It’s a beautiful day
Breeze gently blowing through my hair
The sun shines so bright
The birds singing in harmony
All gathered at my window
I feel light
I have gained new strengths
The night took my pain away.
I am standing at a crossroad
Happy to have made it here
Happy to know that the choice has been made for me.
This day of awareness
Has led me down the road of certainty
A path of clarity.
My children came from all corners of the Earth
They came with their children
And their children brought their own children
For a last good-bye
For an opportunity to share
For a chance to create our last memories
I am in awe of my family
My Lord has been faithful to His words.
Spirit lifted up
Hands raised up in praise
Heart overwhelmed by the intensity of the moment
Tears of joy rolling down my face
Vibrant energy filling the air
I watched as they celebrated my life.
Memories flashed through my mind
Everything froze around me
Time suddenly stopped
With my Creator’s consent
The Universe conspired in my favor
To heal my ache and set me free
To be reborn, at last
To be reborn into a new life.
Life is unpredictable enough. Why do we allow ourselves to complain relentlessly about the things we can’t have and the obstacles in our lives. Whining too much and planting seeds of self-pity wherever we go undermines our ability to succeed and is unhealthy (which does quite the opposite of what we want to achieve). In the long run, it blinds us from seeing all the beauty in the World, which is Life itself.
Sometimes, one just has to sit back and enjoy the simple things in life (like the Roses in our backyards). Why not start by recognizing that we are stronger than we believe ourselves to be? That a rumor doesn’t mean anything until we make it true? That as long as we are alive and willing, we are able to accomplish whatever we put our hearts and minds into?
I love everything educational, inspirational and motivational. I have displayed a few scriptures and quotes around my house to remind and guide me on my life choices.
“Everyday, think as you wake up,
Today I am fortunate to be alive,
I have a precious human life; I am not going to waste it.
I am going to use all my energies to develop myself,
To expand my heart out to others,
To achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings.
I am going to have kind thoughts towards others,
I am not going to get angry or think badly about others.
I am going to benefit others as much as I can.” – Dalai Lama XIV
We are worthy of our Creator’s love. We do not need someone to make us feel special – we are special (with or without someone whispering sweet nothings in our ear). We have value. We are good enough. We have worth and we must believe it. We should recognize our mistakes and be accountable for our choices. We must learn to let go when holding on is no longer an option. We must turn our self-pity, self-judgmental and self-doubt into self-love. We are stronger than what we know. We are much more than our words.
» I am a conscious being in a constant state of gratitude.
» I am part of the Universe.
» I am a Child of God.
» I am not alone.
» I AM Worthy.
“If we could spend time counting our blessings, one by one, rather than obsessing on our obstacles, we would realize how blessed we are, truly.” — Joan Ambu
“I expect to pass through life but once. If, therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again.” — William Penn
I am lucky to have many great men around me I call fathers, and these individuals are some of the sweetest men I know.
As a child, my biological father was one of my biggest fan before I could understand and appreciate the meaning of friendship. We’ve had our tough moments followed by a period of deep sadness and profound sorrow. While the Earth stopped moving around us and the Lord revealed His plans for us; we experienced the love of God that strengthens and renews. That was our moment of awakening.
For the first eighteen (18) years of my life, I learned tremendously from my biological father, who was not the easiest person to live with. Some people judged him by what they saw him to be and others by what they knew him to be. Yes, my biological father was a disciplinarian; however, those he taught knew they would be going to bigger, better things in their life. Those who knew him or got to know him well regarded him with respect.
“And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.” — Deuteronomy 6:6-9 (NKJV)
Good fathers are a blessing. They are necessary and invaluable to their daughters’ development. They teach us:
» To obey the Scripture
» To love ourselves just the way we are (self-worth)
» To respect our Mothers/Elders
» Family values
» Self-defense
» The difference between right and wrong
» Honesty, Integrity, Gratitude, Loyalty, Hard work
» Forgiveness, Accountability, Patience, Persistence
» The male side of things (to seek out healthy relationships)
» They encourage us to be the best we can be … etc.
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I suppose one could safely say that I am my father’s daughter, even though him and I are similar opposites. I have learned so much about the gift of giving, loving and forgiving just by watching him. We give of ourselves totally and of our time freely to those in need. We continue giving, even to the ungrateful.
To those who have lost their earthly fathers and those who are estranged to their fathers for one reason or another, the scripture points out that God is “a father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.” — Psalm 68:5-6 (NIV). The Heavenly Father loves and watches over you.
Happy Father’s day Dads! Thank you for always providing for us.
May our Almighty Lord bless and keep you safe always.
My Lord and Redeemer
I am a Child with no direction
As I call upon your name
To guide me through the right path
I ask that you show me
Your merciful ways.
My Lord and Savior
I am a Woman with many flaws
I kneel before you today
Praying and asking
That you give me the ability
To love unconditionally as you do.
You are my Master
You are my King
I am your servant
I am at your mercy.
Mold me Lord
Shape me
Feed me Lord
With your knowledge
That I may absorb and retain
That I may learn and gain.
I am a dried up tree
Revive me
I am a damaged picture
Convert my million pieces into your patchwork
Show me the light
Relight my fire
Scar me with your Word
So when my time comes to pass
I may burst into infinite little pieces
Infecting mankind with your Unfathomable Love.
On this day fourteen years ago, my sister left the world of mortals.
Jacky was truly one of a kind. She was amazing, smart, available, funny, strong, gentle, kindhearted, open-minded, sensitive, forgiving, and true. She had beautiful big brown eyes and a smile that literally lit up a room. She was a people person and always fought the good fight.
From the moment I became aware, I claimed her as mine: my sister, my friend, blood of my blood. I wanted to be just like her. She was my role model. We prayed, shared, talked and laughed a lot. We fought and argued about everything (I fought just as much with my brothers). At the end of each day, we always remembered that we only had each other. All we had was each other. ‘I had her back and she had mine.’
1997 was a bittersweet year. It was just the two of us against the world and our bond intensified. In a series of letters, I told her how much I loved her and how much she meant to me. She was all I got. We were deeply connected as I could feel her emotions and her mine. She was truly a free spirit in the purest sense of the word. On a beautiful afternoon a year earlier, while conversing in her room, she told me about her past two lives and I was amazed at how much detail she recalled. She encouraged me to practice kindness, especially toward those who hurt me and never to seek vengeance, regardless of circumstances.
“She is clothed in strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” — Proverbs 31:25 (NLT).
Though physically gone, she is closer than ever before. Her spirit has not left my side. Like a soldier, she’s on standby; patiently waiting for instructions. I have called upon her for strength and she has comforted me. In my times of anxiety she’s the second best thing after my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We’ve all heard of guardian angels and it is said that we each have one. I am grateful, blessed to have met and walked the Earth with mine. I claimed her with a pure heart and the Lord made her mine.
“To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the Lord has planted for his own glory.” – Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)
“Claim your loved ones in Jesus name so that their path will be true and safe.” — Joan Ambu
By JM Perez
