Are You Ready To Ride?

The other day I sat with my oldest son and watched "The Hobbit",

due to a homework assisgnment that of course was being completed at the LAST POSSIBLE MINUTE (teenagers..ugh)! 

Although I had really wanted to see this movie while it was at the movies, I was sort of in the mood for my old trusted favorite type of movie, yep you guessed it, a romantic comedy.  As luck would have it, I watched "The Hobbit" and pulled out my journal and wrote like a mad woman on "Rock Candy from Greenfield Village".

The movie was not only entertaining but it was a self discovery journey and I completely indulged.  As I enjoyed some bonding time with my son, other things started to become crystal clear to me and I think I will share them with you, ok? 

Enlightenment comes to us at the most unexpected moments if our eyes and ears are open.  When we find ourselves at the corner of what used to be and what is to come, then and only then will we truly be open and ready to receive what God has in store for each of us.  God is very wise and crafty.  He reveals Himself to those who hunger for Him and hunger for righteousness.  The funny thing is, since our spiritual appetite is just that spiritual.  We often don't realize we are hungry, but I am so glad that He does! 

There is a saying among "Church Folk" that simply says, "More of You Lord and less of me".  When our heart's desire is so, God in His love, mercy and faithfulness will show us His character and the His divine purpose/plan for our lives in snippets (yep...so sorry not all at once).  It will be shared in a multitude of different ways.  It will be shown thru pure worship, prayer (intimate conversations between God and us), songs (christian music, gospel, jazz and believe it or not...shhhhh sometimes even secular/R&B/Hip Hop).  It can be shown thru journaling, playing a video game and even movies (If He wants you to know something, He is creative in getting the message to you).  I have personally received some of my most memorable revelations from God, from some of the most unexpected places ie: "Wreck It Ralph", The Rise of the Guardians and the Croods".

God is unorthodox, always the same...yet unpredictable, kind, jealous, just and breathtakingly Awesome!  Daily He is inviting each of us to be in a loving, intimate relationship with Him.  He wants to show us things about Himself, ourselves and the world around us, WOW what love and what an adventure.  Never again will you thirst or be hungry because He is the Living Water and the Living Bread from Heaven.  Take a deep breath, eyes straight ahead and hold on tight (don't let go of His unchanging hand).  Are you ready for the ride????

"Energy Re-Directed, back on the Right Track"

My my my, it has been a mighty long time since we sat down for a little conversation (me sharing with you and you reading what I am sharing with you).  Ok now that I think about it that is a one sided conversation, yet I digress.

Sooo today I stumbled upon (this is also a pretty awesome website Stumbleupon.com) an article that really touched on a somewhat sensitive topic for me.  Well Blissful, what topic is that?  I know I know, perked your curiousity just a bit right?  I read about the emotional struggle so many women face in regards to their body image!!  In the United States, we are such a media driven society and that media (television, movies, music videos, magazines etc.) have created a very very dysfunctional view of what it means to be "Fly", Fine, Super Bad, Beautiful, Gorgeous, Sexy, Irresistable" and so on.  Most women that, by media's standards, fit into these categories are depicted as a size 0-6

 and in "Real Life" most women fluctuate between a 10-14.  Amazing that the pictures of the perfect (doesn't really exist) woman are stuck so stubbornly in our minds. We view these pictures mentally more times in a day than many of us would ever let on. They are usually non-realistic and PHOTO-SHOPPED to boot (ain't nobody got time for that stinkin' thinkin')! 

I read this mind altering article (for really real, it altered my stinkin' thinkin'), it reminded me of one simple truth that somehow I had forgotten and that is: "When talking about weight and self image, remember that you can only compare yourself today with yourself yesterday, and work to improve yourself. "  The article titled, "A Plus Size Model’s Message to Women: Believe in Your Own Beauty" (can be found at http://www.tlvfaces.com/a-plus-size-models-message-to-women-believe-in-your-own-beauty/).  After reading this one statement and looking at pictures of some healthy and visually stunning women,

my energy was re-directed and I can say I am officially back on the right track. 

I'm taking a deep breath and jumping back into a healthier way of living. I am again getting laser focused and determined to be a better me today than I was yesterday.

More Adventurous Than a Hollywood Story!

"Romantic Love is simply an extension of

Your Love Affair with Yourself"

    Blissful Harmony

Love is a continuous journey of extensive self discovery.  We are always living, loving and learning who we are, where we are and evolving into who we are becoming in the present moment (this evolution never ceases).  Love shows us that we can give far more of ourselves than we ever thought, expose much more of our true selves than is comfortable and can receive priceless lessons and experiences than you ever expected. 

“We shall not cease from exploration
And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time."

                                           T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets

“Bottom line is, even if you see 'em coming, you're not ready for the big moments. No one asks for their life to change, not really. But it does. So what are we, helpless? Puppets? No. The big moments are gonna come. You can't help that. It's what you do afterwards that counts. That's when you find out who you are.”

Joss Whedon

Love is not the music pounding picture painted for us in Hollywood Movies, nor is it a Fairytale.  Love is however, very rich in Vitamins A, C and D (Adventure, Compromise and Discovery).  Love is not all flowers, cuddle time, candlelite and massages.  Love is actually more like a personal trainer, designed specifically with you in mind, sent to bend you and stretch you far beyond the limitations that you were NOT EVEN AWARE EXISTED! 

Love Is by far so much deeper, more valuable and More Adventurous Than any Hollywood Story!!!

It's Time To Come Clean (My New Addiction)

This past week I spent a wonderful four days in Michigan hanging with some family and dear friends. I had an unexpected visit from a former co-worker and childhood friend, I went to the theatre , went out to dinner, was treated out to breakfast, and stayed in and watched one of my all-time favorite Jerry Lewis’ films

with my Sisters and Nieces. As wonderful as all these things were, there were al...so events taking place that some of you may view as dark and corrupting. Some may even think down right evil, activities that I participated in willingly. I was seduced, by all the talk from friends and family members. I was told to try it, just once. I couldn’t say no even though I wasn’t interested. I gave in to the pressure and before I knew it I was being given nightly doses of this substance. Each night I would be asked, “Do you want more”? and each night I would reluctantly reply “sure, why not?” until one night I started asking for it myself. I couldn’t wait to have it. I would stay up until the early hours getting my fill, because I knew that when I returned home it might be difficult to get. It happened, I was totally and completely addicted and I liked it. I now know it’s all over for me. I should have just said no, should have run screaming in the other direction, but now it’s too late. I’m hooked on that mind blowing drug and I like it.
You may be asking yourself, what is she talking about? What is this powerful thing that has gotten a hold of her? What is this thing that has her up at all hours of the night and the early morn wanting more?
Ahh my Facebook friends, trust me when I tell you that many of you too have been drawn in, chained up and taken hostage by this powerful drug. You too have been observed talking about when and where you will get your next fix, and you too have experienced the rush, and excitement from a powerful dose of it all the while anticipating that next hit.
Yes, I am talking about that one thing that has many of you folks glued to your flat screens, lap tops, I Pads and smart phones every Thursday at 10pm (est). I am talking about that TV show “Scandal” YES!!

I said it!! I’m hooked. There I’ve said it again. I hate to admit it, but it has to be known. And the one who got me addicted?, the one who was my pusher?, my dealer?, was the one I trusted most?, was my own TWIN SISTER!!! 

I know, I know, shocking isn’t it? Each night she treated me to “a Scandal thon” where we would watch episode after episode until I was fully “caught up”. She knew what she was doing all along. Oh she was a sly one that “Chilly Quilly”, but I can’t hate her can I. Now we have something new that we share in common. Something to chat on the phone about for hours and hours (like we need a reason) And now I must anticipate, or should I say dread, the day when the season will end with yet another cliff hanger leaving us all feigning for more. Thanks a lot Quill!!!
Some of you know what I’m talking about, go on admit it. It’s time to come clean.

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Self Love, Your First Love

Happy Valentine's Day to you, you and ME!!!!  Valentine's Day normally evokes many visions, commercials, feelings (some good and some not so much) and desires.  Rose petals, candlelight, dinner, music, candy, teddy bears, lingerie, mystery dates and a good sweaty work out!!! WHAT???? Sweaty and work out...are you saying to yourself...what is this lady drinking over there??? Ok, ok let me clarify.  This morning I was attempting to hype myself up to go work out and I had a light bulb moment, walk with me people.  If I indeed believe (which I whole heartedly do) that God loves me and I in turn am a reflection of His love, then I owe it to God and myself to love myself...right?  RIGHT!  Love being an action word means that I not only say I have love for myself but I show it in the way I treat ME (mind, body and spirit).  I strive to live in the present moment, I eat well but as healthy as possible, I release stress

to someone who is more equipped to handle it (than I am)..GOD and I work my temple out regularly.  Take time to care for your body (it actually has a built in set of instructions if we but listen a little closer).  Other than getting back to walking regularly to love on me, I have also stumbled upon a natural moisturizing body butter that my elbows and feet absolutely LOVE called "Butterfly Butter", created by Ms. Adrienne Roach.  This is a perfect little treat for you, especially to maintain in between pedicures to keep the feet sweet

(http://adrienneroach.vpweb.com/). 

Self love is truly Your First Love!  It is the love that allows us to flourish and fulfill our divine purpose (yes no matter who you are, where you are in your life...you have a DIVINE PURPOSE).  Be still, listen, drink water, work out, pamper yourself (Men, Women and Children).

#Stay Hyrdated

For I Know The Plans I Have For You

Experiences are like stackable stones moving you from one phase to another
Lessons come in all shapes, sizes and colors

We close our eyes, trying to run from the painful ones..knowing all the while they will indeed come again...
Lessons can not be skipped, cuz God don't play that!
His plan is set and it will be what it will be, so we are using good energy unnecessarily....

Time to re-adjust some thangs and get with His program you see
Cut some ties, loose some weights and allow your spirit to Fly Free!!!
A narrower road than you've traveled, He is clearing your path of things that were a distraction and leading you in a NEW DIRECTION...

Your Dream is upon you, he birthed it in your heart before the beginning of time
Thru it all, nothing in your life has been in vein, life's challenges have served a much higher purpose...to show you things you could see no other way
And for a time such as this, He has kept and molded you
Holding onto Him, you Will fulfill Your Destiny
For He well knows the plans that He has for You....