Proud Moment

For those that know me, know that I take school very seriously and grind for my education. So soon enough it’ll be 2 months since I started this blog. To me, this is shocking because I did not imagine having a blog. The same way I grind for school, I am doing the same thing with my blog and to me that is amazing to do what I love. I thought I loved school, but writing is everything to me. It is my life. I wake up and go to sleep with it on my mind. It does not bother me the sacrifices that I have to make because this is what makes me happy. I found my passion and I cry tears of joy because this is GOLD.

Having my blog has allowed me to be more compassionate and to face my fears. In the beginning, I had so many battles of asking others to support me and so many other things, but now it’s natural. There are still some things that I face every day, but I always overcome. I am really so happy for me. To be able to do what you’re afraid to do and to follow your calling is such a blessing. I thank God every day for blessing me with knowing what I want to do in this life.

Thank you everyone who has read, shared, and/or talked about my blog. I really appreciate it!!! Peace, love, and light to you all.

Speak Your Peace and Move Forward.

Learn how to let go and let God. In my blog, I think I have expressed many times about if you feel a certain way, speak up. Now of course we all have a different way of expressing ourselves, but when people are blind-sided and turns the day sour is just a mess. I personally do not like it when people wait for the next day to speak up. However, I understand it takes some people time. Understand to speak your peace and move forward. Don’t turn expressing yourself into someone who is nagging. It’s like even after the conversation is done, you are still mad. When you express yourself, you release emotions that you are feeling. It does not mean you are going to feel awesome automatically, but there is a mutual understanding. I understand why it may take some a while to let go. Some are either a product of their environment or they have built up emotions they are unaware about.  Loving life, I just feel there are so many things to be happy about.

I think when you are holding onto so much bitterness it is not the other person you’re mad at, but yourself. I also believe it is selfish when you damper the mood in a big environment. If you are going to soak in your mood and it’s sad or upset, I just advise you to stay in your own space.

Every second you spend mad, you could be happy. Everything is temporary, things and people change. Express yourself, but don’t dwell in misery. Ease up! Speak your peace and move forward.

Remember it’s always about you, but never about you.

Set Standards in Your Relationships!

Set standards in your relationships! Remember you have free will! The moment you allow someone to do something that you don’t agree with, you should take a step back and see the situation for what it is. The first time you let things slide the more you will allow someone to disrespect you. When someone is continuously disrespecting you, I can assure you that YOU DO NOT RESPECT YOURSELF. Understand you need to be complete with yourself before you go into any relationship. You should not be dependent on anyone, but you. You have ability to control yourself, not anyone else. If you’re in a bad relationship with your partner there is a lesson you need to learn about yourself. Set standards for yourself so that people will know not to test your limit. If you’re not happy, you need to reevaluate the relationship and most importantly yourself. Do not settle when you know for sure you deserve more. It’s nothing wrong with having standards.

I am worthy and so are you. You deserve happiness and real love. Set standards for yourself. Some of the choices you may make, may not make someone else happy, but if it makes you happy, who cares.

Not every person you are with will last in your life for a lifetime. Keep people in the season they are meant to be in and move forward.

There is someone out there for you, just be patient!

Treat Yourself, Don't Cheat Yourself

Invest in yourself! If it’s going to get you to the level you need to go, make sure you are spending money on that. Many times we like to be frugal because we are saving for something special or have obligations. During this time of savings, you have to make sure you are spending money on yourself at least. I have this 50/20/30 rule. 50% of my earnings goes to bills, 20% of my earnings I save, and I can spend 30%. Especially if you worked hard for it. You don’t want to be working, working, working and no spending. Honestly in order to receive more, you have to spend. I know you are saving, but it wouldn’t hurt to buy yourself a shirt or get yourself pampered. You deserve it, if you feel like you do not. Everything in life is temporary just make sure you don’t forget to treat yourself. Sometimes we will treat others before we treat ourselves. How you treat yourself, others will too. So if you take care yourself, someone will be willing to do the same.

Whether it may be for school, buying a car, or getting a house, don’t be cheap. First of all, everything that is cheap is not good for you. You have to spend extra to get good quality work or anything. Take yourself on vacation. Just don’t play or downplay yourself. Set a standard by doing things for you. Treating yourself is vital to a happier life.

Removing Toxic People from Your Life

Let them go. Cut ties and don’t look back. Love yourself enough to be able to get rid of anything or anyone that is not going in the same direction as you. Please do not get caught up. Some people only trying to stick around so that you can be going in the same direction as them which is going backwards. Every new level requires a new you. That new you may have to be aware of the people that are around you. Some can come with you and others may have to take a step back. Removing toxic people from your life can be so hard. Trust me, I know. You may miss them, but it’ll be good for you I promise. You don’t need people who want your life or want to tear your life down.

Learn the lessons you need to learn and move forward. Grow up and get rid of the bad weeds so your flower can grow beautifully. By toxic I mean people manipulators, bad energy, envious, and just a lot of negativity.

When it comes to friends, some are meant to last a lifetime or just a season. For family ,they are here forever. You can love others from a distance until they are ready to let their light shine.

#AltonSterling

As I went on twitter yesterday, I noticed a video. I first listen with no sound and then decided to turn on the sound. When I watched the video, my eyes begin to tear up and my heart starts to break. As I am watching, I let others know what is happening in the world. The continuous acts of what is happening to our black men and women. I could tweet and post pictures, but then I think to myself what more is there could I really do to make a difference in my community. Because still no one is being held accountable for their actions. They get a paid leave and we get another black man/woman dead. I am tired!!! So tired!!!

Honestly, all you can really do is pray for yourself when you exit your house and pray for those around you. And to thank God when you make it home safely. Continue to spread love. To say this will solve our problems, no, it will not happen overnight. I don't know what it takes, but I am praying really hard. There's a lot to be done, I keep telling myself there is no situation that God can not handle. I pray for our black men, for they go through so much and are a target. I ask God to be with every family that has experienced police brutality. I will continue to pray, love, and always allowing my light to shine. Peace, love, and light to you all.

Mind Stimulating

Something I crave every day, stimulating my mind. Rather, it may be a book, watching YouTube videos, playing stimulating mind games, doing some research, or just having a great conversation with someone. I love being challenged and being able to think in a different perspective. To stimulate your mind, you must be open and surrounded by stimulating minds as well.

If you don’t have anyone to stimulate your mind you may need to change friends and/or the scenery. You don’t want to hang with people who are going to feed your mind with trash.  The moment your mind is not stimulating you may be stagnant in certain areas of your life. Your mind is so precious and you want to be mindful of the things you are learning.

Feed your mind with great things, so that you can be inspired and produce great things in the world. Stimulate your mind with learning experiences and conversations that is going to take you above, beyond, and into a different perspective.

Daily Affirmations

Saying daily affirmations is like praying over your life. It is essential. Affirmations allow me to feel confident about myself and my life. It helps me practice my faith and make me believe in myself. I have a few affirmations that I say every day, but I also say different ones depending on the things I need internally.

I write and say my affirmations aloud each day. I do not skip a day. Me skipping a day is like me skipping a prayer. If I skip it my day would not be the same. When you speak positive words, positive things will happen for you.

Affirmations are equivalent to speaking power over your life. Not many people are fond of affirmations, but I am here to tell you to do more research and to see how affirmations will change in your life. Start by saying 5 affirmations and allow it to grow. We all need encouragement. Sometimes we have to be our own friend and tell ourselves that we have the ability to achieve the things we desire.

While saying my affirmations, anything is possible in my life, like if you say it too, anything is possible for your life as well.

Check out my daily affirmations on my blog!