This Time of the Year.....holidays

This is a happy time of the year for many people. The holiday spirit has everyone hopping and shopping. I can keeping it low key this year as I have been doing for a while. Things are tight and I have a lot to do with little. I am taking it in strides and going forward with a grateful heart, loving spirit and joy.

I want to encourage everyone to be financially wise during this time. Give your time if you cannot give money. See who you can help in your community. If you are in a position to give, then give smart gifts that people will appreciate. If you know you cannot afford to give, then don't. You are not obligated to do so. People have to be able to understand. If they can't, then you need to give them some more love and maybe even a little space.

If you're a grinch and can't be bothered, then don't be. Just live your life as you see fit. However, if you can, do give your time to worthy cause this season. Some needy person will appreciate the gesture.

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Let's Use Our Good Energy for Improvement

Every time I open a news site, I just shake my head. There's a lot of foolishness going on and there seems to be no end to it. I may call it stupidness but there are others who will celebrate certain behaviors. Unfortunately, I am always a fire box because I hate to see nonsense happening.

I limited my involvement in several activities because I can't make it to every activity. I have to be effective in the one that is dearest to my heart. People don't always understand this but they just have to go with the flow.

I am seeing a trend that I do not like. There's an aura of procrastination, disorganization and laziness going around and I don't want it to rub off on me at all. I am sticking with the few people in my circle who make positive things happen. We can function off each other's good energy.

I also find that people are not stepping up their game and expressing themselves. If we all decide not to share our feelings about a particular problem, then how will it get solved? We don't have to be rude or disrespectful, but we have to let each other know that improvement is needed. It is also good to share ideas on how things can be improved. We can't just let the same old nonsense repeat itself.

Keep you head on and do what you know is right.

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Loyalty or Fear

Some people want loyalty from you. Others want you to fear them. You have to make that choice. What would you prefer to do - fear or be loyal? I guess I can be either depending on the situation or people involved. On the job, I am loyal - but to myself, my ethics and ideals first. I am loyal to my organization as well, once it stands in line with these values. When I see that it may be shifting in another direction that I am uncomfortable with, and this may not mean that there are illegal or unethical behaviors, I know it's my time to move forward.

 

At some point, we have to stand up and out against things that we are not pleased with. I see too much foolishness going on but I can't try to be the savior for every cause. However, where I can make an impact, I have to. These are the times when people want to ostracize you for speaking out but you have to know how the finesse your actions. Don't be a rabble-rouser. Be a problem solver.

 

Be loyal but know who and what you are loyal to. We all will have fear but we cannot let it hold us back from growing and taking steps to improve ourselves. I speak from experience. I look at where I stand today and people may say that I am not loyal to any cause or organization. I just know when it's time to move forward. I don't leave relationships - business or extra-curricular - in an unpleasant state. I just have to take myself to another level. You want me to be loyal to you, but really you just need me to fulfill my duties.

 

You may find that I am harsh these days but we all have to make a decision during our lifetime to stop being afraid and be loyal to our God, ourselves and our families.

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Poem: Who am I?

I am:
kinky haired
bull headed
critical thinker
bush tea drinker
small in stature
big on structure
big on laughter
moving faster
unique
hard with critique
a problem solver
born evolver
a poet
a writer

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POEM: Not Surprised

I'm not surprised
when people tell me lies
try to deceive me
or rob me like I'm blind

I know it's not kind
for me to feel this way
but no matter how you say it
people always have their evil streak

I'm trying to still be compassionate
and to keep my head above water
but this daughter
is not too pleased with the behavior

cause wrong is still wrong
and we should not condone it
it may seem like a bitter pill
but we must stand for what's upright

I can't let the bad hold me back
or stop me from living
or ever stop me from giving
cause this is what drives humanity

we got to love our brother
and respect the event the simplest man
because for that we can do
we need each other to survive

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Prayer for November 9, 2012

O Most Holy God,

We thank you for your mercies, for your gifts and for you love. As we face another day today, we know that there are many who are hurting, who are crying and who are in pain. Father, bless them and comfort them. Only your love can sustain us and keep us going. While we try to do things on our own, it is you who are God and you are the Holy One who guides us through the good and the bad. As the Devil tempts us and tries to derail us, Lord help us and keep us on the good path. Lord, bless all the leaders of the world that they may make the best decisions for the people they lead. Give us wisdom and understanding Lord that even if we don't agree with a leader or a brother, that we may become problem solvers. Thank you for your continued blessings.

AMEN

POEM: My Road

I've been on the road

dragging along
playing
one sad song
after the other
I no longer know
my brother
and I don't ask
for directions
and I can't take
correction
Although
my reflection
is far off
it's not too far
from reality
cause even when
reality bites
just the idea of
new sites
intensify my
thoughts
and evaporate
the froth
cause I'm like
a cool cup
of coconut water
I awaken
I uplift
and I jolt you
but never be
intimidated
cause my style is not dated
it's just
the way
I do my thing

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