Greetings. New month and new editions to our family

Hello fellow bloggers and friends.

I wanted to give you an update on what is going on in the queen city. God has blessed my family with two new baby boys. One born on January 17th , Dunson Tomyro Green and one born on Feb 1st, Lorenzo Carlos Dunson. Yes they are cousins!

Dunson, is my second nephew of whom the Lord gave to me to raise and named after my mother's family. His middle name is given in honor of my beloved late brother Tomyro McIntosh. He is perfect and I am amazed at how God creates lives. Lorenzo is the second grandson of my maternal uncle Leroy Dunson.

I rejoice in the births to our family and am expecting great things from these two young men. I've learned that whatever form your hopes and dreams come in, it takes time to develop into a finished product. Not my time, God's. Have a wonderful week and be blessed.

The Direction of Happiness

Hello fellow blogger! Happy New Year! I know I can't ever be too happy and I am always pursuing more happiness. Sometimes I do fall short. Daily OM is a therapeutic resource. Enjoy.


January 5, 2011
The Direction Of Happiness
Leaving A Relationship

When attempts at working out issues in a relationship aren't working, it may be time to examine moving on.


One of the hardest decisions we ever make in life is leaving a long-term relationship that just isn't working. When attempts at repairing and working out issues aren't working, it may be time to examine moving on. We are emotional creatures, and when our heartstrings are tied to those of another, separating from that person can feel like an act of courage. It is not something most of us will take lightly, and many of us will struggle with our desire to stay in a relationship that is unfulfilling simply in order to avoid that pain. We may question whether the happiness we seek even exists, and we may wonder if we might be wiser to simply settle where we are, making the best of what we have.

On the one hand, we almost relish the idea that true happiness is not out there so that we can avoid the pain of change. On the other hand, we feel within ourselves a yearning to fulfill our desire for relationships that are vital and healing. Ultimately, most of us will follow this call, because deep within ourselves we know that we deserve to be happy. We all deserve to be happy, no matter where we find ourselves in this moment, and we are all justified in moving, like plants toward the light, in the direction that leads to our greatest fulfillment. First, though, we may need to summon the courage to move on from the relationship that appears to be holding us back.

Taking the first steps will be hard, but the happiness we find when we have freed ourselves from a situation that is draining our energy will outshine any hardship we undergo to get there. Keeping our eyes trained on the horizon, we begin the work of disentangling ourselves from the relationship that no longer fits. Every step brings us closer to a relationship that will work, and the freedom we need to find the happiness we deserve.



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by Mary Anne Radmacher

It's Time for a Pep Talk

It's 2011 so its time for all of us to take inventory of our strengths and make some adjustments. I have been doing a whole lot of soul searching and I've decided that I need to read more and share what I've learned through my blogging. I think all of us allow the cares of this life to distract us from the passion of living and we are sucked into survival mode.

I don't want to just survive any longer. I want to live my best life now. I want to have all that I can achieve with God's strength and the help of my friends and family. I will be sharing a lot of material from Alexander Lockhart's booklet, The portable pep talk because it has really has changed my mindset on life. Don't sell yourself short. It is up to me! Enjoy.

It's Up To Me

I get discouraged now and then when there are clouds of gray,
Until I think about the things that happened yesterday.
I do not mean the day before, or those months ago,
But all the yesterdays in which I had a chance to grow.
I think of opportunitiies that I allowed to fall aside
And those I took advantage of before they passed me by.
And I remember that the past peresente quite a plight.
But somehow I endured it and the future seemed all right.
And I remind myself that I am capable and free,
And my success and happiness are really up to me.


By James. J. Metcalfe.

Forming Judgements

Good morning everyone,

I wanted to share this article from Daily OM because it inspired me and had a profound impact. Enjoy.


Most of us understand that when we judge someone, or someone judges us, it is a negative emotional experience. As a result, we naturally want to avoid being judgmental, but this gets confusing when we feel we have to suppress thoughts that could actually be offering us guidance. For example, we may meet someone new and suppress a negative feeling about them, thinking that we don't want to fall into the trap of being judgmental. Later, though, it may turn out that paying attention to that thought could have helped us take care of ourselves or someone else.

It is important to learn to distinguish inner guidance, and having an opinion, from judgment, otherwise we run the risk of not listening to our intuition and not allowing ourselves to form opinions. Inner guidance and opinions both help us to interact more intelligently in the world, so we don't want to throw them out in an effort to avoid being judgmental. Our intuition usually makes itself known to us in a flash, and often has a physical component—a flutter in our stomachs, sweaty palms, or a chill. When we use this information to help us navigate a situation, we always benefit. Similarly, having an opinion about a person or an idea allows us to converse about it in a focused way with intention. Listening to our intuition and forming opinions are both positive outcomes of our ability to interpret the information that comes our way.

When we make a judgment, on the other hand, we attempt to have a final say on whether someone or something is inherently good or bad. Judgments close us down instead of opening us up; opinions have a lighter quality and are amenable to change. Once a judgment has been made, there is no more conversation or consideration, whereas opinions invite further debate. Intuition guides us from moment to moment, but, unlike judgment, never makes a final decree. In other words, it is only healthy to be open to the information we receive and to allow ourselves to process that information. As long as we stay open and fluid, we can trust that we have not fallen prey to the trap of judgment.

I'm back

Hello Followers,

I know its been a long time since I've posted anything. It's been a very busy year. I have lost a dear loved one who had a terminal illness. Incidentally, God has blessed our family with a new life. My sister is expecting her second child and we are very excited about our second bundle of joy. In my devotional studies today, I came across this article about boredom. I wanted to share it with you.

September 16, 2010
The Miracle of Change
Boredom

The feeling of boredom is often misunderstood and can actually mean we need to look under the layers for change.


Sometimes we feel that things aren't moving along fast enough for us and that the world is passing us by. It may be that time seems to stand still and that we are simply bystanders in our own lives. Other times it might appear that there is nothing new left for us to experience and that we are locked into a never-ending cycle of stasis. If we take the time to listen to these feelings we will notice that there is probably more going on beneath the surface, like our apprehension to venture out into the unknown. By taking a new look at how we live our lives, however, it will be easier to break through our sense of boredom and enter into a more positive state of being.

When life seems monotonous, it is usually an indication that there is something we need to change. Boredom can easily lead us down the path to despondency. Acknowledging our feelings and then setting the intention to alter just one small thing in our life can give us a much more affirmative outlook. This act of change allows us to step outside of ourselves and discover new and exciting things that are often already present in our everyday lives. Simple things such as eating a healthier diet, taking a new class, or joining a club are all ways in which we can go beyond our comfort zone and explore the wonders that exist all around us. Keep in mind that the moment we do something different from our usual routine, the more fresh energy, hope, and blessings we will manifest in our life. What this means is that we'll no longer see things as being tedious but will instead realize the preciousness of everything.

Being able to integrate these subtle changes on a daily basis allows us to recognize the miracles that are our lives. Even though we may think of change as doing something life-altering or drastic, gentle transitions from our habitual ways of doing things and an appreciation of all life offers us will truly bring about positive and lasting transformation.

It's time to make some small changes.... be blesssed.

Forgiveness is your credit.

Forgiveness is so easy to receive but so hard to give. I've found it easier to cut people out of my life when I was hurt by others. I now know that forgiveness is for me. This article by daily om reminded me of the importance of forgiveness and I wanted to share with you.


When someone has hurt us, consciously or unconsciously, one of the most difficult things we have to face in resolving the situation is the act of forgiveness. Sometimes it feels like it’s easier not to forgive and that the answer is to simply cut the person in question out of our lives. In some cases, ending the relationship may be the right thing to do, but even in that case, we will only be free if we have truly forgiven. If we harbor bitterness in our hearts against anyone, we only hurt ourselves because we are the ones harboring the bitterness. Choosing to forgive is choosing to alleviate ourselves of that burden, choosing to be free of the past, and choosing not to perceive ourselves as victims.

One of the reasons that forgiveness can be so challenging is that we feel we are condoning the actions of the person who caused our suffering, but this is a misunderstanding of what is required. In order to forgive, we simply need to get to a place where we are ready to stop identifying ourselves with the suffering that was caused us. Forgiveness is something we do for ourselves, and our forgiveness of others is an extension of our readiness to let go of our own pain. Getting to this point begins with fully accepting what has happened. Through this acceptance, we allow ourselves to feel and process our emotions.

It can be helpful to articulate our feelings in writing over a period of days or even weeks. As we allow ourselves to say what we need to say and ask for what we need to heal, we will find that this changes each day. It may be confusing, but it is a sign of progress. At times we may feel as if we are slogging uphill through dense mud and thick trees, getting nowhere. If we keep going, however, we will reach a summit and see clearly that we are finally free of the past. From here, we recognize that suffering comes from suffering, and compassion for those who have hurt us naturally arises, enhancing our new perspective.


Be blessed.

Spring is coming!

Good morning all,

I am so ready for spring to come. This winter has been a cold one and I have cabin fever. However, I have decluttered early and released the negative energy associated with clutter and winter. Yesterday my family and I planted some vegetables in our garden and we are looking forward to our 6th harvest. This weekend will hopefully the start of a warming trend. May God bless you this weekend, and enjoy the oscar weekend.