prayerful, quiet, trusting, and full of faith you were during the hard times? Well, don't change now that you've come over some of those hurdles.
Be consistent in the condition of your heart because it's really what's inside that manifests itself on the outside ..... AND that my friends, speaks a lot about a person and that is really what counts!
Happy Saturday!
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