Start praying on yourself...

Often times we pray for people, more than we pray for ourselves. Even then we don’t pray as much as we should. With so much going on in the world praying is very essential to life. Without prayer in your life, it will be chaotic. If you don’t feel like it is essential, then it’s really by the grace of God that you are where you at today.

Praying for ourselves and our wellbeing will help soon help others that surrounds us. We as people are supposed to lead by an example. When others see us praying and communicating with God they would want to do the same.

If you do not know how to pray just start by thanking God for all that you do have and to be the light within you. Pray on the present, of letting go the past, and the future. This is essential to ask him to bring peace within you and to help guide you through life. Whenever you feel low or you feel like you could use some extra help, pray to God. Things will turn around immediately.

Praying builds us up and make us strong individuals. It keeps us going and it allows us to believe in ourselves and our powerful God.

The ultimate question is do you believe? Believe in the power of God? His ability to do great things for you? Well if you have the smallest doubt, you should pray on your faith.

I pray all the time. Doesn’t matter where I am if I need to pray. I pray. Pray on your life and for you to receive blessings in abundance.

Hustle

In this life, whatever you want, you are going to have to hustle. Hustle hard for what you love. Put in the time and dedication to get the things that you want. The time you put in now, you won’t have to put in much later. Although, school is out for me, I wake up at 6 o’clock every morning and do what I was called to do. I envision myself showing greatness to the world.

Being lazy can be fun, but you have a bigger purpose than sitting on the couch and watching television. The easier route leads you nowhere, the difficult route leads you to endless opportunities. You have to put the work in for whatever you do. Nothing is ever handed to you. You have to work hard in order for you to be great. By great, I mean fulfilling God’s purpose, fulfilling your highest self.

If you feel like you do not know your purpose, ask God to lead you in the direction of it. That means you need to listen and be aware of the things that are happening. God always shows us signs we just have to pay attention. If you do know your purpose, great! Keep working towards your goal and stay positive.

As you are working hard, pray for clarity, perseverance, patience, and for those who don’t wish you well.

The grind never stops!! Keep working hard and hustle for your goals.

Being Open-minded

In order to grow internally, you must be open-minded. You cannot judge and close your mind to new things. Naturally, people judge things without even knowing. You never know what experience you can gain by being open-minded. It could possibly add things to what you like and you can be assured of the things you don’t like.

I know there are many people who are not open-minded about music. Before you are ready to play the song, they want to know who it is because if it is a person they don’t normally listen to, they will assume it is not going to be good. Another example, when it comes to food, if it is not a part of the food dishes they had, they will not want to try it because they don’t want to be disappointed.

The fear of something not being right and being uncomfortable keeps people from being open-minded. Stop visiting the same vacation spots, try somewhere new. There is beauty everywhere. Honestly, the same amount you spend to go to another state, you can use the same amount of money to go out the country. Explore life and see different parts of the world.

When it comes to people telling you about yourself, do not be defensive, but rather open to what they are saying. You never know what you can get out the conversation and ways to change your habits. A person can be able to bring light into your darkness. You never know, but you have to be open-minded.

I believe people are not open-minded based on learned habits from their homes or possibly friends. When people see others being closed-minded they think it is okay to do the same. It is not okay! This world offers a lot. To be open-minded is to not have any limitations on yourself. Because you haven’t tried something gives you every reason to be intrigued and want to learn more about it.

Take chances.

Let go.

You never know what treasure you may find.

Great things come from open minds.

Blessings

There are blessings all around us. We tend to forget that God has blessed us with so much like having a phone, being able to come to a home, having funds for our bills, and etc. It is until something of ours get taken away that we realize how unappreciated we were of our blessings.

Look around you right now and appreciate everything you have. Just as quick as you receive your blessing God can take it away. You can start by writing a list about the things you are thankful for. Every now and then at night I write the things I was grateful for that day.

Each morning when you wake up the first thing you should be doing is thanking God for everything you have and for giving you life. The last thing you should be doing before going to sleep is praying that you made it home safely and thankful for the things that God has blessed you with.

We take our breath, us being able to walk, being able to listen, to touch, and feel for granted. Appreciate what you have! It is so vital for your existence. If you do not appreciate your blessings you will become a victim of depression and nothing will ever be enough for you.

Everything that you have is for you. Do not look at other people blessings, that is theirs and you have your own. All that you have at this current moment is all that you need.

Positive Thoughts

It's so easy to think negative. So easy. I think we have created a habit of doing such that we don't even notice when we're being negative. 

When a negative thought comes understand what is affecting you to have such thought. Feel unworthy? Something from your past? You need to be aware of the negative thought because it produces more negative thoughts. Once you recognize why, change your thought into something positive. It's like turning "I can't" to "I can". 

Having more positive thoughts creates positive manifestation into your life. You'll be happier and you won't worry about what you can't control. When you have negative thoughts it brings negative emotions like fear, sadness, and you tend to over analyzed situations. When producing positive thoughts, you'll be present and will understand that everything is working for your good. When you see others thinking negative try to reassure them with positivity. Don't entertain it. 

Thinking positive can be a daily struggle for me. As I continue to affirm and pray over my life I begin to develop more positive thoughts. I don't worry as much because I know everything is happening for a reason. 

To me being positive is equivalent to having faith. The negative thought is the doubt and the positive thought is the faith. Do you believe in your process of life? Believe that many things are temporary?

Don't dwell on the negativity, it's not good for you or others around you. 

Check yourself! God got you!

Taking advice from others...

It's okay to ask for advice, but have space for your own thoughts. When people speak, they speak from their experience. Every experience has similarities, but each one is different in according to that person’s life. If you listen to everyone’s advice and not your own, you will lose yourself. When you are making decisions, make sure you have settled with yourself that making any decision is best for you.

Honor your voice. When asking for advice sometimes we already know the answer because we can feel it. I always say you know what to do, so just do that. In this life you make mistakes and there's no way of avoiding that. 

Understand that people can manipulate you, so you need to be careful. Take advice like you would with salt (just a grain of it) ...listening, but doing what you want to do. Make sure you only have a few people you ask. Asking too many people will cause a lot of confusion for yourself because everyone has a different opinion. Different experiences, different opinions, and simply different people. For me, when it comes to asking for advice about my life sometimes asking people is my last resort. I will talk it out to myself or write about it. Sometimes talking it out loud makes sense. Even when people say they really know me, I know what I want for my life, my description of my life will not be the same as theirs. You are the only person who knows what's best for you!

There are people who give bad advice. But there are a lot of people who give great advice. Listen to yourself and do what's best for you because you are living your life and not anyone else. Whatever advice is taken effects your life. We all been there, done that. This is just a friendly reminder about taking advice from others. 

Do what's best for YOU!

At times we tend to think about others not thinking about our own needs. It can be selfish, but in order to fully serve others and the world you must be together. And by together I mean physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually balanced.

Not many will understand and that’s okay. If you give too much to others you will have nothing left for yourself. You are worthy of the time you give yourself.

You may want to put yourself on the back burner each time someone asks you to do something, but you will end up hurting yourself. If each time someone ask you to do something when, will you ever have time for yourself. It’s okay to say no. If people don’t get it ask them how would they feel.

No one understands the decisions you make, but you. You are allowed to do whatever feels right for you. Make sure what decisions you make for yourself you are happy to live with those decisions. Learn how to put yourself first unless you have a child of course and do what’s best for you.

Self-reminder you don’t have to explain yourself to no one. Honor yourself and the decisions you make for yourself.

Why do we make things difficult?

If you are thinking about someone, why is it hard to let them know? I really do believe that people forget that this life we have is very short. We need to stop holding on to this hurt and practice communication. If you miss someone, why is it hard to express yourself? Vulnerability? Trust?

Why is it hard for people to accept blessings when they are presented? Is it really that hard to say thank you for what God has blessed us with? Or do we pick and choose who we want to receive our blessings from? I thought a blessing was a blessing no matter what shape or form. You have to be thankful that people were even considering you to receive a gift. Too many times I see people being prideful when someone is willing to give them something and they decline when they know they need it. I feel like when you block one blessing you block many more.

Miscommunication is the start of why we make things difficult. We do not know how to express ourselves to people and for some people they were never taught. A lot of time, miscommunication causes a lot of tension between people and it’s all by speaking up. Is taking the initiative really hard?

All the hurt you hold on to will stop you from growing if you choose to see it or not. I see too many people making life difficult than what it has to be! If you feel a way, express it. If someone is willing to give you something you need take it with love. Something as simple as telling someone I was thinking about you.

Life is too short! Move onward and forward.

Let go and let God. Have a great day!